Introducing spots loved by locals

In fact, the first railway laid in Hokkaido was the Horonai Railway connecting Sorachi and Otaru, which was laid to transport coal. It was the third railroad to be opened in Japan. Otaru developed as a port city and was crowded with many workers. Under such circumstances, the popular dish that warmed the body and was hearty was ankake yakisoba (fried noodles with starchy sauce). It has become the soul food of Otaru residents and is very popular among tourists as well. Enjoy the different flavors that the chefs at each restaurant have devised!

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Muroran was the port where coal from Sorachi was shipped to Honshu. In 1907, Nippon Steel Works was established and "Muroran, the City of Iron" was born. "Muroran yakitori" was loved by the factory workers. It is no longer a standard gourmet dish in Hokkaido, but the meat is pork, not chicken, even though it is called yakitori. Pork and onions, grilled on skewers with sweet and spicy sauce, and dipped in spicy sauce...both beer and rice go down a treat. You can eat it in Sapporo City, but why not visit the area and enjoy it with a night view of the factory?

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At its peak, Yubari had a population of about 120,000. After completing their hard labor, the miners went to their favorite restaurants to satisfy their hunger and relieve their fatigue. One menu item that was much loved by the miners was "Curry Soba". It is made with pork belly and onions, spices, and soup stock, and is served with a thick, hot sauce poured over the edge of the bowl. Please enjoy Yubari's famous gourmet food, which is not only melon, while feeling the atmosphere of the outside of the coal mine.

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Coal mines owned by zaibatsu such as Mitsui and Mitsubishi were active in Ashibetsu. In its heyday, the town was very active. "Gatatan" is a local dish that has been loved by people since those days. The roots of this dish can be traced back to the Chinese home-style dish "Gongtatang". It is basically a thick broth made from pork or chicken bones, with more than 10 ingredients including Chinese cabbage, carrots, onions, pork, shrimp, scallops, and shiitake mushrooms, and a beaten egg dropped into the broth. It is hearty, thick, hot, and tender, with a rich, nourishing flavor. It can be arranged in a variety of ways, such as gatatan ramen or fried rice, and is a popular local gourmet dish in Hokkaido.

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At its peak, as many as 23 coal mines operated in Akabira City. At that time, a popular meal in the homes of coal miners was Horumon-nabe, a hot pot of pork hormone, tofu, and vegetables simmered in a miso-based soup over a red-hot coal stove. The coal stove was fired up, the food was stewed, the people ate with gusto, talked with gusto, and worked with gusto! It is a "tasty coal mining heritage. In Akabira City, restaurants still serve Gan Gan Nabe with their own ideas. Please try and compare the unique "Gan Gan Nabe".

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