December 2021, First Use of "Our Home's Easy Series" One day a week, a family member takes a shortcut in cooking. On the way home, they stop by the department store basement to pick up dinner. As someone who usually enjoys a drink in the evening, I look forward to side dishes more than the main course. We usually rely on department store deli items, but this time we got some fish from a fishmonger at Mitsukoshi Sapporo store. The kind male employee there offered some freebies to my family member who was carefully choosing items. Around 6 o'clock, many stores start offering discounts to prevent food waste. While most places use discount stickers, this fish shop seems to directly tell you the discounted price face to face. We got a "battera" for 380 yen, which is usually our go-to from the "Kozou Sushi" section, but this one from the fish shop was definitely top quality. Of course, we got a discount from the original price. We also got a sashimi platter for 1,080 yen, with tuna, sea bream, sweet shrimp, and scallops. Being from the department store deli, the quality of the items was guaranteed. And again, we got a significant discount from the original price. Whether you can get what you want depends on the stock available that day, but if the timing is right, you might get a good deal. The exact amount of the discount remains a secret, apparently (laughs).

When it gets hot, the symptoms worsen, it is a designated rare disease by the government. Unfortunately, there is still no medication suitable for my rare disease. I have upcoming hospitalizations scheduled for September last year, January this year, and it seems like the next one will be around May or June due to the current situation with the coronavirus. Thank you for your continued support. [March 2021] This is the 9th review, so I'll keep it light. "Nishizawa's Fresh Fish at Mitsukoshi Sapporo Store" is a store in the department store basement with high-quality fresh fish. Last year, Hokkaido issued its own "state of emergency" at the end of February. As a result, Mitsukoshi Sapporo Store voluntarily closed on weekends starting in March. From April 18th, the entire store was completely closed. From the 20th of the month, only the basement floor was reopened with shortened hours on weekdays. The operating hours were from 11:00 to 19:00. They are now back to regular business. At "Nishizawa's Fresh Fish," you can see high-end fish that you can't find in supermarkets. It can be a good eye-opener, but there are also products that are out of reach (laughs). I saw the high-quality "Kushiro-produced live Hokkai clams" for 3 pieces at 1,080 yen including tax, which was quite reasonable. It was labeled as a "bargain," and normally it is a product that costs around 2,000 yen for 3 pieces. I had the clams prepared, and the way they handled them was quite skillful, so I felt like taking a picture (laughs). What I noticed last year was that no tenant had displayed "service products" to avoid crowding. The previous "Hakodate-produced additive-free saltwater Ezo sea urchin" was also like that. If you don't usually look at the products, it is difficult to judge which one is a bargain, and shopping challenges the buyer's ability to spot good deals. Finally, I noticed that the display of "bargain products" has returned. ■ Kushiro-produced live Hokkai clams Excellent freshness, fairly large live Hokkai clams are delicious both as sashimi and butter-grilled. The crispy texture is very good. Price: 3 pieces for 1,080 yen (tax included) This time, the "Kushiro-produced live Hokkai clams" were also of good quality and a great bargain. It was a very good accompaniment for a drink in the evening. It is the reliable "Mitsukoshi quality." What seafood should I try next time? I plan to choose another great deal next time (laughs). Thank you for the delicious meal.

