There are various signs in airports, but a certain sign seen at Memanbetsu Airport in Hokkaido became a hot topic on social media, recording approximately 30,000 impressions. What kind of sign was it?

Memanbetsu Airport Specialty

Quoted from @kumakuma20000's post

The interesting notice is at Memanbetsu Airport, the gateway to the Okhotsk region of Eastern Hokkaido. There is a notice about carry-on items that reads, "Handcuffs cannot be brought on board." The ominous word "handcuffs" has elicited surprised responses such as "Why are there such things?" and "Why handcuffs?" However, many people seemed to get it, saying, "I wondered why, but maybe it's because it's the closest airport to Abashiri..." and "It's a souvenir from Abashiri (lol)."

The reason is the "toy handcuffs" that can be purchased at the popular tourist spot "Abashiri Prison"

Recently, the Abashiri Prison Museum has also become a pilgrimage site for "Golden Kamuy."

The reason for this was the tourist attraction "Abashiri Prison Museum," located about 20 minutes by car from Memanbetsu Airport. The museum sells "toy handcuffs" as souvenirs, and if you try to bring them with you on your way back, you will be caught in the airport security check...

Abashiri Prison is an open-air museum where the building that was actually used as Abashiri Prison during the Meiji era is preserved and open to the public. It was used as a filming location for the movie "Abashiri Bangaichi" in the past, and recently many tourists have been visiting due to the influence of "Golden Kamuy". If toy handcuffs were sold as souvenirs, it would be a problem...

What is the "Prison Food Experience" that you can experience at Abashiri Prison?

The "Prison Cafeteria" can be used without entering "Abashiri Prison."

Abashiri Prison is famous for its historic buildings and exhibits, but another popular attraction is the "Prison Meal Experience." The menu is a reproduction of the meals actually served at Abashiri Prison, and has been praised for being "surprisingly delicious."

"Prison Meal B" comes with saury (950 yen, tax included)

The menu has two main dishes to choose from: one with pacific saury and one with atka mackerel. The meal is simple: barley rice (3 parts barley, 7 parts rice), grilled fish, and miso soup on a small and medium plate. In fact, they serve bancha tea instead of miso soup. If you're curious about the taste, please come and try it out.

"Prison Meal A" comes with Atka mackerel (950 yen, tax included)

Be careful with handcuff souvenirs! Have a safe trip from Memanbetsu Airport

Be careful when purchasing souvenirs at Abashiri Prison!

Memanbetsu Airport is known for its high customer satisfaction, and is especially crowded with tourists during the drift ice season. If you purchase "handcuffs" as a souvenir from Abashiri Prison, be sure to put them in your checked baggage, as they may be caught during inspection if brought on board as carry-on luggage. Enjoy a safe and comfortable trip while enjoying unique experiences and souvenirs that are only available in Hokkaido!