| Podcast time | Every Thursday from 10:00 |
| Contact | voicesinjapan@gmail.com |
| Website access | http://podcast.voicesinjapan.com |
| Notes | Podcast is in English |
Tune in
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The masters, Ben & Burke
The podcast is great for those living in Japan (or thinking about it), traveling to Japan, or even for anyone who wants to practice their English listening skills! The podcast can be accessed on their site http://podcast.voicesinjapan.com. For more information on Voices in Japan, you can access them at https://twitter.com/voicesinjapan, https://www.facebook.com/voicesinjapan/, and on their instagram account https://www.instagram.com/voicesinjapan/. So, to learn more about Japan and to get some perspective on its deep culture, take a listen to Voices in Japan!
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1500 |
| Opening Hours | 11:30 - 15:30 (LO 15:00) & 17:30 - 22:00 (LO 21:30) weekdays 11:30 - 22:00 (LO 21:30) Sat, Sun, Holiday |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-821-0044 Toyohira ward, Sapporo (main store) 011-213-1230 Central Sapporo location https://www.soupcurry-king.shop/index.html |
| Notes | Soup curry, English menu available Parking at Toyohira shop, No parking at Central Sapporo location, Non smoking |
| Location / Getting There | Toyohira store : From central Sapporo, take the subway to green line towards Makomanai. Get off at Minami-Hiragishi station, it's a 7-minute walk. 〒 062-0933, Hiei 3 岸 Hiragishi, Toyohira-ku, Sapporo City 1-1 Central store : Basement floor. It is a 5-minute walk from Odori or Susukino Station. 2 060-0062 Chuo-ku, Sapporo Minami 2 Jo Nishi 3-chome 13-4 Kataoka Building B1 |
Central Sapporo location
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Beef curry
Soup King curry offers the vegetable curry, crispy chicken leg curry (yum), pork curry, and seafood curry. But each soup curry store has its own additional dish. Soup Curry King has a beef curry, a beef tendon curry, and if you’re interested, they have a natto minced beef curry. Natto is made from soybeans, and is a pungent favorite for Japanese nationals. Spice levels range from one to ten, then jack, queen, king, and finally the joker (adding of death sauce to the curry). Rice comes with all curries. For a little extra yen, toppings can be added. Soup Curry King as an extra twelve toppings from eggs & bacon to quail & even jellyfish (why not try?). Beers, soft drink & lassis are on the drink menu.
| Admission | Free admission |
| Opening Hours | All day |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 0139-42-2275 |
| Notes | Parking available 175 cars, Toilets, Wheelchair access & toilets. Matsumae Sakura Festival (late April-mid May) Matsumae Ajisa Festival (early August) |
| Location / Getting There | 6 hour drive from Sapporo or 2 hour bus ride from Hakadote, get off at "Matsujo Bus Stop", 7 minutes on foot. Matsujo, Matsumae-cho, Matsumae-gun, Hokkaido, Japan 049-1511 |
The extensive Matsumae Park
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The path running through the park
Besides the cherry blossoms the park has other flowers that bloom throughout the summer and spring. Camellias come out from April to May, dandelions & azaleas in mid-May. In early June, wisterias are in bloom, and from July you can see hydrangeas & roses in the park. There is a path that runs through all the way up to a second park at the back and to the base of the mountains. It is well worth a walk up as at the top you can enjoy great views looking over the whole of Matsumae Park and the Strait of Tsugaru. There are two festivals held in Matsumae park, the first is the Matsumae Sakura Festival which is held from late April to mid May. The second is the Matsumae Ajisa Festival in early August.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1000 - ¥2000 |
| Opening Hours | 19:00 - 7:00 Monday - Wednesday 19:00 - 8:00 Thursday - Saturday 11:30 - 14:30 & 18:30 - 1:00 Sundays & public holidays |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-562-5077 |
| Notes | Roast beef don & soup curry restaurant Seating 8 Secluded restaurant, smoking, no credit cards no wifi, no parking, open all night, Menu in English, Chinese & Korean |
| Location / Getting There | Located in Susukino, Sapporo. 3 minute walk, south from Susukino subway station, 2nd floor of Susukino Chuo Building Minami 6 Jonishi Chuo Ward Sapporo Hokkaido |
Chicken soup curry with vegetables
If you are in the entertainment district of Sapporo, and are looking for a late dinner, or one of those extremely late “grab a bite after a night out” scenarios, then Kuma-chan could answer those needs. It is a tiny, comfy restaurant settled in downtown Susukino. It is tucked away on the second floor on the main street, and can be found by its sign on the sidewalk. It is self run by the owner, and due to the small size, reservations are not possible. The menu is straight forward and comes in a few languages, so it is easy to order.
