The 12th instalment of Rui Yoshida's Hokkaido Port Town Tour features indulging in salmon in Ishikari! This time the stage is set in Ishikari, a city adjacent to the north of Sapporo. In search of delicious sake and snacks, bar poet Rui Yoshida wanders around the town of Ishikari, which faces the Sea of Japan. He will be accompanied by HBC announcer Kanako Muroya. It was a wonderful trip that warmed both body and soul. First, we strolled along the Ishikari River, one of the most famous rivers in Hokkaido. We went to a restaurant where a processing factory was located and had salmon fillets and other delicacies. Rui was so impressed with the taste that he was already reaching for his sake. The store was lined with about 300 kinds of products. The two then decided to enjoy the scenery of Ishikari. At a coffee shop in Atsuta ward, they enjoyed a cup of speciality coffee with a perfect harmony of flavors, and looked outside to see the magnificent Sea of Japan. The Ishikari Sea changes its expression, sometimes gently, sometimes wildly. We enjoy a luxurious moment. Lunch was Ishikari nabe, a dish with a history of more than 100 years. Both Mr. Rui and Ana Muroya were impressed by the traditional taste and enjoyed their drinks. After satisfying their appetites, the group will stop by "Haiku Road". The winning haiku from the annual contest is displayed as a monument to commemorate the event. In the evening, we will go to a popular local yakitori restaurant. The most popular dish, chicken neck, is a tender and tasty gem. The meat of "Mouraiton," a pig raised in Ishikari, is a delightful combination of sweet fat and delicious meat. Rui's well-known " drinking friendship party" was a lot of fun, and the trip was full of Ishikari's charms. (Source: Japanese = hbc.co.jp || Translation = iniquitous at MyDramaList)