Junsumi Temple
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Tucked away in the coastal town of Mashike, Junsumi Shrine is the kind of place you’re unlikely to find in guidebooks. It is best known for its large wisteria trees that can be found in its spacious courtyard. Read More ....


Karayama is a large chain of restaurants throughout Japan. There are two locations in Hokkaido and they happen to be in Sapporo and in the adjoining city of Ebetsu. Karayama specializes in ‘karaage’. Karaage is essentially bite-size pieces of chicken thigh dusted with flour and deep-fried in hot oil. This popular dish is eaten in many Japanese households. Karayama has numerous karaage recipes and have a good lunch and dinner set menus. For example there is a karaage curry dish, or a fried chicken with egg on rice. This store is very affordable and you can find some delicious dishes here. 