Sapporo business trip. Just need to head back now. Got some souvenir requests from my friend. The first request is "Buy Hokkaido-style onigiri from Marukame-san!" Marukame-san, Marukame-san... I search for the location of the shop. I open the website on my smartphone and display the airport map. Found it! Marukame New Chitose Airport store. In front of the shop, there is a giant onigiri statue. There are several types of onigiri, all looking delicious. Wasabi seaweed, salmon roe, smelt roe. A variety of Hokkaido-style onigiri is available. My friend requested salmon sprinkled on top. That's decided, now what should I choose... Considering the time from here to Kagawa, I feel a bit anxious about bringing back salmon at room temperature... Although it's the same as my friend's choice, I decide to go with salmon mayo. Marukame-san not only offers onigiri but also a wide range of seafood and delicacies. They even sell Tokishirazu sashimi, which piqued my interest, but due to limited time, I had to pass this time. So, the onigiri. I brought them back to Kagawa and shared them with my friend. We split them in half and tried them, but of course, the flavors were the same (laughs). However, the salmon sprinkled on top had plenty of salmon, and the salmon mayo had a nice blend of mayo. Yeah, not bad. I bet they would be even more delicious if we had them fresh... Hopefully, there will be another Hokkaido business trip next year... If there is one next year, I might consider Tokishirazu sashimi as a souvenir. I'm already excited...

On a certain holiday, I had onigiri at Marugame-san located inside New Chitose Airport. This shop sells seafood products, with its main store located in Maruyama. There is also a shop inside Daimaru Sapporo, but only New Chitose Airport offers onigiri! So, I came to the airport. Not to go on a trip, but because my nephew wanted to see the Doraemon Shop. I didn't know, but my nephew has been a longtime Doraemon fan. We strolled around the usually quiet airport and decided to have some onigiri. Even though I was still full from having a large portion of Kamameshi in Eniwa earlier, I couldn't refuse the invitation to eat together. We sat at a table inside the airport and I chose the salmon mayo onigiri. I usually have the salmon sprinkled onigiri, but this time I chose the salmon mayo. Come to think of it, the last time I was at the airport, this place wasn't here, was it...? Checking the official website, it mentioned that they are temporarily open from 08:30 to 19:00, but the onigiri sales are currently suspended. However, as of April 29th, they were still operating. So, if you want to try it, make sure to check first. The salmon mayo onigiri costs around 300 yen, while the ones with more expensive fillings are closer to 500 yen. But here, all onigiri have salmon sprinkled on top as a basic ingredient!! I always thought that having salmon sprinkled on top was normal since I always eat the salmon sprinkled onigiri... haha. It was only after using this place several times that I learned this fact. So, the salmon sprinkled onigiri here is equivalent to the salted onigiri. I see. I understand now. When I tried the salmon mayo, it was like that, huh. It's probably a mixture of salmon flakes and mayonnaise as the filling. I had thought that the salmon itself was mixed with mayo, but this was delicious too!! As I mentioned before, the onigiri is firm and solid, giving a satisfying feeling even with just one piece. It was consistently delicious this time too. Thank you for the meal♪ I'll come again.

I was feeling a bit hungry before getting on the plane, so I decided to grab a rice ball. This shop seems to specialize in salmon, as all the rice balls had salmon as the filling. I chose the salted salmon rice ball, which was freshly made in the kitchen. It was warm and although the salmon was a bit salty, it was delicious.

I want to eat salmon, I want to eat rice! That's how I felt when I came across this showcase. A staff member came out from the back and said they could make it if I only wanted one. Without hesitation, I went for the recommended dish! The most popular and highly recommended item is the ikura. Overflowing and bubbling from the inside, the ikura is a must-try. The flaked salmon is also competing for attention. The rice, shining with two types of EPA, is light yet juicy! Delicious! It gives you energy when you make it into onigiri. Thank you for the last one.

I love onigiri! I have eaten it in various places. During my trip to Sapporo, I was disappointed by a popular onigiri shop in Susukino that claimed to be open 24 hours but refused to let me eat in twice (even though the curtain was up). I will never go there again. Craving rice, I ended up finding a delicious onigiri at the airport after eating sushi. I wondered why I hadn't known about it before and almost cried from its deliciousness. You can see them making it, which builds up anticipation. The flavor of the salmon coated in rice was amazing! The perfect firmness of the rice! It was so good that I went back to buy another one after finishing the first. It's delicious warm and cold! I want to come back for more. Next time, I want to eat it in the store. Thank you for the meal.

I usually don't eat ikura (salmon roe) because I'm afraid of getting gout. I'm not sure how much uric acid I have in my body, but I'd rather spend on uni (sea urchin) than ikura. However, this time I agreed with my wife's opinion. The rice, seaweed, and ikura were all delicious. I regret not ordering one for myself. Oh, I must visit this place again next time.

This is a recent series about finding a place that offers onigiri in the morning when traveling. The shop in the souvenir corner makes them by hand and prepares them on the spot after you order. I had drunk the night before my business trip, so I looked for a shop that served miso soup. I knew that this shop was known for its salmon, but I chose the mentaiko this time. It was ready in about 5 minutes. The onigiri was soft and a bit hard to eat with chopsticks, but it was delicious when freshly made. The filling was well-packed inside and had just the right amount of saltiness. It was slightly larger than usual, so one piece was enough for me. The mentaiko onigiri was 370 yen, and the miso soup set was 70 yen, making it a total of 440 yen. It's a bit more expensive than usual, but for freshly made onigiri at the airport, this price seems reasonable. Off to Aomori!