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Cozy Kuma-chan
Kuma-chan which translates to “little bear” has two main dishes on its menu. Roast Beef Donburi & soup curry. Donburi or ‘Don’ is a Japanese “rice bowl dish” consisting of either fish, meat, vegetables or other ingredients simmered together and served over rice. At Kuma-chan they have the Roast Beef Don which comes with raw egg, lettuce, and dried seaweed (nori). Mix it all together and enjoy! The roast beef for these dishes comes in 100, 150, 200 0r 300 grams. Kuma-chan also has soup curry. Take your pick of half a dozen soup curry dishes including chicken, vegetable, lamb or the Kuma-chan special. Topping are extra and the spice level ranges from one to seven. Rice comes with all soup curry bowls. Teas, juices, lassis, beer, and Zimas are on the drink menu.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1000 - ¥1600 |
| Opening Hours | 11:00 - 23:00 (Last order 22:15) |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-209-5102 |
| Notes | Japanese restaurant, non smoking Seating 52, credit cards welcome Menu comes in English, korean, and Chinese |
| Location / Getting There | Located in Stellar Place Dining on the 6th floor. Above Sapporo station 2 Chome Kita 5 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0005 |
Delicious udon noodles
If you are looking for some Japanese cuisine, Kasyunan is a Japanese restaurant that primarily concentrates on soba and udon noodles plus other Japanese side dishes. The restaurant is located on the sixth floor of the popular shopping mall, called Stellar Place. With plenty of seating, and with its extensive menu, Kasyunan is a good choice for lunch or dinner. The two main noodle dishes in Japan are soba (thin buckwheat noodles), or udon (thick wheat flour noodles). They both come hot, or cold.
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Fantastic tempura
The menu comes in a variety of languages, and is pictured, which helps when ordering. The Japanese menu has more on it than the translated menu, so make sure you look at both menus for a full selection! The noodle dishes come with extra toppings or as a side dish as part of a set. The set lunches and dinners are fantastic. Besides the soba and noodle dishes, there are fish dishes, crispy tempura dishes, vegetable dishes, and curry dishes. All are set out in Japanese bowls and dishes. The rice bowls have an option of four different toppings. Kids meals are also available for the young ones. The drink menu has juices, soft drinks, beers, and wines.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥2000 |
| Opening Hours | 11:00 - 22:00 |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | http://toriton-kita1.jp/english/ Toyohira : 011-817-7788 Maruyama : 011-633-5500 Kaitenzushi Toriton : 011-818-3366 Atsubetsu : 011-898-7777 Sakaemachi : 011-731-3333 Higashi : 011-374-8666 |
| Notes | Sushi Restaurant No wifi Credit cards not accepted Wheelchair access English menu available |
| Location / Getting There | There are multiple locations around Sapporo. Refer to map. |
Sushi train location
Toriton Sushi is a successful chain of restaurants that can be found throughout Hokkaido, primarily in Sapporo. There are four sushi restaurants and two sushi conveyor belt restaurants, also known as kaiten-zushi restaurants, in the Sapporo area. Hokkaido is famous for its seafood and the sushi here is no exception! When looking for a sushi restaurant, Toriton is a great choice. They have a great selection of sushi, with alternative menus set out in English.
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Delicious red caviar (ikura)
As with all kaiten-zushi restaurants, you pay by the plate, with two pieces of sushi per plate. For sushi restaurants you can order more by pieces. The plate prices range from ￥120 to ￥650 per plate, so you can play it cheap or indulge a little for those high end sushi pieces. They also have noodles and some fried chicken which is a nice option as well. The hot green tea is free, and goes well with your Japanese cuisine experience. If you are looking for something a little stronger, they have beer as well as sake.
White plate ￥120
Blue plate ￥160
Green plate ￥190
Orange plate ￥240
Purple plate ￥270
Red plate ￥320
Gold plate ￥430
Black plate ￥530
Checkered plate ￥650