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Hokkaido is known for its sea urchin or uni, deemed by many chefs as the best in the world.

Hokkaido is known for its sea urchin or uni, deemed by many chefs as the best in the world.

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HOKKAIDO – Hokkaido is a treasure trove of good food. Here are four pilgrimage-worthy epicurean delights for your next trip.

No visit to Hokkaido is complete without a crab (kani in Japanese) feast. Commonly found here are the hairy crabs (also known as horsehair crabs), which are available year-round, the seasonal king crab and kelp crab (hanasaki crab).

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