EDITORIALS
Traveling Beauty Consultant Saori Kumagai Recommends 3 Must-Sees in Sapporo / Anojin no Tokuyo Book
Sapporo is the largest city in Hokkaido, as it is known. There are so many places to go, gourmet foods, and souvenirs to buy that it is hard to decide what to do and where to go. In this issue, Ms. Saori Kumagai, a "traveling beautician" who lives between Tokyo and Sapporo and travels around Japan and abroad, tells us about the charms of Sapporo.
What is it about Sapporo that attracts you so much?
Healing at the most dangerous zoo in Japan!
A "must-see" place: North Safari Sapporo
The most dangerous zoo in Japan" where you are responsible for what happens. You will understand when you go there! The zoo is full of activities and close proximity to the animals, which are fun for both adults and children. You can hold a baby lion, go dog sledding, or go Dangerous Animal Gramping, and enjoy animals and nature all at once.
North Safari Sapporo
Location: 469-1 Toyotaki, Minami-ku, Sapporo
Business hours: Weekdays 10:00-17:00 / Weekends and holidays 9:00-17:00
Click here for details and map information of North Safari Sapporo.
Sapporo's classic flavors in an extraordinary space
A must-try food: Asian Bar RAMAI Sapporo Chuo Branch
Soup curry has taken root as the soul food of Sapporo citizens. There are now many restaurants in Sapporo, but RAMAI is the base of my soup curry. You can enjoy a hearty bowl of soup curry in a spacious and relaxing atmosphere, as if you were in Indonesia. The staff is friendly, and I feel that this restaurant is loved by the locals.
Asian Bar RAMAI Sapporo Chuo Branch
Location: 1F Conformall Sapporo, 10-1005-4 Minami 4-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo
Business hours: 11:30-23:00 (no midday break, open year-round)
Click here for details and map information of Asian Bar RAMAI Sapporo Chuo Branch.
Choko-gobo (burdock root) and cheese-jaga (potato) flavors are also available.
A special "souvenir": 35stock Amechi Purin
Ametochi Plin" is a unique and delicious way to showcase Hokkaido's food ingredients. The texture of the plin is also enjoyable, and it is as if Hokkaido itself is spreading in your mouth. The café where the purin are handmade is also very nice, so please visit there. The coffee sold with them is also a perfect souvenir of Hokkaido and can be purchased by mail order.
35stock
Location: 1-2, Kita 35 Nishi 8-chome, Kita-ku, Sapporo
■Business hours
Lunch time: 11:00-15:00 (last order 15:00)
Café hours: 15:00-17:00
Dinner time: 17:00-22:00 (last order 21:00)
For details and map information of 35stock, click here.
Saori Kumagai
As a traveling beautician, she has traveled around Japan and abroad, conquering 40 countries and 47 prefectures in the world. Born in Sapporo, she once moved to Tokyo, but after visiting various cities, she reconfirmed Sapporo's attractiveness and started to live in two locations, Tokyo and Sapporo, about 10 years ago. In addition to her work in beauty, she organizes Hokkaido PR festivals and events to make people aware of Hokkaido's charms.
Domingo presents Ano hito no tsukeoki chou
Ano hito no tsukeoki chou" (A person's book for you) is also available in HAC MAGAZINE, a bimonthly in-flight magazine published by Hokkaido Air System (HAC), the "wing of Hokkaido's residents". The magazine introduces local foods, places, souvenirs, and other "must-see" items recommended by Hokkaido's wonderful people.
