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Traveling Beauty Expert Saori Kumagai's Top 2 Sapporo Picks / A Local's Special Recommendations
Sapporo is, without a doubt, Hokkaido's largest city. It's packed with so many attractions, gourmet spots, and souvenir options that it can be hard to choose. This time, we've asked Saori Kumagai, a "Traveling Beauty Expert" who splits her time between Tokyo and Sapporo while flying all over Japan and the world, to share some of Sapporo's hidden charms with us.
So, what are Ms. Kumagai's special Sapporo recommendations?
A Sapporo staple in an extraordinary setting
Special Food Pick: Asian Bar RAMAI Sapporo Chuo Branch
Soup curry has become a soul food for the people of Sapporo. While there are many shops today, RAMAI's flavor is what I consider the gold standard for soup curry. You can enjoy a hearty bowl of soup curry in a spacious interior that makes you feel like you've been transported to Indonesia. The staff is also very kind, and you can tell it's a place loved by the locals.
Asian Bar RAMAI Sapporo Chuo Branch
■Location: Comformall Sapporo 1F, 1005-4 Minami 4-jo Nishi 10-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo
■Hours: 11:30-23:00 (No break in between, open year-round)
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Featuring flavors like Chocolate Burdock and Cheese Potato
Special Souvenir Pick: 35stock's Ametsuchi Pudding
"Ametsuchi Pudding" was created with the desire to better convey the appeal of Hokkaido's ingredients, with each flavor specially crafted to bring out the best in them. The texture is also delightful, and it's as if the essence of Hokkaido itself spreads through your mouth. The cafe where they make the pudding by hand is also lovely, so I highly recommend visiting. The coffee sold alongside it also makes a perfect Hokkaido souvenir, and it's available for online order too.
35stock
■Location: 1-2 Kita 35-jo Nishi 8-chome, Kita-ku, Sapporo
■Hours
Lunch Time: 11:00–15:00 (Last order 15:00)
Cafe Time: 15:00–17:00
Dinner Time: 17:00–22:00 (Last order 21:00)
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Saori Kumagai
As a "Traveling Beauty Expert," she flies around Japan and the world, having conquered all 47 prefectures of Japan and visited 40 countries. Originally from Sapporo, she moved to Tokyo but rediscovered the charm of her hometown after visiting various cities. For the past 10 years, she has been living a dual-base life in Tokyo and Sapporo. Alongside her work in the beauty industry, she organizes festivals and events to promote Hokkaido, hoping to make more people aware of its attractions.
Domingo presents: A Local's Special Recommendations
"A Local's Special Recommendations" can also be found in "HAC MAGAZINE," the bimonthly in-flight magazine of Hokkaido Air System (HAC), known as the "Wings of the People of Hokkaido." This series introduces the special recommendations of wonderful people from Hokkaido, including their favorite local food, places, and souvenirs.
