Thus, Akkeshi Distillery is a fast-growing distillery that is attracting attention around the world. The train from Akkeshi Station to Kushiro Station was a Lupin the Third wrapping train. The author of “Lupin the Third”, Monkey Punch, is from Hamanaka-cho, Akkeshi-gun, which is located along the Nemuro Line . After having lunch at Conchiglie, I took a walk to the Akkeshi Ohashi Bridge.
The counter seating at Oyster Bar Pitresk had a great view, and I enjoyed the trinity of the best oysters, the best whiskey, and the best view. The whisky produced at the Akkeshi Distillery is also a specialty of Akkeshi. Akkeshi Distillery started distilling whisky in October 2016 with a strong desire to “make whisky like Islay malt using traditional Scottish methods. Two years after the start of whisky distillation, the first product was sold in 2018, and in 2021, it won the World Whisky Award 2021.



And one of the biggest uniqueness of it is the ice cubes in the soup. You will be shocked by looking at it because Hiyashi Ramen seems exactly what you imagine how ramen is, except ice cubes. Since ice cubes melt while you are eating, usually the soup of Hiyashi Ramen has a slightly stronger taste so that it will be best after ice cubes melt.
I used to use frozen shrimps, but with those the tails come out dark when cooked. So I started buying fresh shrimps, but the problem with that is the inconsistency of stock and high cost. As a solution, I installed a fish tank in my store so I can keep live shrimps on hand. From what I found with all my experimentations, it's best to shave dried bonito very thin, right before use.

Seeing the student actors moved to tears as they parted ways after the performance, I couldn’t help but think that several years from now they will probably forgotten the play and theater. But, at the same time I feel that it is important that SPAC will continue to exist here. The theater can provide us with timely opportunities to think about the important things like life and death that are inherently part of life and things that human beings should normally be confronting. In the past, theater performed a role something like a temple or church, and that is why a theater was always and should always continue to be a part of the community. This was something that the earthquake and tsunami made me conscious of again.
I had “Spag-Katsu”, a local dish of Kushiro, at “Restaurant Izumiya” in Suehiro-cho, downtown Kushiro. Spaghetti is a pork cutlet topped with spaghetti in meat sauce. It is served on a black teppan plate and is brought to the table with a sizzling sound. The restaurant that originated the spaghetti is “Restaurant Izumiya”.
However, if the last part, the liver, is not removed, the liver will slip out when the shell is struck against the wooden board. After dinner, I saw an Ezo red fox near Kushiro Station on the way back to the hotel from Nusamai Bridge. I was quite surprised to see an Ezo red fox in front of Kushiro Station, not in the mountains. This was the only time I saw an Ezo red fox on this trip. The story of “Lost Kamuy” centers on the extinct Ezo wolf. The Ezo wolf was called Horokeu kamuy, “the god of hunting,” by the Ainu people.

Even post-peak pandemic, however, the convenience of asa-ra seems to have stuck, and many ramen shops around Tokyo have still kept their morning hours. Today, asa-ra is not just popular in rural areas such as Shizuoka and Tohoku with large populations of agricultural workers, but can be found all around Japan and is enjoyed by a much wider audience. Kitakata City in Fukushima Prefecture in particular is well known for its asa-ra culture. Similar to Fujieda City, Kitakata is home to many agricultural workers who get up early, tend to the fields, and then replenish their stamina with a hearty bowl of Kitakata ramen. While the original asa-ra may be from Shizuoka Prefecture, there are many people who strongly relate asa-ra with the northern region of Tohoku.
By the way, the general artistic director’s position is also under a 3-year contract, with the foundation’s board of directors responsible for choosing the person and the contract being one with the foundation. Under the previous general artistic director, the general artistic director had authority over personnel and executive power over the budget, but since then the system has been changed. From next year SPAC will become a public interest incorporated foundation and I think the contract system will change because of that, but I should still have executive power over personnel and the budget. Upon ordering, you’ll be served a cup of freshly brewed tea, alongside a teapot for refills and a snack of your choice. The modern teahouse carries more than 20 types of high-quality Japanese tea from Shizuoka, a prefecture known for its tea production.

This driving route takes you to places famous for beautiful Mt. Fuji views. We will take the Toyo Tires Turnpike to see the spectacular view of Mt. Fuji over Lake Ashi. From there we will continue to the Lake 熱海グルメ Ashi Sky Line, to reach the Mikuni mountain path observatory, the perfect place to appreciate the splendor of Mt. Fuji. Panoramic views of the mountain, from foot to peak, can be seen here on clear days.