<strong>Katsukani no Hanasaki: </strong>Sapporo, the capital of Hokkaido, is one of the world's top destinations for crab connoisseurs. At Michelin-starred Katsukana no Hanasaki, diners can enjoy<strong> </strong>world-class crab prepared in multiple ways, including grilled and boiled.
Katsukani no Hanasaki: Sapporo, the capital of Hokkaido, is one of the world's top destinations for crab connoisseurs. At Michelin-starred Katsukana no Hanasaki, diners can enjoy world-class crab prepared in multiple ways, including grilled and boiled.
Katsukani no Hanasaki
<strong>Kaiyotei Susukino: </strong> Crab croquettes are the star on the menu at Kaiyotei Susukino.
Kaiyotei Susukino: Crab croquettes are the star on the menu at Kaiyotei Susukino.
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<strong>Sapporo Kanihonke:</strong> Standouts at this Sapporo institution include crab sashimi and sushi. Many visitors come for their crab hotpot dishes, either kanishabu served without the shell, or kanisuki, served with.
Sapporo Kanihonke: Standouts at this Sapporo institution include crab sashimi and sushi. Many visitors come for their crab hotpot dishes, either kanishabu served without the shell, or kanisuki, served with.
Sapporo Kanihonke
<strong>Jyogai Ichiba: </strong>Some of the freshest and best crab in Sapporo is served in the outdoor stalls of Jyogai Ichiba, or "Curb Market."
Jyogai Ichiba: Some of the freshest and best crab in Sapporo is served in the outdoor stalls of Jyogai Ichiba, or "Curb Market."
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<strong>Nijo Market: </strong>Nijo is slightly more central than the wholesale market, meaning it attracts more tourists, but the quality of the seafood and crab is just as good as at its bigger counterpart.
Nijo Market: Nijo is slightly more central than the wholesale market, meaning it attracts more tourists, but the quality of the seafood and crab is just as good as at its bigger counterpart.
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<strong>Forget the steam: </strong>Part of the fun of traveling to Sapporo is trying the many different styles of crab dishes. That includes crab sashimi, pictured.
Forget the steam: Part of the fun of traveling to Sapporo is trying the many different styles of crab dishes. That includes crab sashimi, pictured.
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<strong>Hairy crab:</strong> The waters of Hokkaido are home to several seasonal varieties of crab, all of which can be enjoyed in Sapporo. These include kegani (hairy crab), pictured. It's prized for its delicate, sweet flesh. Other varieties include zuwaigani (snow crab), tarabagan (king crab) and hanasaki (spiny king crab).
Hairy crab: The waters of Hokkaido are home to several seasonal varieties of crab, all of which can be enjoyed in Sapporo. These include kegani (hairy crab), pictured. It's prized for its delicate, sweet flesh. Other varieties include zuwaigani (snow crab), tarabagan (king crab) and hanasaki (spiny king crab).
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