Running a "Neo Community Center" where people and things from Kushiro come together | Kotoe Kimura recommends three "special things" in Kushiro, Hokkaido|Domingo

Running a "Neo Community Center" where people and things from Kushiro come together | Kotoe Kimura recommends three "special things" in Kushiro, Hokkaido

Kotoe Kimura commutes between Kushiro and Tokyo and is involved in supporting digital transformation for companies and startups. She runs the "neo-community center" "Minatomachi Base 956BANYA" where people from all over Kushiro gather, and it brings together people and things from all over Kushiro every day. Here are some of the "special gourmet spots" that Kimura shared with us that you should definitely stop by in Kushiro City.

Kotoe Kimura

Kotoe Kimura

Representative of Hokkaido Design Code LLC. Mother of three children. Currently active in two locations: her hometown of Kushiro and Tokyo. While supporting companies in promoting digital transformation and startups, she also opened a new community center, "Minatomachi Base 946BANYA," on the second floor of Fisherman's Wharf MOO, to create excitement. Voicy is promoting "Kushiro"! Kotoe's Kotoraji delivers a variety of information, with a focus on spreading the appeal of eastern Hokkaido.

Robata to Wine K: A dining experience with a spectacular view where you can enjoy wine and the sunset over the Pacific Ocean

Robata and Wine K

Robata to Wine K, located on a hill overlooking the Pacific Ocean from Kushiro, is a famous restaurant that has it all: location, food, and drinks. While watching the sun set over the sea, you can enjoy creative cuisine made with plenty of ingredients from eastern Hokkaido. The wine and sake pairings selected by the owner and sommelier, Ima-san, are also excellent.

SPOT Robata and Wine K

■Address: 2-9-16 Yonemachi, Kushiro City, Hokkaido ■Opening hours: Please enquire (may vary depending on sunset time) For more information and a map of "Robata to Wine K", please click here.

Neuk cafe: Popular for its lunch plates made with carefully selected ingredients

Neuk cafe

This cafe is run by Jimico, a popular bakery in Kushiro. The lunch plate includes four kinds of freshly baked bread that you can eat all you want! There is also a stylish interior shop attached to the cafe, and they pay special attention to the tableware and interior design. The weekend morning menu is also popular, and since it is close to the bus stop for Kushiro Airport, why not stop by for breakfast while you wait for the bus?

SPOT Neuk cafe

■ Location: BASE9, 4-4-1 Nishikicho, Kushiro City, Hokkaido ■Business hours: ・Breakfast Time: 7:30-10:00 (last order 9:30) *Irregularly held ・Lunch Time: 11:00-15:00 (LO 14:30) ・Tea Time: 15:00-17:00 (LO 16:30) ■Closed on: Wednesdays, etc. Click here for details and map information of "Neuk cafe"

A snack bar that's also a sushi restaurant?! "BUKUBUKU Awaya"

BUKUBUKU Bubble House

A snack bar, but also a sushi restaurant. Or maybe a sushi bar, but also a snack bar? "BUKUBUKU Awaya" is popular for its high-quality sushi that will impress even the most discerning gourmets. The exquisite sushi is made by the master, a former sushi chef, and the snack bar's unique light atmosphere makes the sushi even more delicious! Enjoy the "snack bar gastronomy" that is unique to Kushiro, with the best sushi, karaoke, and all-you-can-drink.

SPOT BUKUBUKU Bubble House

■Address: Oriental Plaza Building 6F, 5-13 Suehirocho, Kushiro City, Hokkaido ■ Business hours: 19:30~ ■Closed on Sundays and public holidays *Smoking permitted For details and maps of "BUKUBUKU Awa-ya" please click here

Domingo presents "That Person's Special Book"

HAC in-flight magazine

"That Person's Favorite Things" can also be found in "HAC MAGAZINE", an in-flight magazine published every other month by Hokkaido Air System (HAC), the "wings of Hokkaido." It introduces the "favorite things" of wonderful people in Hokkaido, such as local food, places, and souvenirs.

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