"I visited the 'Obihiro souvenir famous store association' in Obihiro. I arrived early and was looking for a place that was already open, but couldn't find any. So, I decided to check out the 'Tokachi Obihiro Airport' to see if there was anything there. However, I couldn't find any good places to eat there. It was unusual. They didn't have ramen or curry either. I wondered if I just couldn't find it. Oh, I remember there was a pork bowl restaurant that was open from around 11 am. I'm looking forward to drinking in the morning. When it comes to airport departures, there are famous stores. I quickly decided on this restaurant. I ordered boiled edamame, which was cheap but my wife likes it. It's a good choice for women. At first, I thought it was just boiled beans, but as I ate, I couldn't stop. It's simple but delicious."

From the department manager at work: During Golden Week, I visited my wife's hometown of Obihiro and for some reason, I received a souvenir as a token of appreciation. It was a package of Tokachi Daizu products with a description that read "kintsuba". I feel like I've heard of kintsuba before, but this was my first time trying it. It looks dark and elongated, similar to karinto, with a moist and soft texture. Inside the thin dough, there is sweet red bean paste. It's very sweet and makes me crave bitter tea after each bite. I recommend it for those who enjoy sweet treats and red beans. I think my wife must have thought, "Let's buy something as a gift for once." I enjoyed it. Ryugetsu's website: http://www.ryugetsu.co.jp/

Last year, my eldest daughter brought me a souvenir from Hokkaido, "Sanpouroku" by "Yanagi Tsuki"! It was my first time trying the "Sanpouroku Plain", and the cute white birch pattern made me hesitate to eat it. When I heard that "Yanagi Tsuki" would be participating in the Hokkaido Product Fair at Mitsukoshi Sendai Store, I was eager to try the other flavors of "Sanpouroku", so I hurriedly went to the event. The atmosphere at the special venue was lively with shopkeepers calling out and customers bustling around. My main targets were "Yanagi Tsuki" and "Royce", so without getting distracted, I headed straight to the "Yanagi Tsuki" corner. The "Sanpouroku" comes in four flavors besides Plain: Maple, Chocolate, and a seasonal limited edition Matcha. I wanted to try the Maple flavor, but since my second daughter doesn't like maple, I chose the "Sanpouroku Chocolate ¥699" this time. Similar to the Plain version, the moist texture and the contrast between the coating chocolate's crunchiness are interesting. I personally preferred the Chocolate over the Plain as it had a slightly more adult taste. During the tasting, the shopkeeper also offered me the "Kinachoco Black Soybeans ¥257", which was delicious! Coated with Hokkaido black soybeans and locally produced Kinako chocolate, the Kinako powder, which I usually don't like, was not gritty at all. Instead, the fragrant taste of black soybeans and Kinako was irresistible. The sweetness was mild, and the black soybeans gave a healthy touch, making it easy to overeat. Next, I fell in love at first sight with the "Garitto Cheese ¥360" that I saw on the event flyer! It's not a cheese cookie or a rice cracker, but a rather mysterious snack. I love the lingering rich cheese flavor in the aftertaste. As mentioned on their website, it might be perfect as a wine accompaniment, although I have zero credibility as I can't drink alcohol at all. All my choices this time were a big hit, and I was very satisfied.

I received a snack called "Sanpou Roku no Kowari." It seems to be chocolate-coated Baumkuchen. It is made with white and milk chocolate to resemble the bark of a white birch tree. The moist cake inside is coated with chocolate, so it can be enjoyed without feeling dry. The ingredients are sourced from Tokachi, so you can enjoy it with peace of mind. The original "Sanpou Roku" snack is cylindrical and vertically divided, but this "Kowari" version is smaller and individually packaged, making it a great souvenir to give out.