Cup Noodles Curry Flavor
Nissin Foods, the inventor of the world’s cup ramen “Cup Noodles”, launched its curry-flavored noodles just two years after its start of sales. The noodles have a good body and the curry flavored soup is mild and creamy with the sweetness of vegetables.
Nissin's Curry Cup Noodles are such a convenient and tasty instant meal. I really love the rich curry flavor!
Kikuchi Park
Kikuchi Park, situated on a small hill within the city of Kikuchi, known as Kumamoto's back parlor, offers a tranquil spot for relaxation. Developed around the historic site of the Kikuchi clan's castle, who ruled this area for 450 years across 24 generations, the park is a cherished space where the community comes together. Notably close by is Kikuchi Shrine, erected by imperial decree during the Meiji era.
The Kikuchi Castle inside the park is a charming building with a wonderful historic vibe. Truly impressive!
Fukiya Furusato Village
Fukiya is a town that sits quietly atop a 500-meter high plateau. It once flourished as a mining town known for copper and its red ocher, beloved by the elders who built the streetscapes in an eclectic red ocher wash during the years between the end of Edo and Meiji Periods. The elaborately decorated luxe merchant homes and estates were already a remarkable site, but the town’s use of a hired palace carpenter to design a unified look and feel for the entire area is considered especially avant garde for the times.
When I visited on a weekday, the streets were really quiet. There were hardly any shops open.
Hokkaido University
Hokkaido University has a huge campus and an unconstrained space. A location of the ground is accessible on foot from the Sapporo station. The campus is open to the public for tours and walking as well as students or staff do.
The top university in Hokkaido! The ginkgo avenue in autumn is absolutely stunning!
HEP FIVE
“HEP” stands for “Hankyu Entertainment Park”, where “entertainment” has both meanings; “entertainment” as well as “hospitality”. It was founded in November 1998 aiming to create a place where we serve hospitality which makes people want to visit again and again. When the bright red ferris wheel first appeared in the middle of the city, it became a hot topic because it was the world’s first ferris wheel which is a part of the building and equipped with air conditioning. Since then, it became a landmark of Umeda.
Awesome shopping center! There's a Disney store inside, and if you have the pass, you can even ride the Ferris wheel for free.
Shiroi Koibito Park
Shiroi Koibito is a well-known brand of sweets in Hokkaido. At Shiroi Koibito Park, you can tour the production line, learn the history of chocolate from the display, and create your own Shiroi Koibito snack.
The gardens are beautifully designed. There's a musical clock show every hour, and of course, tons of Shiroi Koibito products to buy 🥰