When it gets hot, the symptoms worsen, it is a designated rare disease by the government. Unfortunately, there is still no medication that suits me. If reviews and comments suddenly stop, please assume that I have been hospitalized again like last time. Even if I take a break, I always want to return to being a reviewer. Likes and comments may be delayed, but I plan to catch up once I return. [May 2020] This is my 8th review, so I'll keep it light. "Nishizawa Sengyo at Mitsukoshi Sapporo Store" is a department store with high-quality fresh fish. In late February, Hokkaido issued its own "emergency declaration." As a result, they voluntarily closed on weekends from March. Then, from April 18th, they closed the entire store. From May 20th, they reopened the department store basement on weekdays with reduced hours from 11 am to 7 pm. I visited for the first time after the reopening. The entrance to the basement has a temperature sensor for body temperature checks, and hand sanitizers are provided. After sanitizing my hands, I entered the store. The food sales area on the first floor is operating at about 70% capacity. Tenants like "Namamillion Kitchen," "Asakusa Imahan," and "Son of a Farmer" have reopened from June 1st. When I visited "Nishizawa Sengyo," I was able to see high-quality fish that you can't find in supermarkets. It was a refreshing sight. I found a high-quality "Hakodate-produced additive-free saltwater Ezo Bafun Uni" priced at 1,980 yen, which is quite reasonable considering it's usually over 3,000 yen. When I asked the staff lady, she said, "We're not displaying it, but it's a service item for the reopening." I bought it and enjoyed it for dinner as hand-rolled sushi and sashimi. What I noticed this time is that all tenants have "service items," but they don't display them to avoid crowding. This "Hakodate-produced additive-free saltwater Ezo Bafun Uni" is the same. If you're not used to looking at products, it's difficult to judge which one is a good deal. Shopping challenges your eye for buying items. Hakodate-produced, additive-free saltwater Ezo Bafun Uni Weight: 100g This Uni is so sweet and delicious because it's Ezo Bafun, with a rich Uni flavor. Price: 1,980 yen (tax included) This "Hakodate-produced additive-free saltwater Ezo Bafun Uni" is a high-quality, affordable luxury Uni. Since it's saltwater Uni, it doesn't use stabilizers like alum. As a result, it has no bitterness and tastes like freshly caught Uni. It's a sweet Uni with a strong flavor, simply delicious. The Uni caught in Hokkaido, such as "Kiramura Ki Uni" and "Ezo Bafun Uni," has large bodies and strong sweetness. Just because it's caught in Hokkaido, it doesn't mean they add "Ezo" or "Ki" to Bafun Uni or Murasaki Uni. The names are similar, but the Uni in Hokkaido and Honshu are completely different species. The Uni caught in Hokkaido, such as "Kitamura Ki Uni" and "Ezo Bafun Uni," belong to the "Oobafun Uni genus." The shell grows larger, and the inside is divided into five parts. In contrast, the Uni caught in Honshu, such as "Muraki Uni" and "Bafun Uni," belong to the "Bafun Uni genus." The shell does not grow large, and the inside is divided into four parts. The names are similar, but the Uni in Hokkaido and Honshu are completely different species. Due to the many partitions, the shell structure of the Uni becomes strong, allowing it to grow large. Therefore, Hokkaido Uni has large grains and is sweet. The high-end sushi restaurants in Ginza use "Ezo Bafun Uni." However, since the amount caught is small and many high-end restaurants prioritize sourcing over price, it inevitably becomes expensive. I wonder what "seafood" I'll choose next time. I plan to choose a good deal again next time. (laughs) Thank you for the delicious meal.

When it gets hot, the symptoms worsen, it is a designated rare disease by the government. Unfortunately, there is still no medication that suits me. This review is based on my condition and consultation. Likes and comments may be delayed, thank you for your understanding. [July 2019] This is the 7th review, so I'll keep it light. "Nishizawa Mitsukoshi Sapporo Store for Fresh Fish" is a department store with high-quality fresh fish. Mitsukoshi Sapporo Store held a "Summer Lucky Bag" sale. The sale period was for 3 days from June 28 to June 30. This time at "Nishizawa Mitsukoshi Sapporo Store," they sold the "Summer Lucky Bag" with "Fish Lucky Bag" limited to 50 bags on the first day. It was limited to 2 bags per person. Fortunately, I was able to get one bag. On the first day, the 50 bags were sold out in no time, about 30 minutes after Mitsukoshi store opened. I had the "hand-rolled sushi" over two days. ■ Fish Summer Lucky Bag Limited to 50 bags on the first day "Sakamachi Port, Tottori Prefecture, Natural Wild Tuna Red Meat" Weight: Actual measurement 800g (after removing the packaging) The taste of domestic products is rich and good, and the texture is also good. "Kumamoto Prefecture, Farmed Sea Bream" Weight: Actual measurement 894g (after removing the packaging) "Russian Snow Crab Legs" Weight: Stated 100g "Yoichi Sashimi Sweet Shrimp" Weight: Stated 100g Since it's fresh, the shrimp head soup also has a good taste. "Hokkaido Scallop Sashimi Thawed" Weight: Stated 100g Price: 2160 yen (tax included) The "Fish Summer Lucky Bag" is a high-quality and cost-effective sashimi set. It's always the "high-quality" sashimi. I'm happy to buy the "Fish Summer Lucky Bag." It contains 5 types for 2160 yen. Including the "Sakamachi Port, Tottori Prefecture, Natural Wild Tuna Red Meat," it's 430 yen per pack. It's a great deal. "Nishizawa Mitsukoshi" occasionally sells such cost-effective "sashimi sets." Although it's not reviewed, the best deal in the past was when the planned product was not in stock, so they included "2 abalones" as a substitute. The response was very department store-like. I wonder what fish I'll choose next time. I plan to choose another cost-effective item next time. (laughs) Thank you for the delicious meal.

