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Hokkaido is often seized by sudden chills, and it's looking to be yet another long winter. While the snow falls, there's nothing that warms your whole body quite so well as sitting in a warm room with delicious nabe (Japanese hot pot). For those living in Hokkaido, here are some restaurants in Sapporo that you can visit for nabe, made with the fresh ingredients that Hokkaido is so famous for.
Genghis Khan (grilled mutton or lamb) is a familiar sight across Hokkaido. Grilled to perfection on a special convex metal skillet and eaten with sauce that's unique to each restaurant, Genghis Khan has a deliciousness like no other. Even though it is now available to eat nationwide, tasting Genghis Khan in its home of Hokkaido is a special treat. This article introduces Genghis Khan specialty restaurants that are popular even among locals.
Tokyo Area Near Tokyo Kyoto and Osaka Area Hokkaido Area Northern Honshu (Tohoku) Central Honshu (Chubu) Western Honshu (Chugoku) Shikoku Kyushu Okinawa and Southeast Islands
Japan's largest city, Tokyo, is the center of culinary culture in Japan.
Coastal areas, mountains and valleys surrounding Tokyo are bursting with tourist destinations, such as hot springs and ski slopes, where many unique foods are only available locally.
The cities of Kyoto and Osaka, together with their surrounding areas, have greatly influenced Japan's culinary culture since the 7th Century.
The island of Hokkaido is home to wide-ranging produce of the finest quality, such as rice, meat, vegetables, fish and fruit.
The northern end of Japan's main island, Honshu, is renowned for its seasonal fruit and vegetables, nation-leading harvest of fish.
Chubu is in the center of Japan's main island, Honshu, and its culinary culture reflects its position between Japan's western and eastern halves.
Chugoku, on the southwest of Japan's main island, is rich with diverse produce.
The mild climate of Shikoku is ideal for growing citrus fruit such as sudachi.
Western culture was first introduced to Japan through Kyushu, Japan's third largest island, where the influence of Portuguese and other western cuisine influenced the creation of a colorful culinary tradition.
Okinawa, Japan’s southernmost prefecture, is a treasure trove of distinctive dishes and drinks that have become popular throughout Japan, including Okinawa soba, unique sushi toppings and Awamori distilled liquor.
