2020.2 Omiyage for my wife's family in Obihiro. Last time, when we traveled to Obihiro via the Pacific side, we also brought along Sanshoku Yōkan as a souvenir. After all, it's one of the top three Yōkan in Hokkaido (according to our research)! By the way, the top three Yōkan in Hokkaido (according to our research) are Goshōteya Yōkan, Shiretoko Yōkan, and Sanshoku Yōkan. Recently, some even include Otofuke Yōkan, making it the top four in Hokkaido (according to our research, haha). So, this time, we went to "Ōno Kashiya" shop. Across the street is the flagship store of Sanshoku Yōkan, "Hachi〇 Kashiya" shop. It's a Yōkan battleground with Yōkan shops facing each other! Unlike "Hachi〇 Kashiya" shop, this one is a smaller shop. Inside, there are no staff members present all the time. When you enter, a staff member comes out from the living space at the back. Sanshoku Konbu Yōkan (with Azuki bean paste)… 500 yen per piece. Unlike the Yōkan from "Hachi〇 Kashiya" shop across the street, this one has a firm sweetness as its feature. You can also faintly taste the Konbu seaweed, creating a sticky texture. This is delicious! Personally, I prefer this over "Hachi〇 Kashiya" shop's Yōkan. Everyone! Be sure to try the Yōkan from "Ōno Kashiya" shop too!

In Mitsui, Niikappu District, Shin-Hidaka Town, there are three famous sweets. The first one is the "Original Mitsui Yokan" from Yagi Kashiho, the second one is the "Mitsui Konbu Monaka" from Matsuya Kashiho, and the third one is the "Mitsui Konbu Yokan" from Ono Kashiho. Mitsui is famous for its high-quality konbu seaweed, which is incorporated into both red bean paste and white bean paste in this yokan. The red bean paste has a slightly reddish color, while the white bean paste has a slightly greenish color reminiscent of konbu. Both are finely textured and well kneaded, giving a rich sweetness that is satisfying. Nowadays, many yokan are less sweet, but this konbu yokan is full of sweetness. You can purchase it not only at the store but also at the Michinoeki in Mitsui and Shinkappu, as well as Mitsui Onsen and Shinkappu Onsen. Why not try the three famous sweets of Mitsui?