Welcome. Sapporo Mitsukoshi B1 has a seafood and vegetable floor, as well as a meat floor. Good evening. In the evening, there are lots of discounts for Madam. I am drawn to the food that is heavily discounted. There are various types of fresh fish, but compared to the Daimaru fresh food floor, the quality is better. The special premium nigiri sushi set includes 10 pieces. The bluefin tuna was too thin and lacked presence. The flounder fin lacked the fatty texture. The amberjack was moist and had a light flavor. The sea urchin was too strong with alum. The soy sauce-marinated salmon roe was small. The trout salmon was almost all lean meat. The snow crab was dried out. The scallop was the most decent, with a firm texture. The red shrimp was very moist. The red snapper had a strong, almost bland taste. Both the rice and the toppings were small, so with this size, I think 50 pieces would be easy to eat.

On a certain holiday, I stopped by a fish shop in the basement food section of Mitsukoshi after walking around the city and returning home. The store is located deep on the basement 1st floor, with a considerable amount of space dedicated to displaying and selling fresh fish, sashimi, and other items. The lively voices of the staff could be heard echoing throughout the store. On this day, I noticed from the menu that it was a day for eating Eho-maki (lucky direction sushi roll). As I looked around, I couldn't find a well-balanced product, so I decided to try the "Special Deluxe Eho-maki Half Size (800 yen)" that caught my eye. Since it was an Eho-maki from a fish shop, my expectations naturally rose. When I took off the lid and looked at the back, I saw that there was a fortune slip attached, and this time it said "Great Fortune," which made me a little happy. So, I took a bite... Since it was a half size, it wasn't too big, and I didn't feel any particular uniqueness in the seaweed. As I took a bite, I could see that it contained tamagoyaki (egg omelette), cucumber, tuna red meat, salmon, white fish, crab stick, and kazunoko (herring roe). As I reached the second half, I suddenly remembered the price and thought, "For this price, I could have had lunch at a personal sushi restaurant." I purchased the "Canadian Thawed Bluefin Tuna Chutoro Sashimi (980 yen)" because it looked good. Underneath the boat-shaped container made of wood, there was a large amount of grated daikon radish spread out. Although I am not sure about the benefits of "bluefin tuna", the chutoro (medium fatty tuna) was indeed evident with a slightly pinkish overall color. When I took a bite, the sweetness, acidity, and richness of the tuna were conveyed, and it was delicious. I suddenly thought, "Deapartment store basements are indeed expensive..." Thank you for the meal.

Due to a computer malfunction, I am unable to upload photos at the moment. I am waiting for a new desktop computer to arrive, but since it is made to order, it will take some time for delivery. With the help of someone knowledgeable, I managed to get the malfunctioning computer working after 6 days. I am currently working on recovering the data. Until the new computer arrives, I hope the old one continues to work. I will gradually resume responding to likes and comments once everything is sorted out. Thank you for your understanding. [November 2018] This is my 6th review, and "Sashimi Nishizawa Mitsukoshi Sapporo Store" is a shop that offers high-quality fresh fish. During my visit, they were selling fish like Menuki for around 10,000 yen each and branded salmon "Ginsei" for around 15,000 yen. It may be pricey, but it is a shop that offers high-quality fresh fish. This review features the "Hokkaido Funadai Bay Fresh Salmon Roe" which is late in the season. Normally, salmon fishing ends by the end of October. However, this year, salmon fishing is still ongoing in mid-November, mainly in the Pacific Ocean. The Japan Sea side has been poor this year, with a decrease of 66% compared to the previous year. On the other hand, the Pacific Ocean and Okhotsk Sea sides have continued their fishing season, resulting in a 132% increase in overall catch in Hokkaido compared to the previous year. This number is expected to rise further. It has been a good year for salmon fishing after a long time. The late-season fresh salmon roe tends to have tougher skin. However, the "Hokkaido Funadai Bay Fresh Salmon Roe" looked promising, so I decided to purchase it even though it was expensive, thinking it would be the last of the year. The shop kindly packed the fresh salmon roe after loosening it. ■ Hokkaido Funadai Bay Fresh Salmon Roe Fresh and good-colored large roe 100g for 980 yen. 1 belly 317g, quite large Price 3100 yen (tax included) The "Hokkaido Funadai Bay Fresh Salmon Roe" was expensive but had large, good-quality roe. Despite being late in the season, the fresh salmon roe had a good taste. It had the reliable taste and quality expected from a department store like Mitsukoshi. I look forward to encountering more high-quality seafood in the future. Thank you for the delicious meal.

