Located inside Seiyu along Route 36 in May 2022, there is a restaurant called Sazae. This time, I purchased the pickled rapeseed greens and fermented soybean rolls. The seaweed had a strong flavor, and the small soybeans were mixed with rapeseed greens, as well as sweet and savory simmered kelp, giving me a taste reminiscent of Matsumae pickles. However, the sweet and savory kelp was quite sweet, which I personally found a bit overwhelming.

I often visit Seiyu Kiyota store, usually during late night hours as they are open 24 hours, which is very convenient. Today, I happened to visit around 4 pm and was surprised to see "Sazae Shokuhin" here. It used to be a traditional Japanese sweets shop, but apparently it changed to "Sazae" last July. I bought my friend's favorite "futomaki" sushi roll and a "harako" rice ball for myself. The rice balls seem smaller than before, but the taste is still great! I'll have to come back to try their "ohagi" and "oyaki" next time. Thank you, Sazae!

Hirao area in Kiyota Ward. Located inside the Seiyu Kiyota store. This shop is famous for its onigiri and ohagi. There aren't many types of products, so there are few disappointments. I purchased: - Tokachi Dorayaki with black sugar syrup and sweet bean paste (190 yen). The black sugar syrup was too sweet and sticky for my liking. However, the fluffy dough and the bean paste inside were consistently delicious. - Tokachi Dorayaki with chestnut and white bean paste (190 yen). The fluffy dough with a mildly sweet white bean paste and chestnut had a great combination. Today, I enjoyed it with brown rice tea. It was delicious.

When it gets hot, the symptoms worsen, it is a designated rare disease by the government. Unfortunately, there is no medication that suits my rare disease. I was hospitalized for rare disease treatment again in April-May, following last September and January. Your support comments were a source of energy for me during my hospital stay. I am truly grateful. After receiving the second dose of the Corona vaccine, I was unable to undergo scheduled treatment for two weeks. At the July appointment, it was decided to adjust for hospitalization in August, two weeks after the completion of the second vaccine dose. Prime Minister Suga mentioned that those aged 65 and above will be completed by July this year, but both the first dose and second dose vaccination rates in Hokkaido are the lowest in the country. The Pfizer vaccine has been announced to be cut by 10% nationwide, but the vaccine supply in Sapporo has been cut by 70% of the desired quantity since mid-July. Furthermore, in the midst of delays, events like the Olympic marathon will be held in Sapporo. According to the newspapers, it seems impossible to vaccinate the elderly in Sapporo until the end of July. A 70% reduction seems to be the highest reduction rate in the country. What could be the reason for a reduction that is 7 times the national average? Thank you for your continued support. [August 2021] "Sazae" has over 40 stores in Sapporo alone. They are located in department stores as well as large supermarkets. They offer bento boxes, side dishes, ohagi, rolled sushi, and onigiri, with some stores also selling oyaki. The product lineup varies between department stores and supermarkets, with supermarkets offering more easily accessible products. It is a store that is affordable and popular among the general public. Depending on the products they offer, they open stores under different names. Sazae used to sell products in the eastern part of Japan until spring 2015. However, due to poor performance in the sales of traditional Japanese sweets in the Kanto region, the business failed. Sazae voluntarily liquidated the company by the end of May 2015. From June 2015, a subsidiary of Ishiya Seika called "New Sazae Food" took over the business in Hokkaido. Mr. Shimada, who successfully revived Ishiya Seika, became the president. The stores in the Kanto region were taken over by their sister company in the Kansai area, "Nishi Nihon Sazae." "Sazae" in Hokkaido has a solid sales base. I hope the "New Sazae" will continue to do their best. I stopped by "Sazae" at the "Seiyu Kiyota Store." This store is located on the first floor of Seiyu Kiyota Store in Hiraoka area of Sapporo, along National Route 36. Please check the exact location of the store on Tabelog. I visited around 12:00 on a weekday. I vaguely remember visiting "Sazae" in the past. My usual companion loves the "taimaki" at "Sazae." This time, I thought they would choose either the regular "taimaki" or the "Ko-Daimyo Maki" that they liked last time. However, the "Ko-Daimyo Maki" they liked last time was not available. My usual companion chose the "Waiwai Set 960 yen," which they were seeing for the first time. They also bought the "Tokachi Daifuku - Kusatsubuan 130 yen." ■Waiwai Set Weight: 615g (after deducting the weight of the bag) "Tamago Taimaki" - a luxurious taimaki that is thicker and more extravagant than the regular taimaki, 4 pieces "Wafu Zangi" - gently seasoned, 4 pieces "Oinarisan" - half-cut, 4 pieces Potato Salad Price: 960 yen (tax included) ■Tokachi Daifuku - Kusatsubuan Weight: 82g, 83g (after deducting the weight of the bag) A moderately fluffy texture Soft and delicious Kusatsubuan Price: 130 yen (tax included) The "Waiwai Set" is a set that allows you to enjoy luxurious taimaki and more. It includes "Wafu Zangi," "Potato Salad," and is perfect for a casual evening drink.