I stayed at a hotel with the Sapporo discount. I received a 2000 yen coupon per person, but there are few shops in this new Sapporo that are easy to use. Maybe here or Komatsu Suisan. I bought some good stuff here, such as mint candy, sweetened beans, Trappist cookies, melon jelly, sweetened herring, and shredded kelp. I could put them in a package to send to someone, or I could eat them myself. I gave the mint candy to my mother. It seemed like a lot of people were using coupons here.

The souvenirs here were also affected by the decrease in tourists. Trappist butter candy nearing its expiration date was on sale for a whopping 80% off. I felt like buying all of them, but I couldn't send a lot of near-expired candies to my mother who loves them. So, I restrained myself and only got one. I thought about the quiet scenery of Hakodate, where there were no people around.

Strolling around Shin Sapporo... I enter a souvenir shop like a tourist. At Kurosato Uchi Michi no Eki "Twavel", they have various types of cheese on display... The ham and cheese here are exquisite. In addition, Hori's "Yubari Melon Pure Jelly" in a pack of three has become quite popular as a souvenir for Hokkaido trips. Surprisingly, my wife has never tried it before... So, it's a souvenir for her. The Gouda cheese from Twavel is delicious. In Hokkaido, various cheeses are produced, and this one is quite a favorite of mine. The Yubari Melon Pure Jelly... The melon flavor still stands out, it's a taste that everyone enjoys. Visiting souvenir shops once in a while is not a bad idea. Thank you for the meal.

【Takeout】Located in the Shin-Sapporo Dungeon, a popular souvenir shop in Hokkaido with a wide variety of items. With the recent renovation of the entire dungeon, the shop has also moved to a new location, increasing its sales floor area to nearly four times its original size. The shop is now a tenant in the commercial facility San Plaza, directly connected to JR Shin-Sapporo Station and the Tozai Line Shin-Sapporo Station. The shop is located on the underground first floor of San Plaza Center Mall, previously occupied by the Chinese goods store Daichu. 【Review】I bought this sake for New Year's Eve and it was so delicious that I purchased it again. It is a Junmai Ginjo sake from Chitose Tsuru, made with 100% Japanese sake rice "Ginpu" for the new year. The sake is made only with domestic ingredients and contains no additional alcohol. I usually don't like the strange sweetness of Japanese sake, as it can make me feel sick at times, but the sweetness of this New Year's sake is refreshing and I love it. The flavor is truly refreshing, like a crisp apple, with a clean and not overpowering umami taste. The alcohol's bitterness in the aftertaste is also pleasant. I remember trying Chitose Tsuru's Daiginjo (not for sale) a while ago, and it was amazing, but this one is also quite good. My interest in Japanese sake has been growing gradually since trying the doburoku from Nagayama Town two years ago, and now it has become a big trend for me after nearly 30 years. I plan to review various types of sake, both from major and small breweries, moving forward. (^ω^)

It's a place in Atsubetsu-ku, located on the underground first floor of Sunpiazza near JR Shin-Sapporo Station in Atsubetsu Chuo. For more detailed directions, please check the floor guide on Sunpiazza's website. When looking for souvenirs to bring when going outside the area, it can be a bit of a challenge. Local specialties are usually a good choice, taking into account factors like shelf life, size, and weight. This time, I visited a shop to browse for souvenirs. I parked my car in the shared parking lot, took the elevator down, and headed to the shop. Inside the shop, I found something that caught my eye - freeze-dried "wasabi from the mountains." It's small, lightweight, and has a good shelf life. So, I decided to purchase this freeze-dried wasabi. Back at home, I tried it out following the instructions. When I actually tasted it, it was clearly different from freshly grated wasabi, but it still had a decent flavor that surprised me. It's very small, lightweight, and has a good shelf life, making it a relatively good option for a local souvenir. However, I felt that the price was a bit high for the quantity.

▼Location▼ Located on B1F of the Sunpiazza Center Mall, directly connected to Shin-Sapporo Station. ▼About the Shop▼ This shop specializes in Hokkaido's local products, such as specialty snacks and seasonings. It used to operate in the Center Mall but relocated to a slightly larger and cleaner space in December 2016. ▼Menu▼ They sell a variety of Hokkaido's famous snacks, delicacies, and seasonings. ▼Food Tried▼ ▽White Black Thunder Mini Size - 360 yen▽ White Black Thunder is a limited edition product only available in Hokkaido, and this pack contains 11 mini-sized white chocolate-coated cookies. It's simple but quite tasty. ▽Ii Anbai Soy Sauce - 240 yen▽ This is a bag of original dry noodles made by Fujiwara Seimen using rice flour and wheat. The soy sauce soup has a blend of animal and seafood flavors, with a slightly oily texture. The noodles have a unique texture due to the rice flour, which is interesting but some may prefer wheat-only noodles. ▼Impressions▼ This shop is an antenna shop for Hokkaido products in the Sunpiazza Center Mall basement. I was intrigued by the Hokkaido-exclusive White Black Thunder I had seen at the airport before, so I bought it along with the bag noodles. The white chocolate-coated Black Thunder was as expected, simple and delicious. As for the bag noodles, the texture was interesting but not necessarily my favorite. There were many other intriguing products in the shop, so I would like to try more unique delicacies in the future.