My computer broke down, but some of the data was recovered. I can finally upload some photos. It seems there is a high possibility of a virus infection, possibly during the earthquake on September 6th. I may not be able to write reviews for a while, but this time it's not due to hospitalization. [October 2018] This is my 5th review, so I'll keep it short. "Sashimi at Sizawa Mitsukoshi Sapporo Store" is a shop with high-quality sashimi. Recently, they sell fish like Kanpachi, Menuki, and branded salmon for around 10,000 yen each. It's pricey but offers good quality sashimi. I'll combine two reviews: "Super Bargain Kanagawa Prefecture Gold Snapper" and "Hokkaido-produced Fresh Salmon Roe." The "Super Bargain Kanagawa Prefecture Gold Snapper" I happened to see was only 1,000 yen each. It was a great deal. I had them cut into two pieces and enjoyed them at home. The "Hokkaido-produced Fresh Salmon Roe" was a special offer in a newspaper ad. Although I went straight from the hospital, there was already a long line. My usual companion lined up and managed to get two out of the last three packs. - Hokkaido-produced Fresh Salmon Roe: Fresh and good color, slightly smaller grains than usual, 100g for 580 yen. Total price for 176g and 170g: 1,021 yen (tax included) and 985 yen (tax included). - Super Bargain Kanagawa Prefecture Gold Snapper: It was beautiful and had a great taste when grilled. Price: 1,080 yen (tax included). Encountering the "Super Bargain Kanagawa Prefecture Gold Snapper" was extremely lucky. The price was something I had never seen before. They were also selling sliced pieces for 980 yen each. The "Hokkaido-produced Fresh Salmon Roe" was affordable but had slightly smaller grains as it was a leftover. However, the taste was of department store quality. I was relieved. (laughs) I hope to encounter the "Super Bargain Gold Snapper" again next time. Thank you for the delicious meal.

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I lined up in the morning to get a numbered ticket at the entrance of Mitsukoshi underground, bought a total of 1,628g of 4 packs, and tried making tsukko-meshi at home. Tsukko-meshi → "Video"

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There was no sushi available. However, if you ask, they will make sushi for you. This time, I tried the squid. The squid was very fresh but quite expensive. They also make homemade squid salted guts occasionally. Overall rating 3.2, taste 3.3, service 3.5, atmosphere 3.1, cost performance 3.0, drinks not rated. Location: Sapporo Mitsukoshi B1F, Nishi 3-chome, Minami 1-jo, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido. Next time, I will try buying sushi!

I went to the Sapporo Mitsukoshi underground food market after 4 pm to buy dinner. The department store basement was bustling with people. I visited "Sengyo Nishizawa" a few times before, and this time I had their "Chutoro" at a discounted price during the time sale. It's a good deal to go in the evening. I took it home, sliced it, and plated it with soy sauce and wasabi. It was delicious, but I wonder if this was really "Chutoro"... It was a bit too much for two people. Thank you for the meal.

It's a holiday, but my wife was working so I went out for a drink by myself in the afternoon. On my way home, I stopped by the Mitsukoshi underground food market because I was feeling a bit hungry. The fresh food and prepared dishes were all starting to be discounted as it was closing time. In front of the "Sengyo Nishizawa" fish store, they were particularly loud in promoting their discounted items, which attracted a crowd of customers, including myself. The sushi packs were around half price, sashimi platters were also almost half price, and there were discounts on tuna as well. There was even a corner where you could get 3 packs for 1,000 yen. I bought a sushi pack for 500 yen and a sashimi platter for 500 yen as well. The sushi included ikura, tobiko, crab, akami, hirame, tai, tamago, squid, sweet shrimp, and salmon. The vinegar flavor was mild, the rice was cooked well, but the shari was slightly firm, which is understandable for takeout sushi. It was a good deal especially with the crab included. The sashimi platter had akami, sweet shrimp, yellowtail, and sea bream. The sashimi was thicker than the sushi and tasted better. The sweet shrimp was a bit weak, but overall it was a good quality. It would have been even better with mackerel and squid or octopus added. The evening at the department store basement food market was enjoyable. Oh! I also need to stop by Joaan.

