★Delicious Foods of Hokkaido★ Recommended summer gourmet: ”Tokibi/Corn”
“It’s a staple summer ingredient that’s delicious whether grilled or boiled.”
Corn is one of the flavors that represents summer in Hokkaido.
In Hokkaido, where there is a large difference in temperature between morning and evening and during the day, juicy, sweet corn is in season from July to August.
Corn harvested that morning is boiled or grilled over charcoal to give it a fragrant finish, and is popular at tourist spots and events throughout the prefecture. You can enjoy the taste of freshly picked corn at the food stalls, roadside stations, and direct sales stores in Sapporo Odori Park.
Different varieties, such as Gold Rush, Yume Corn, and Pure White, have different sweetness and textures, so comparing the different varieties is one of the joys of summer.
Having corn on your hands makes summer travel even more enjoyable.
Corn bathed in plenty of sunlight is the star of Hokkaido’s short summer.
It’s plump and sweet when freshly boiled, and fragrant when grilled, bringing a smile to your face.
The sight of you walking around your destination snacking on corn purchased at roadside stations or food stalls is sure to be an unforgettable memory.
Different varieties have different flavors and sweetness, so it’s fun to get excited and wonder, “What kind of corn will I find today?” Why not enjoy Hokkaido’s nature and cityscapes with some summer-only corn in hand?
