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Seals Floating in a Coffee Cup? This Super-Cute, Instagrammable Treat Awaits at a Scenic Drift Ice Cafe in Hokkaido!
Look at these plump, white seals floating in a coffee cup. Could a drink be any cuter? A menu item from a certain cafe, posted on social media, was so perfectly Instagrammable and unique that we just had to share it with you.
Photo courtesy of companio@Panorama Cafe on the Sea
"companio," a Scenic Cafe with 360-Degree Views of the Sea of Okhotsk Where Drift Ice Reaches the Shore
This heartwarming hot drink lets you come face-to-face with palm-sized seals. It's served at "companio, the Cafe on the Sea," located in Mombetsu, a city in eastern Hokkaido known as the "town of drift ice" facing the Sea of Okhotsk. Mombetsu is also famous as a place where seals come ashore. It's home to Japan's only seal conservation facility, the Okhotsk Tokkari Center, and Azarashi Sea Paradise, which houses three spotted seals.
The Garinko-go icebreaker ship, which plows through drift ice with its large drills
Companio is a scenic cafe on the third floor of the Okhotsk Tower, offering a 360-degree view of the Sea of Okhotsk in Mombetsu. In winter, you can enjoy their signature coffee and waffles while taking in the spectacular drift ice scenery.
A variety of menu items to enjoy with the stunning view
Opened in 2021 after renovating what was originally a coffee lounge
We spoke with the staff at companio, who posted these photos, to learn more about their menu and the cafe.
Adorable Seals! The New "Seal Marshmallow" Menu
What kind of menu item is in the photo you posted?
How has the response been since its launch?
Seal Marshmallow: 330 yen (tax included)
Purchase your favorite pose to create your own unique drink
Could you also tell us about your other recommended menu items?
Caramel Cheese & Ice Cream Waffle: 700 yen (tax included)
A seal floating in a sea of coffee, and another lounging on a waffle
Buy Some as Souvenirs and Recreate the Sea of Okhotsk at Home!
Watch the drift ice and the Garinko-go ship from the warmth of the cafe
Many people visit Mombetsu from February to March each year to see the drift ice. Even when it's freezing outside, you can warm your body and soul at companio while enjoying the sight of gently bobbing seals. If you find yourself in Mombetsu, why not stop by?
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