A convenience store located a short walk east from Kitahama Station, along the road. It is a Seicomart store with a hot chef kitchen. - Masu rice ball (3-shaku-zuke style) for 190 yen: A rice ball with a plump and large size. It is similar to salmon but with a slightly salty and fragrant taste. The rich flavor of the flaky fish meat makes it a unique and delicious ingredient. - Yukikko Collection: Highly recommended and delicious. Made with milk from Toyotomi Town. The egg-containing dough is fluffy and melts in your mouth like snow. It has a sweet and elegant taste that is irresistible. - Hot coffee: Made with espresso drip from a machine near the register, it takes a bit of time to pour due to its careful process. It has a rich flavor and a mild bitterness, making it a refreshing black coffee to enjoy. Seicomart offers a unique experience to enjoy Hokkaido flavors, which is valuable in an area with few dining options near Kitahama Station.

I stopped by to buy breakfast, but surprisingly I had no appetite and only bought one onigiri and tea. I drove from the center of Abashiri city to this area, but couldn't find anywhere to have breakfast along the way, so this place is quite a valuable find. The onigiri had some decent flaked salmon in it and was tasty. However, little did I know that this onigiri would become the main meal of the day for me. Ryuman's tragedy would continue after this.

This is a quick stop at various roadside stations in July. We departed from Abashiri in the early morning and didn't have time to look for open shops. Luckily, Sekoma was open. My elderly companion, who said they had no appetite because they had just woken up, had a large rice ball and a sandwich. The large rice ball was plump and hand-tied, and I wished it had a little more cheese to add to the flavor of the bonito flakes. The vegetable and tuna sandwich was made with soft bread and a generous portion of tuna with cucumber and lettuce, although a little tomato would have been nice. The café latte had a milky taste and was delicious. Once again, thank you to the "Kitahama store" for your hospitality.