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30 December Tomakomai City, Hokkaido

Tomakomai Ramen AJI no GOJUUBAN

Tomakomai Ramen GOJUUBAN

It's Hokkaido ramen.

Is it miso ramen?

Here you are.

Looks as delicious as ever!

It's miso bean sprout ramen, kotteri type.

Thank you.

Okay, if you'll excuse me.

"Kotteri"?

Welcome.

Hello.

A large serving of Chashu Miso, kotteri.

Okay. Chashu Miso, large, kotteri.

Got it.

* "Kotteri is +¥20 *Large serving is for all types of ramen +¥150 Our Commitment!! By frying the bean sprouts with lard, it adds more richness and umami than "assari (mild)"!! What is "Kotteri"!

"Frying the bean sprouts in lard."

So "kotteri" means the rich flavor coming from the fried bean sprouts?

Bean Sprouts Ramen (Shoyu • Salt • Miso) Spicy Bean Sprouts Ramen (Shoyu • Salt • Miso) Curry Bean Sprouts Ramen (Shoyu • Salt • Miso)

Curry-Bean Sprouts Ramen...

Does this mean there are three flavors of curry: shoyu, salt, and miso?

This is difficult. Is this the Tomakomai style?

This sound of the wok is music to my ears.

A wok is a a musical instrument.

And Taisho even looks like an experienced musician.

Ramen Set Meal (Shoyu • Salt) Bean Sprouts Ramen Set Meal (Sunny-Side Up • Small Rice • Pickles) "Kotteri" is +¥20

Sunny-side up....

An egg arrangement that you won't find at ordinary ramen shops.

There is no gyoza or chahan.

That'll be ¥940.

Yep.

But it's a wonder that there is a ramen set meal with sunny-side up eggs...

Okay, I received exact payment. Please come again next year.

Interesting... I'll try it.

Of course. Happy new year.

Happy new year!

Excuse me.

Yes.

I'd like a Set Meal of Curry Bean Sprouts Ramen with Miso.

Set meal, got it. Would you like it "assari" (mild) or "kotteri" (rich)?

Kotteri.

Okay, noted.

Welcome!

"A ramen shop in the northern land at the end of the year.

Ordering curry with bean sprouts and miso."

By Goromaru. Kidding.

Excuse me, can we place an order?

Be right there.

Thank you for your patience.

Curry-Bean Sprouts Ramen Miso Set Meal, kotteri type.

[Curry-Bean Sprouts Ramen Set Meal (Sunny-Side-Up • Rice • Pickles)]

I humbly receive.

[Curry-Bean Sprouts Ramen (Miso • Kotteri)] Harmony of Curry and Miso Couldn't help but smile at the kotteri bean sprouts

The gradation of curry and miso... isn't so bad.

Ah~ Terrific!

Curry and miso go well together! Delicious!

This taste feels nostalgic.

And yet for some reason it feels like a taste that's Hokkaido.

I see. So this is the "kotteri" flavor they're talking about.

The bean sprouts are beaming!

The firm, curly noodles is a Hokkaido thing.

It goes hand in hand with the soup.

It's ofu.

I never thought I'd see you in ramen.

Nothing beats the deliciousness of ofu fully soaked in curry soup.

[Sunny-Side-Up] Gratitude for the runny, half-cooked twins

Medamayaki Nose Gohan (Fried Egg on Rice)... MNG.

No matter where you go in Japan, this deliciousness is unshakeable.

Gentle taste of cabbage.

We're done.

Thank you.

It'll be ¥2,970.

Today was delicious again.

Thank you.

Here.

Got it. I received ¥3000.

This one's also dyed in curry color…

A bit sweets-like chashu. It's fun.

Soup curry.

The correct choice.

Here's your service ticket.

Oh, I enjoyed the meal.

Thank you very much.

Thank you for the business.

Curry-Bean Sprouts Ramen with Miso...

Yes, thank you.

And here's kotteri with shoyu.

Yes, tha~nks.

Yesss, here's where the set meal really comes into its own!

Plop! Here we go!

It's a luxury that's different from ramen rice!

Curry is the best!

I can't get enough of it. It's the best.

And here is where the chashu comes in.

After all, I've loved this kind of thing since I was a kid~!

Rice and curry, rice and miso soup.

Those are dreams happening at the same time.

"Aji no Gojuuban" (name of the shop), you're too good!

Thank you for the meal.

Found a good restaurant as soon as we landed.

It's a blessing in disguise that we got off to a great start on the worst trip ever!

Well, there's still a bit of traveling to do before we get to Otaru.

INOGASHIRA GORO MATSUSHIGE YUTAKA

Regardless of time or society...

The Last MISSION of the Year

Yaho~ Now THIS is a meal!!

When someone indulges in satisfying his hunger...

The Skies, the Hills, Hokkaido is Endlessly Wide

...he will become selfish and liberated for a moment.

I hope I'm healthy, happy, and can eat a lot again this coming year

Without being disturbed by anyone...

...to eat freely is an act of aloofness.

