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Raw Corn That's Sadly Microwaved @ at Sapporo Curb Market [Hokkaido, Japan]
A group of ladies surrounding a stall and munching on something would likely cause a nosy Singaporean to take a second look; and i did.Noticing that they were having ears of corn, i peered towards the...
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Curb Market ((札幌場外市場, Jōgai Ichiba) - Sapporo Seafood Wholesale Centre @...
As mentioned in my post where i had my first bite of king crab in Japan, it was only in day six that i actively pursued the partaking of fresh seafood iconic to Hokkaido; by visiting a seafood...
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Taking the Subway at Sapporo [Hokkaido, Japan]
Without the convenience of the rented car that had been our only mode of transport for the past few days, both Alex and i had to rely on the public transportation in Sapporo and for me, i have always...
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Mt. Moiwa Shuttle & My Unsuccessful Visit to the Observatory @ Sapporo...
The night view at the observatory on the top of the 531-meter tall Mt. Moiwa at Hokkaido was said to be the top three in the whole of Japan and needless to say, i had to check it out despite my lack of...
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How to Purify Yourself with Holy Water Before Entering the Hokkaido Shrine @...
The above is a scene i frequently see in Japanese comic books when the character has to enter a Japanese shrine and although i have been to quite a few Japanese shrines in the my first trip to Japan; i...
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Omikuji - Traditional Japanese Fortune Telling in Sapporo @ Hokkaido Shrine...
When i departed for my Hokkaido trip last August, my heart was heavy as there was a major restructuring at my workplace and i can't deny the nagging thought hanging over my head; should i stay or look...
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Local Market (札中卸センター) near Curb Market @ Sapporo [Hokkaido, Japan]
My initial intention was to include this local market (札中卸センター), chanced upon when i was on my way to the subway station from curb market, in the day six posting but there were way too many...
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Irresistibly Charming Japanese Amulets (Omamori) from Hokkaido Shrine @...
The few Japanese shrine visitations had been boring until i got to the biggest and most important one in Hokkaido; the Hokkaido Shrine! Aside from the vast and peaceful compound it occupies, i was also...
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Hokkaido Shrine - The Largest Shinto Shrine in Hokkaido @ Sapporo [Japan]
Honestly, i was prepared to give Hokkaido Shrine a miss when i was in Sapporo as the shrines visited in the past few days of my first Japan trip weren't spectacular and i thought i should better spend...
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Buying JR Train Ticket from Sapporo to New Chitose Airport @ Hokkaido [Japan]
The most memorable thing from the Bali trip i took in July 2017 was that we missed the return flight to Singapore and since the visit to Hokkaido was a month later; you can't blame me for being extra...
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Day 6 in Hokkaido (Summer) - Inaugural Trip to Japan!
<<< Day 5As summer in Hokkaido wasn't that deadly compared to Singapore, we chose to walk along the street instead of taking the underground walkway to Odori subway station! See, the...
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Deep Fried Chicken Butts @ Thai Khaneng Coffee Shop in Woodlands Industrial...
As many of you are aware, i often relied on the Great Kon's recommendations when it comes to food and travel and today, i am going to share with all of you the connoisseur's latest haunt; Thai Khaneng...
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Using the Lockers at Maruyama Koen Subway Station @ Sapporo [Hokkaido]
In subway stations at Japan and Korea, i noticed they often have lockers and didn't quite understand why the commuters would need them until i went on a shopping spree at Shiroi Koibito park! Why?!...
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The Cheapest Meal in Hokkaido NOT from Convenience Stores - Gyumeshi from the...
In my three-night stay at UNIZO Inn, we often had to walk past this fast-food restaurant-like eatery called Matsuya (松屋) and i can't resist looking at the huge poster promoting their 290-yen (about...
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Thai Khaneng Coffee Shop - BBQ Thai Food and Thai Milk Tea in Woodlands...
I shared about the deep fried chicken butts (they were really good) at Thai Khaneng Coffee Shop a few days ago and this time, i am going to kick start my review on the main meal i had at the industrial...
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McDonald's Ginger Pork Burger @ Sapporo [Hokkaido]
I think most of us are aware of this "Big Mac index" that gives the value of McDonald's iconic burger across countries using a base currency (i.e. US dollars) and i recalled reading it maybe a decade...
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Nijo Market (二条市場, Nijō Ichiba) - Seafood Galore in the Heart of Sapporo...
The centralized location of Nijo Market in Sapporo means it's popular with tourists and that often translates into rumors of a tourist trap.However, i needed to get packs of whole scallop snacks (as...
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The Old Polar Bear Exhibit @ Maruyama Zoo in Sapporo [Hokkaido, Japan]
Honestly, i didn't know that Maruyama Zoo in Sapporo was known to have succeeded in breeding polar bears since 2000 although on a prouder note, our dear Inuka from Singapore Zoo was the first polar...
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Chocolate Lounge Cafe - Sweetness Overdosed @ Shiroi Koibito Park [Sapporo,...
As i slowly creep into the late 30s, my tolerance for sweet stuff has reduced significantly and i would have likely given the chocolate lounge a miss if not for the one item that caught the attention...
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The Landing Point - Afternoon Tea Affair By The Bay @ The Fullerton Bay Hotel...
My friend couldn't believe her ears when i mentioned my dislike for scones and insisted i must try the ones at The Landing Point; her insistence eventually resulted in a birthday treat for me as i have...
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