Believe it or not, at the Nippon Ham Hokkaido Factory Asahikawa Plant, you can go "Schan-gari" (Schan Essen picking) instead of fruit picking!
After the factory tour, freshly made Schan Essen sausages appear, hanging and ready to be picked! With their fresh, crisp snap and aroma, combined with the fun of harvesting them yourself, they're guaranteed to taste amazing!

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It's the "Schan-gari" experience you can have after a tour of the Nippon Ham Hokkaido Factory Asahikawa Plant! Rows of freshly made Schan Essen sausages are hung up, and you can pick and eat them just like you're picking fruit. And the best part? It's all-you-can-eat! The experience has gone viral on social media, with comments like "This is too good" and "I want to eat them fresh!" and has received over 19,000 likes.

Educational Exhibits at the Nippon Ham Hokkaido Factory Asahikawa Plant!

Nippon Ham Hokkaido Factory Asahikawa Plant

The Asahikawa Plant, where you can enjoy "Schan-gari," is located in an industrial park in Asahikawa. From the second-floor observation walkway, you can look down on the actual production floor where ham and sausages are made. There's also an extensive exhibition corner where you can learn about the ingredients, spices, and materials used. Eating Schan Essen sausages after learning the secrets to their deliciousness is an exceptional treat.

Currently, the factory tour is so popular that it's fully booked for three months in advance due to the overwhelming response. If you're interested, be sure to check frequently for open reservation slots.

Feeling Lucky? Spot the Schan Essen-Themed Bus!

In Asahikawa, home to the Nippon Ham Hokkaido Factory Asahikawa Plant where you can do "Schan-gari," there's actually a Schan Essen-themed bus running!
It runs somewhere in the city every day, so you might be lucky if you spot it... Be sure to look for it.

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This eye-catching Schan Essen-themed bus is in service daily in Asahikawa! When you're sightseeing in the city, be sure to keep an eye out for the bus.