[Take-out] Located in the Shin-Sapporo dungeon, this shop offers a variety of Hokkaido souvenirs. With the recent renovation across the dungeon, the shop has moved and expanded to nearly four times its original size. It is now located in the commercial facility San Plaza, directly connected to JR Shin-Sapporo Station and the Tozai Line Shin-Sapporo Station. The shop is situated on the basement floor of San Plaza Center Mall, where a Chinese miscellaneous goods store used to be. Before the renovation reopening on December 6, 2016, there was a quiet bakery next to the popular down-to-earth bakery Don Guri. The shop now offers a wide selection of dairy products, including drinking yogurt from Takahashi Farm. Additionally, they now sell Chitose Ham products that were previously available at Mountain Meat during the Katapuri era. In the special booth, you can sometimes find discounted products, including organic milk from Tomita Farm in Okoppe Town. The milk is rich and creamy due to not being homogenized. Another popular item is the black sesame mochi, which comes in a nostalgic film-like wrapper. The mochi has a satisfying chewiness and is not overly sweet. If you are intrigued by this description, give it a try!

There were various Hokkaido sweets and dairy products lined up. I thought maybe Dosanko Plaza had opened here too, but the items they had seemed a bit different. They even had the Chitose Ham wieners that I sometimes buy in Muroran, it's fun to find more local items. I bought some Kuromatsuuchi cheese that I found. I could have asked for ice packs, but I just took it as it was. Well, there's an Aeon nearby where I can shop and get some ice.

Welcome! This souvenir shop is located in a corner of a floor where you can find Hokkaido's famous confectioneries, in Sunpiazza B1 at Shin-Sapporo Station in Atsubetsu Ward, Hokkaido. It seems to cater to people who don't have time to shop at Sapporo Station or the airport, as well as older customers. I decided to look for something interesting and ended up buying some items. Hokkaido-san Kombu Mochi has a salty kombu flavor. It's different from regular fried snacks and has a strong salty taste that goes well with alcohol, which was surprising. Dutch Senbei is a snack originating from Nemuro. While my mother insists that senbei should be crispy, this one is moist and slightly sweet. The texture is soft and chewy, which may divide opinions, but it definitely provides a stimulating experience. Tofu-kun Jerky has a visually surprising appearance, as the tofu seems to have shrunk. However, upon opening the package, the strong smoky aroma is noticeable, and the taste is a blend of smokiness and soy sauce, without the typical tofu flavor. It might not be recognized as tofu by tofu enthusiasts, but it offers a unique smoky taste that I enjoyed. Tsubu Yori Sakuranbo is displayed under the counter at the register, suggesting a casual purchase. It is like the cherry version of the "apple candy" often bought as souvenirs during school trips to Aomori. It's a normal candy with a cherry color, nothing extraordinary. Overall, this shop offers a variety of confectioneries and snacks that pair well with alcohol, making it a good place to buy souvenirs. Thank you for the meal.

Located on the basement floor of Sunpiazza in Shin-Sapporo, this shop sells popular Hokkaido sweets, dairy products, and seafood. It offers a variety of food products from different Hokkaido manufacturers, making it a perfect place to buy Hokkaido souvenirs. I often use this shop when buying souvenirs for friends or family. They sell famous Hokkaido souvenirs such as Shiroi Koibito from Ishiya Seika, sweets made from Hokkaido corn, and cheesecakes made with Hokkaido cheese. They also have a selection of specialty seafood from the waters off Hokkaido. Since this shop is located in Sunpiazza, it is convenient to access from Shin-Sapporo Station, making it easy to use even if you realize you forgot to buy Hokkaido souvenirs. The shop is situated among other sweet shops, making it a recommended destination for souvenir shopping.

At Doh-san Plaza in Sapporo, it's raining and there are only two of us. We thought it would be crowded on a day like this, so we almost didn't go. But in the end, it wasn't that crowded. We came thinking we could find a lot, but only checked out Katapuri and Aeon. There were some stores that weren't listed, like Sanpiazza. We found a store like that, so we gladly accepted. The snacks go well with alcohol, right? Like rice crackers? There were two types, so we bought a bag with both. Then we went to the register. The texture is strong, with soy sauce, sweetness, and a dashi flavor. Just as we imagined, maybe even better. The saltiness and sweetness are just right, not too much. It's a delicious snack. It's sweet, but it goes well with beer. It's dangerous.

I received some inside information from Holy Papa that Ishiya Seika also offers their own version of Shiroi Koibito chocolate drink. To compare, I headed straight to Shiroi Koibito Chocolate Drink. Unlike the one at Family Mart, this one tastes more like a chocolate drink rather than Shiroi Koibito itself. Perhaps they focused more on the chocolate aspect of Shiroi Koibito. It was also delicious. It was great to see that it was packed with shield lactic acid bacteria. In terms of electronic money, I was able to use transportation cards, QUICPay, and iD. Thank you for the meal. Besides Shiroi Koibito, there were many other delicious-looking items that caught my attention. I am very curious to try them all.