New Year's Day. I had onigiri at Marugame-san inside New Chitose Airport. This shop sells seafood products, and the main store is in Maruyama, I think? They also have a location inside Daimaru Sapporo, but only New Chitose Airport offers onigiri! I came here for fun this time, but I will use it when I get a little hungry while waiting for my flight. After all, you can enjoy delicious Hokkaido rice onigiri freshly made. I always eat the Salmon Maruboshi for 270 yen. There are also more expensive options like Ikura (460 yen). But personally, I highly recommend the Salmon Maruboshi. The onigiri may seem small, but when you try it, it's substantial and one piece is enough to fill you up. The salmon is not flaked, but solid pieces, which is also delicious. You can also get miso soup for just 70 yen when you have it with onigiri. How reasonable is that. It was New Year's Day, so I couldn't use the eat-in space, and I had it at a table inside the airport with a take-out, but I appreciated that the onigiri was securely packed in a sturdy paper bag.

I wanted to try the famous sushi rice balls from Suziko, so when I went to Hokkaido, I decided to give it a try. Luckily, I got the last rice ball and I was satisfied with both the price and taste.

During the GoTo Travel campaign, I visited Hokkaido and got some great coupons, so I went on a shopping spree! I usually buy some salmon and salmon roe onigiri for the flight back when I come to New Chitose Airport, but this time I wanted to try some authentic Hokkaido ingredients, so I bought a variety of items. They were all very large and high quality. Each one was delicious and went well with rice. Here is what I bought: - Scallops: 3,240 yen - Red salmon and kelp roll: 972 yen - Sashimi: 3 slices for 2,916 yen - Salmon waltz: 2,160 yen - Salmon roe soy sauce: 3,672 yen - Frozen scallops: 1,944 yen - Salmon roe onigiri: 460 yen - Bonito onigiri: 260 yen - Salmon onigiri: 370 yen Shipping to Osaka: 1,750 yen I was very satisfied with my purchases. These products are sometimes available at department store events in Kansai as well. They are genuine Hokkaido souvenirs, so if you are looking for a serious souvenir rather than just snacks, I recommend checking out this place.

The taste is average, but the price is too high!

I arrived at the airport so I decided to buy dinner. I got a salmon sushi for 270 yen and salmon roe for 460 yen. The restaurant was on the 2nd floor of the building, among a row of seafood restaurants. It was founded in 1935 and I was surprised to find that it was a small and humble shop. They specialize in salmon and their onigiri is limited to Chitose Airport. I started with my favorite salmon sushi, but it was a bit firm and I actually preferred the onigiri from the convenience store. Each order is handmade with care, but I felt like I had high expectations. Overall, it was still good even when cold.

I finally had the onigiri that I've been curious about but couldn't find the right timing to eat. I ordered the okaka (bonito flakes) and salmon sprinkle flavors. The freshly made onigiri is delicious by itself, but first of all, the rice is delicious. And the okaka and salmon are also delicious with an exquisite balance. It's a comforting taste and surprisingly recommended for airport food.

I went on a business trip to New Chitose Airport. There are many delicious things at New Chitose Airport that even Hokkaido residents get excited about. Although I am usually busy and don't usually eat at New Chitose, I had some time at the airport today so I decided to explore. Marukame is a salmon specialty store. I ordered this salmon rice ball (370 yen) and miso soup (set price 70 yen) here. The rice ball is mixed with salmon and uses rice, allowing you to enjoy two flavors of salmon and cod roe. The miso soup also had a nice comforting taste. The price is a bit high for a rice ball, but it's not enough to fill you up if you eat inside the store, and I wanted to eat something a little light for dinner, but still wanted something delicious. It was just right for a woman in her 30s like me. I might stop by again if I have time at the airport. However, I noticed several other rice ball shops in the airport, so I would like to try different ones.

I went to Tokyo. I usually take a flight around 8 o'clock, but this time I had a slightly later departure. So, I enjoyed my time at New Chitose Airport in the morning. The first place I visited was this shop. I really like their onigiri, but the shop opens at 8 o'clock, so when I leave in the morning it's not open yet, and when I come back in the evening, it's always sold out so I couldn't eat it for a long time. I ordered the "Salmon Mazushi" (270 yen). It's a special onigiri with salmon on top, a unique feature of this shop. They make it right after you order. This time, after a long time, I ordered the most basic salmon mazushi with salmon toppings. The saltiness of the salmon is just right, and the rice is shiny and delicious. The rice used in their onigiri is sold for 540 yen for 2 cups. When you think about it, the onigiri seems cheap (laughs). I'll visit again when I have the chance.

A two-day trip to Sapporo on a budget airline. Had freshly made onigiri from Marukame for dinner at New Chitose Airport. A hearty seafood bowl for breakfast and lunch, followed by triple sweets at Hokkaido Confectionery. Despite not being very hungry for dinner, I couldn't resist getting another onigiri from Marukame, known for their commitment to Hokkaido salmon. The salmon onigiri was delicious. The return flight was significantly delayed. Enjoyed the onigiri at the gate. The salmon was really tasty. For dinner, I had onigiri and fried fish cakes. When I arrived at Tokyo Station, I bought some sweets from a convenience store and had them late at night.