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One of the must-do things when visiting Japan is searching for the local giant Pocky. Each place has its own flavor, and so far I’ve tried melon, milk, strawberry, grape, and more. I want to travel all over Japan and try every Pocky flavor.

This is the scallop salt flavor, with an extra hint of seafood. I think it tastes even better than the regular version. It looks like this flavor is only available in Hokkaido, so if you come to Hokkaido, I definitely recommend buying some as souvenirs.

This is said to be the largest MUJI in Hokkaido, and it’s also the largest MUJI I’ve ever visited! It’s very convenient to get to, right next to the Goryokaku-Koen-mae tram stop. I originally thought I’d just browse around before going to Goryokaku, but once I went inside, I couldn’t stop. They really have everything, and the selection is so extensive that you’ll want to look carefully through every section. I had been searching for naan mix for a long time, and they actually had a huge amount of it here. I also finally found canvas sneakers in the right size, which I hadn’t been able to find anywhere else.
And it’s not just MUJI. There’s also a large, fun-to-browse Loft on B1, with a very complete selection of household goods, beauty products, stationery, accessories, and more. I had originally planned to spend only an hour here, but before I knew it, I had completely lost track of time. It took me about half a day to finally leave Share Star. A large part of what I spent during my few days in Hakodate went toward shopping here. If you already enjoy browsing MUJI and Loft, I really recommend adding this place to your Hakodate itinerary.

This place is best known for its Double Fromage cheesecake. The top layer is a light, melt-in-your-mouth cheese mousse, while the bottom is a dense, delicate cake. The combination of the two different textures gives it a lot of depth, and overall it's really good. It's perfect with black tea, which is smooth and not astringent, balancing the rich cheesecake nicely. The second floor is the dining area, and they also serve regular meals at lunchtime.
The first floor is a souvenir shop where you can sample cookies while browsing for souvenirs you like. They have a black tea chocolate sandwich cookie that I buy every time I visit. It's become my regular souvenir. If you come to Otaru, I really recommend setting aside some time at LeTAO for dessert and souvenir shopping!

This is a Hakodate-only store. If there were an option for ten stars, I'd give this place ten stars. This is the best salt-flavored grilled skewer bento I've ever had. Unfortunately, there's a little too little meat, but the rice soaks up the fat from the meat, so even the rice alone is very tasty. I recommend eating it once a day whenever you're in Hakodate.

One thing you definitely shouldn't miss in Sapporo is a late-night parfait. The place in the photo is Parfaiteria miL in Tanukikoji Shopping Street. It's open until midnight, making it perfect for a parfait after shopping. The parfaits here aren't only delicious; they're also beautifully presented, and each one looks like a delicate work of art. When your order arrives, it comes with a sheet explaining in detail all the ingredients used in the parfait. You can slowly figure out what's in each layer as you eat, which makes it even more interesting. Tanukikoji Shopping Street itself is also great for browsing, with all kinds of drugstores, capsule toy shops, and souvenir stores along the way. You can find almost everything you want to buy in one place. If you come to Sapporo, I highly recommend spending a full day exploring Tanukikoji, then having a late-night parfait after buying cosmetics and souvenirs.

While doing some research, I saw people say that compared with Wakamoto, this product is more commonly chosen in Japan. The dosage is 3 tablets at a time, 3 times a day, and it can be taken for stomach discomfort, bloating, indigestion, and similar issues. After trying it myself, I also felt that its effects were better suited to my needs. However, it needs to be taken regularly, and the effects are more noticeable after taking it for several days in a row. Lastly, everyone’s physical condition is different, so I recommend considering your own needs before buying it and deciding whether it’s right for you.

This is said to be Tokyo’s largest Bandai Gashapon store, and it definitely lived up to its reputation. Not only does it have a huge selection, but you can even find many rare capsule toys that you thought would never be released again. I got this Lucario there, as well as my favorite Yoshi and Pikmin that day. If you’re visiting Sunshine City in Ikebukuro, I definitely recommend stopping by and trying a Gashapon.

This hotel is about five minutes from Universal Studios Japan. Sometimes you can even hear visitors screaming from inside your room, which is pretty fun. We went during Halloween, and the hotel decorations were super cute. Breakfast was average, but the room was very comfortable, and the staff were also very thoughtful. It’s a very pleasant hotel. There’s a Lawson on the first floor where you can buy something to eat if you get hungry at night. If you don’t want convenience store food, you can also walk about five minutes to the shopping area in front of Universal Studios, where many restaurants stay open pretty late.

I bought this Panasonic hair dryer here. This Ikebukuro store is very large and well stocked, and it's pretty nice to browse around. But since it's in a busy part of Tokyo, some really popular items may still be out of stock.