In the Daikodo Park area, in the underground food market of Marui Imai, I found a shop that sells delicious grilled fish. I was wandering around the floor looking for dinner side dishes, and the grilled fish at this shop caught my eye, so I decided to buy it. They had various options like single fish or sets with sliced fish, but this time I purchased the "Hokke & Salmon (600 yen excluding tax)" shown in the picture. The price may seem a bit high, but both were tasty with rich flavors, so I think it's a good choice when you want to eat grilled fish.

I splurged on some high-quality grilled fish, so I'm just posting photos. I bought "Kinmedai (2,500 yen excluding tax)" and "Salmon (600 yen excluding tax)" Both were delicious, but as a commoner, I found the salmon to be more delicious.

Grilled Fish Bento Box (Salmon) for 648 yen at Marui Imai Odori Building Depachika. Operated by a seafood company called "Kushiro Kitatoko," this deli offers a variety of pre-cooked fish dishes. The two-tiered salmon bento box is reasonably priced and suitable for seniors and women. The main highlight is the grilled salmon cooked using steam convection method, which remains tender even when cold. It also includes small shumai, rolled omelette, bamboo shoot tempura, carrots, and pickles. The rice portion is small with a hint of bonito flakes, making it perfect for those craving a fish dish. Highly recommended for when you're in the mood for fish! Thank you for the meal.

On a certain holiday, I stopped by while heading home. It is a shop selling grilled fish and other items located in the Marui Imai underground food section. The store is near Kamaei in the deli section on the basement floor, almost in a rectangular shape, and I remember that it used to sell similar items under a different name before. From the menu on that day, I chose a bit conservatively due to budget constraints. "Simmered rice with grilled saury (600 yen → 480 yen)" happened to have a 20% off sticker, so I couldn't resist buying it. The grilled saury on top had a slightly salty flavor, but it was delicious with a good balance of saury's grilled flavor and mildly seasoned rice. "Grilled fish 2-piece set (432 yen)" I had bought this before when it was from the previous shop, and once again, the price was just right, so I bought it. The pink salmon had a vibrant color and a decent amount of saltiness, but the richness of the fat was not overshadowed, and I didn't have any negative impressions. Similarly, the Hokke was quite thick and not occasionally smelly, but it was skillfully seasoned to bring out the saltiness and umami, and it was also good. I noticed that there are many shops like this in various department stores, but this time, everything seemed to be in good timing. Thank you for the meal.

When it gets hot, the symptoms worsen, and it is a designated rare disease by the government. Unfortunately, there is no medication specifically for my rare disease yet. I had to be hospitalized for treatment in April-May, following my hospitalizations in September and January last year. The support and comments from everyone were a source of strength for me during my hospital stay. After receiving the second dose of the COVID vaccine, I had to wait for two weeks before continuing with my treatment. At my July appointment, it was decided that I would be admitted in August, two weeks after completing the second vaccine dose. Prime Minister Suga mentioned that those aged 65 and above would be fully vaccinated by July this year, but Hokkaido has the lowest vaccination rates for both the first and second doses nationwide. There has been a 10% cut in the Pfizer vaccine supply nationwide, with Sapporo receiving only 30% of the expected quantity after mid-July. Despite this delay, events like the Olympic marathon will still take place in Sapporo. The news reports that it will be impossible to vaccinate the elderly in Sapporo throughout July due to a 70% reduction in vaccine supply, the highest cut in the country. The reason for this sevenfold reduction remains unclear. Thank you for your continued support. "Kushiro Kitasho" is a seafood company store with its main branch in Kushiro. The store focuses on local fish from eastern Hokkaido. They have outlets at the "Daimaru Sapporo Store" and "Marui Imai Sapporo Main Store" in Sapporo. Their top recommendation is the "One-night dried Pacific saury" made from Pacific saury caught in Kushiro. It is a bit pricey but has a delicious taste. The cute "Ichibanboshi" mark is a unique point for the fish, which is rare for fish. "Kushiro Kitasho" recently opened a new outlet called "Umazakana (Delicious Fish) at Marui Imai Sapporo Store." It is a takeout specialty store for grilled fish dishes like "grilled fish bento" and "grilled fish." The "Marui Imai Sapporo Main Store" forms part of the "Mitsukoshi Sapporo Store" and "Hokkaido Marui Mitsukoshi Co., Ltd." It is a long-established local department store in Sapporo with a rich history. At "Umazakana at Marui Imai Sapporo Store," they grill and sell fish from "Kushiro Kitasho" in the store. If you have an hour, you can have the fish from "Kushiro Kitasho at Marui Imai Sapporo Main Store" grilled for you. The style is similar to a morning market. It opened on May 26, 2021. I visited for the first time with my usual companion. The store is located in the basement of the Marui Imai Sapporo Main Store Daiichi Building in the central district of Sapporo. Check on Tabelog for the exact location. I visited around 1 pm on a weekday. The space was previously occupied by various fish-related stores like "Hamatou." Therefore, they also sell items like "eel" and "bagged oden." The grilled fish bento and grilled fish are now more affordable. They also sell items like "fish balls," which are similar to fried fish nuggets. They did not sell the grilled fish version of the "One-night dried Pacific saury" as usual. They said it would take an hour to grill it for me. They sell the "grilled fish bento" on weekdays for 540 yen. It includes "hokke" and "salmon" from the riches of Hokkaido. My usual companion loves "shimahokke." The "hokke" in the bento on the day of my visit weighed 406g (after removing the windbag), with the "shimahokke" weighing 177g. It had a jumbo-sized fatty portion with a strong umami taste. It also included side dishes like okra with sesame dressing, pickles, boiled vegetables, broccoli, potatoes, carrots, and rice with small plums. Price: 540 yen (tax included).