Wakkanai Sub-Port Market: Had a sea urchin rice bowl at the Wakkanai Market. It's July, the season for sea urchin, so I had a second bowl. It was cheaper than the sea urchin from Rebun Island, but I think yesterday's sea urchin was tastier... I thought I'd come back to Wakkanai during this season! The market is fun. There's a historical museum about Karafuto nearby, which was quite interesting.

Lunchtime becomes a cafeteria for local workers. Avoid crowds by shifting your schedule. Seafood dishes are priced like in tourist areas, but other menu items are reasonably priced.

Chitose Milk 250g for 250 yen (tax included). Chitose Milk Yogurt 500g for 500 yen (tax included). It has a rich and delicious flavor with a strong taste of milk. Be sure to shake well before drinking to avoid clumps. The label design is also nice.

Dear big brother, I received a souvenir from your expedition to Hokkaido! Azass <(_ _)> Black Thunder is often bought and eaten by hyenas, so dad was already aware of its existence (^^) Let's try it! When I take a bite, the melon flavor is strong and delicious! A while ago, I tried the White Chocolate Black Thunder, which is also a Hokkaido limited edition, at a local department store event, but I still think the melon flavor is tastier (^^)

In June 2023, I was in Wakkanai City in Hokkaido. I embarked on a solo journey like a kite with a broken string, leaving my job behind. After spending a night in Sapporo, I visited Utashinai City where I spent my elementary school years, stayed overnight in Takikawa, and then in Nakagawa Town where I was born. It was a nostalgic and enjoyable experience. Now, bid farewell by the innkeeper, I set off for Wakkanai today. Along the way, I thought about stopping for coffee and planning various things. However, the 90-minute drive to Wakkanai was uneventful! Just endless pasture lands, silos, and such scenery. I was driving at 70km/h on a road where hardly anyone else was driving, and I was constantly being tailgated, but I prioritized safe driving. At one point, I was filming the scenery when a road construction worker approached me and warned me, "Be careful! There might be bears around!" That scared me, so I just kept driving non-stop. When I finally entered Wakkanai, the joy of discovering a Seicomart was indescribable! The coffee tasted exceptional. I had to buy some souvenirs! I first bought various items at the local market. However, as someone from Sakaiminato, I realized that most of the items available here could be bought locally. The only things missing were hair crabs and king crabs, which were quite expensive here. But I found a large one that my friend liked, so I sent scallops and hokke fish as a gift, which is just between us. I also bought various snacks and had them sent together. It was a bit pricey, but such markets are invaluable. It was a lifesaver.

This is a market. It is Wakkanai Subport Market. They sell a variety of items such as seafood, vegetables, and sweets. I wanted to buy seafood but didn't have enough time, so I bought instant ramen instead. I got Asahikawa soy sauce ramen and Sapporo MARAYAMAZOO. They also sell a variety of instant ramen.