Discover a kingdom of food in Hokkaido

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