"I used to hate pickles, especially the strong smell and pickled taste. I couldn't stand it when it was near me, so pickles were never allowed near me until my children left home after getting married. It wasn't until I started using Tabelog that I started to like pickles. It took a while, but eventually, I started to enjoy some pickled foods, especially those that I could eat like a salad. It wasn't until much later, maybe a year or two, that I was able to eat pickles. I think it was around the time I was able to eat senmaizuke that my wife told me I could also eat pickles. I found the long yam pickles at the JA Okhotsk antenna shop, which I thought was a JA antenna shop, but it seems to be a farmers' cooperative in Ohotsk town. They also had products from Iwamizawa. I want to try it with white wine on White Wine Day. I always have red wine in stock, but do I even have white wine at home? I might have to buy some myself. The long yam is thick, but it would be better if it were thinner. This is good though. My wife lacks taste, doesn't she? I'm already opening red wine, so it's white wine... It's crispy and sour, but even a couple who doesn't like sourness can enjoy it. It's delicious, not inferior to Tokachi, but the brand power is weak. Oh, well..."

I purchased this wasabi sauce at Kushiro Airport. It has been featured on TV and apparently highly praised by Matsuko. I kept it in the refrigerator for a while, but I tried it with roast beef and prosciutto over the New Year's holiday. The spiciness of the wasabi is quite strong and leaves a lasting impression, but it has a refreshing spiciness typical of wasabi. It would also be good to use in a ham sandwich. Unlike wasabi mayonnaise, the spiciness here hits you sharply. It was delicious even when drizzled over a salad of fresh vegetables. It seems to have various uses, so I would like to purchase it again if I have the chance.

[Hokkaido Veggie Marinade] A jar of marinated cucumbers, corn, snow peas, white beans, carrot bits, mustard, pepper, cloves, bay leaves, and chili peppers. A light and easy-to-eat pickle with a blend of herbs, spices, and a hint of sourness. Perfect for dressing on a lettuce salad or mixing into mashed potatoes for a special potato salad. The natural colorful appearance, simple black lid, and stylish glass jar make it a decorative pantry item. It's additive-free, safe, and also makes a great gift. [Rum Raisin Milk Jam] This rum raisin milk jam is a hit with its subtle raisin flavor and the delightful aroma of milk jam. The company's excellence (after reading their official website thoroughly) truly shines through in this product. It's not overpowering, not too sweet, but simply delicious. Goes well with toast, soft white bread, whole grain baguettes, biscuits, and yogurt with mild acidity. It was a delightful surprise in a bottle. [Hokkaido Beet Sauce] This beet sauce elevates any meat dish to a cafe-style meal with its sweetness from honey and aromatic beet flavor. It pairs exceptionally well with protein dishes. The natural color and lack of additives provide a sense of trustworthiness. [Hokkaido Fried Potato] A rich potato snack with several flavor options, including cheese and black pepper, with roasted almonds. A pocket-sized snack for adults priced at around 500 yen. It features high-quality Hokkaido potatoes and a stylish packaging design with Ezoshika (Hokkaido deer). [Fifties] Low-carb cocoa cookies with a slightly bitter and high-quality texture. The nuts add a nice touch, and the sweetness is almost non-existent. [Local Products Exhibition and Antenna Shops] Exploring and savoring delicacies from various regions and countries is one of the joys of traveling and a pleasure of life. However, there are times when travel is not possible. In such cases, visiting a local antenna shop that is filled with souvenirs and everyday items from all over Japan can be a fun way to experience different tastes without leaving your area. There are many such shops in the Tokyo metropolitan area and neighboring prefectures. Enjoy a mini-trip through food during your nearby walks when long journeys are not an option. It could be a nice addition to your daily life.

I obtained a product called "Strawberry & Milk Jam" from a confectionery store in Hokkaido, although I'm not sure which one. It comes in a jar with milk on top and strawberry on the bottom, separated into two layers. I felt a bit hesitant to eat it as is, so I tried spreading it on a muffin. Not knowing the correct way to eat it, I mixed the strawberry and milk together before spreading it, and it turned out to be delicious! The richness of the milk and the sweet-tartness of the strawberry blended perfectly. It's quite sweet, but if spread thinly, it could enhance the quality of bread.

At a certain event, I couldn't resist buying this sauce for wasabi lovers. It was around 7-800 yen. The sauce came with instructions on how to use it, and it was perfect for sautéed pork - not too spicy, with a hint of acidity and a taste similar to mayonnaise, with a slight wasabi flavor.