Located on the basement floor 1 of Mitsukoshi Sapporo, this shop offers take-out options for nigiri sushi, chirashi sushi, sashimi, and more. When I visited around 7 pm, many of the shops on the floor were offering time-limited deals. In particular, as I was admiring the sushi here, the shop's owner approached me and said, "You can choose any two you like for 500 yen!" I asked if that included the 980 yen chirashi sushi, to which he hesitated a bit and then said, "Well... okay, let's include that too. Two for 500 yen." What a deal! I was able to purchase the 980 yen premium chirashi sushi and the 680 yen seafood roll for a total of 540 yen (tax included). The premium chirashi sushi included various high-quality ingredients and the sea urchin was particularly delicious. There wasn't a single bad piece of sushi in the mix. The seafood roll was also tasty, with the seasoned herring roe adding a nice texture. This unexpected 500 yen deal was a great value for money. Late-night trips to the department store basement are truly enjoyable. Mitsukoshi's basement is set to reopen with renovations this month, and I can't wait to see what new shops will be there!

◆◆◆◆◆◆ 【3rd Post】 ◆◆◆◆◆◆ 【October 2015】For my third post, I would like to briefly talk about "Hokkaido Scallop with Shell" and "Squid Rice."■ Hokkaido Scallop with ShellA limited-time offer for 2 days only, over 800 pieces available. Very fresh and lively scallops with a firm texture and strong sweetness. Price: 1 piece for 108 yen (including 8% consumption tax)■ Squid RiceA specialty product from Minamifurano Town made with Hokkaido squid, rice, and glutinous rice. Convenient for storage at room temperature and has a strong flavor. Price: 600 yen (including 8% consumption tax)"Hokkaido Scallop with Shell" has a very lively scallop, so be careful when handling it. The scallop itself has a great taste and the price of 108 yen per piece is very reasonable. "Squid Rice" is a convenient pantry item made with 100% Hokkaido ingredients, perfect for pairing with drinks.◆◆◆◆◆◆ 【2nd Post】 ◆◆◆◆◆◆For my second post, I tried the "Nigiri Sushi 10 pieces" and the "Sweet Shrimp from Otaru."■ Nigiri Sushi 10 pieces1. Snow Crab2. Cherry Shrimp (2 pieces)3. Tuna4. Salmon Roe Gunkan5. Flying Fish Roe Gunkan6. Lean Tuna7. Squid8. Salmon9. Flounder Fin10. Scallop with Pickled Ginger and Soy SaucePrice: 980 yen (including 8% consumption tax)The quality of the sushi for 980 yen is decent.■ Sweet Shrimp from OtaruMeasured at 560g, 60g more than the standard weight. Received 60g as a bonus. The shrimp is very sweet and fresh, priced at 980 yen for 500g.The "Nigiri Sushi 10 pieces" is reasonably priced at 980 yen, with no premium ingredients but a good selection. The "Sweet Shrimp from Otaru" is deliciously sweet and fresh. The shrimp heads were used to make a flavorful broth. The store also had high-end items like "Kushiro Whole Tuna for 25,800 yen" and "Akkeshi Large Pearl Oysters for 8,980 yen." Both were visually appealing.◆◆◆◆◆◆ 【1st Post】 ◆◆◆◆◆◆I bought some affordable sushi. At Nishizawa Fresh Fish, a fish store in Mitsukoshi, they offer take-out sushi!!【June 2012】Department stores have fresh fish corners with take-out sushi and sashimi. Mitsukoshi Sapporo has "Nishizawa Fresh Fish." Recently, they have been featuring sushi specials on weekends. Sometimes they collaborate with MI Group's Marui Imai. The store is located on the 1st basement floor of Mitsukoshi Sapporo in the central district of Sapporo. Check the exact location on Tabelog. The take-out sushi from this store, being from Mitsukoshi, tends to be slightly pricier. However, the quality is closer to that of a sushi restaurant. On a Sunday, they had a limited set of 70 pieces of nigiri sushi as the highlight. It was also advertised in the newspaper.■ Limited 70-piece Nigiri Sushi Set14 pieces of: Salmon Roe, Scallop, Tuna, Squid, Salmon, White Fish, and Shrimp, 2 pieces eachPrice: 980 yenThe quality and variety for the price were satisfactory. I shared it with my usual companion. On that day, there was a 100 yen discount around 2:30 pm, so we took advantage of that. It became 880 yen, making it 440 yen per person. It felt like a good deal. Department stores tend to offer discounts earlier than supermarkets, which is nice. Sometimes they also have a show of dismantling a whole tuna. The tuna collar is very popular, but I have never been able to buy it here due to the strong demand. The tuna collar of a whole tuna is irresistibly delicious. It's interesting to stop by when you're in the area. Thank you for the delicious meal.

