This winter in Hokkaido saw a lot of snow again. An essential part of daily life during this season is "snow shoveling." At "Chuka Shokudo Ryuho," a famous Ankake Yakisoba restaurant beloved by Otaru citizens, the owner was seen diligently shoveling snow in front of the shop. The scene gathered attention on social media, but... is he really okay dressed like that?

The posted video shows the owner diligently shoveling snow in a T-shirt despite it being the middle of winter. It looks like he's getting ready to open the shop, but it seems incredibly cold... The shop's own account even commented, "You should at least wear a jacket..." but many users sent messages of support, saying, "You're great at shoveling!" and "Thanks for your hard work clearing the snow!"

Among the comments were some like, "A T-shirt is fine," and "For an area this size, short sleeves are doable." That's right, seeing someone shovel snow in a T-shirt is not that unusual in Hokkaido. You might occasionally see restaurant staff, in particular, working in T-shirts while cleaning in front of their shops. The cold tolerance of Hokkaido residents is truly surprising.

The rock-and-roll owner runs "Chuka Shokudo Ryuho," a famous spot for Ankake Yakisoba!

Gomoku Ankake Yakisoba (Five-Ingredient Starchy Sauce Fried Noodles), 1 serving for 1,350 yen (2 noodle portions, tax included)

The poster, "Chuka Shokudo Ryuho," is a specialty restaurant for Ankake Yakisoba located in Otaru. Ankake Yakisoba, as Otaru's soul food, gradually spread throughout the city from around the 1950s and is now served by many local establishments. Among them, "Chuka Shokudo Ryuho" is a leading restaurant representing Otaru's Ankake Yakisoba, having been featured in numerous TV shows and magazines.

GBH Yakisoba with Sesame Miso Offal Flavor, 1 serving for 1,300 yen (2 noodle portions, tax included)

Haraguro (Black Squid Ink) Ankake Yakisoba, 1 serving for 1,250 yen (2 noodle portions, tax included)

All of Ryuho's menu items are generous in portion and incredibly delicious! When you visit Otaru, be sure to stop by.