The seaside town of Hakodate has long flourished as a port. One savvy cat waits by a fisherman, hoping he'll share his catch! We meet more local cats at a fish market and a historic graveyard.
The value of squid imported to Hakodate Port in all of 2019 was about 7.2 billion yen, the highest in 40 years and more than four times that of 2018. The poor catch is not only limited to Hakodate ...
Hokkaido Prefecture is full of fascinating seafood. Join Chef Hayashi as he explores Hakodate's unique food culture, including ikameshi, a beloved food made with squid. 1. Soak 2 parts short-grain ...