I always stop by on my way home from work. When I need just one more side dish or when I have a craving for sashimi, I always come here. The prices are a bit high since it's a department store, but they lower them before closing time. Even though a single pack is affordable, I end up buying three packs for 1,000 yen, which then become the next day's side dishes. As expected from a department store, the quality of the products is great, and they taste much better than what you would get at a regular supermarket. I will continue to use this place regularly.

I went to the basement of Daito Park to find a snack, and I happened upon a time sale where you could get 3 packs of items from a case for a total of 1,080 yen. I saw sushi and sashimi in the case and decided to get "Hokkaido live scallop sashimi" for 680 yen, "Red snapper sushi" for 486 yen, and "Surumeika squid sushi" for 324 yen, getting a 27.5% discount. I paid at the express checkout and paid an additional 4 yen for a plastic bag. I took the food back to my hotel and enjoyed it with some Japanese sake that I had bought separately. Unfortunately, I didn't have chopsticks, so I had to eat in a less refined way, but the taste was up to the standards of the department store basement.

I told the shop staff, "I'm just browsing," and came to see the seasonal products as usual. I really like the first basement floor of Mitsukoshi. Especially, I'm happy to come regularly to "Sengyo Nishizawa" to check out the seasonal fish. The salesperson was a slender, small, young, and beautiful woman I had never seen before, but I liked her confident sales pitch, product knowledge, and recommendation of deliciousness. At the end of the time sale, "I'll give you a discount. I'll make it 680 yen." A whisper in my ear. I had no intention of buying, but with that price, I couldn't resist. I declined the offer to have the shells peeled. When I got home, I peeled the shells and made a broth with the shells. At the same time, I prepared a kombu (kelp) dashi. I combined the shellfish broth, kombu dashi, and rice, and cooked it. It turned out to be an exquisite spring meal. The shellfish broth has a unique aroma and richness. The perfect condiments are grated ginger and green onions. It turned out to be the most delicious spring meal!

Mitsukoshi. It must be expensive, right? It feels out of place for me, but Mitsukoshi is the only place where I can buy uniforms and such. So, I decided to wander around the basement floor of the department store. On days with 5 or 6 in them, the food floor has great deals! They have a bargain sale. Even though I usually can't afford the high-priced items, I still stroll around while thinking that the common people's wallets won't open. The fish store was particularly bustling. Sashimi packs for 1,000 yen for 3 packs. That does seem cheap. I was about to pass by, thinking that the selection was a bit limited, but the shelves with 2 packs for 1,000 yen kept moving and increasing, and they were quickly selling out. It was around 6 pm, and the store probably wanted to sell out. I noticed that my daughter was among the housewives, clinging to this carpaccio. You really want to eat that, don't you? Her desperate expression was too funny. I ended up buying octopus carpaccio, Atlantic salmon, and red snapper sashimi. Since I didn't know where the register was, I asked the staff to give me these. The lady asked me if I could eat herring, and I nodded, so she also gave me that. With the herring as a service, I ended up getting 4 packs for 1,000 yen (excluding tax)! At the register, they even put two ice packs without me asking, and handed me the bag with both hands after packing it. Truly Mitsukoshi. When I bought designated socks earlier, the overly polite language and excessive packaging made me feel uncomfortable. Socks won't wrinkle, and I want to say to put a seal on them, but with food, it's different. Getting treated with care gives a sense of security. I made a detour on the way back and got some sashimi packs near closing time. They may not have the best freshness, but they were cheaper than buying sashimi from the nearby supermarket at the same time. The bargain sale is great. Thank you for the meal.