TOMAKOMAI

SAPPORO

ISHIKARI

This act is the best comfort given...

OTARU

A Happy Year-End of Running and Eating

Yes yes, this is what I wanted to eat

Solitary Dining

Long Live

...equally to every man.

WABI-SABI SUBS PRESENTS

K O D O K U N O G U R U M E

2022 New Year's Eve Special

Year-End Party, The Fighting Arts of Food

Crab Errand Sure is Tough. Crab Errand Sure is Tough.

"The sky and the hills are endlessly wide" Trip to Hokkaido with my lil partner again this year!

SUBTITLES BY WABI-SABI SUBS

I can't go that fast. I've got quite a load to carry.

Translation / Editing / Timing: EARTHCOLORS

I can't take the highway.

Hey, what is this!

It's a crab, right?

What is that?

I'll take your picture.

Yeah, take my picture, what is this?

Okay, say "cheese".

Awesome!

People are pointing at it, wherever I go.

I feel like a wanted criminal.

I never thought I would come to Hokkaido by car at the end of the year...

And with huge crab on board... How did this happen?

29 December Tsukiji Outer Market

Kobayashi-san, you've been working hard. I have heard you sold a lot of crabs.

Yeah, we sure di~d.

Thanks to this thing you imported from Canada!

No, of course not...

No really, I'm not kidding.

There were many young people who wanted to have their pictures taken with it.

I really am grateful.

Oh, it's nothing.

So, I have something to tell you...

Well~, I have a contract with you to rent the crab.

But I was wondering if you'd let me buy it?

Oh, that's okay. Is this for another event?

Well, my brother, who took over a ryokan in Otaru, had collapsed in October.

I was wondering what I could do to help.

But (my hands are tied since) I have this company to run and employees to feed.

Then his daughter, who works as an office worker...

...said she'd quit her job and take over the inn.

She sure is a reliable niece. Such a good girl.

She wants to reopen the business as soon as the New Year starts. Isn't that amazing?

That's great.

I just wanted to help out in any way I could.

So that's where the crab comes in...

She said she wants to sell crab dishes from now on to liven up the ryokan.

If so, it must be that crab.

It's great for publicity, right?

When I told her about it, she said she'd really loved to have it.

That's good, isn't it?

I knew you would say so.

That is why...

I want you to deliver that crab.

I'm sorry?

Well, I want to deliver it by the end of the year.

But we're busy here on the last day of the year and New Year's Day, right?

You said that today is your last day of work for the year.

Yes I did say that but...

All right!

Hey! Guys! Okay, take it down!

Okay! Be careful!

Alright, go...

You mean, I'm taking this to Otaru?

That's right.

Hang on, but how!

Well, by car, of course.

Wait...

Eh~ like that?

It's quite embarrassing!

Please. You're the only one I can rely on.

No, it's impossible to drive to Hokkaido in winter.

What? Are you thinking you're going to drive all the way with that?

There's a ferry from Oarai in Ibaraki Prefecture to Tomakomai.

It's about this far from Tomakomai to Otaru.

It's this much. It's not too big a distance at all.

Just a tiny one.

Hokkaido in winter is tough, isn't it?

No, I don't think I can...

Kobayashi-san!

Ah, Mana!

Here he is... this person is Goro-san.

Nice to meet you!

My name is Kobayashi Mana of Otaru Kobayashi Ryokan.

Thank you so much for doing this for us.

I believe the big crab will liven up the ryokan and the town of Otaru.

We're looking forward to it. So thank you very much.

All... right then.

Just as I thought!

Mana, so that's that.

How are the preparations going over there?

We're managing somehow.

Uncle, thank you for everything.

Nah~.

Goro-san!

Please drive safe and take care.

Uh, yes, thank you.

We'll be waiting!

Excuse me.

I can't help but laugh now.

Okay, take care.

Oh, I think it's better to bring some winter clothes.

Well, good luck.

E~i! Since it has come to this, let's just get on with it! I get to go anywhere.

Why does this kind of thing happens to me every New Year's Eve?

If it weren't for this, I wouldn't have seen this scenery!

...I said to console myself.

Chitose City, Hokkaido

Wow, it's Hokkaido, alright. Hokkaido!

The sky and the hills are endlessly wide!

The tiny car makes me feel even more tiny!

But still, I want to keep on driving like this!

The scenery is even more relaxing at the speed of a mini car.

Cows, dairy cows!

[Gelato (Haskap Yogurt & Hokkaido Milk)]

Oh, it's thick and yet refreshing.

It's like gulping down milk from a dairy farm.

Hokkaido is melting in my mouth.

What is this. Hey, look.

It's a crab!

Huh, but why?

It's a crab!

Oh wow!

What's going on?

Oh my gosh!

Eh, wait, there's more inside!

Hey, it's making eye contact with me.

Would you mind if we take pictures?

Oh, it's okay.

Cool!

Let's take pictures!

Ya~y!

Crab!

Why do you have a crab?

It's a delivery.

It's Crab Mini!

Hey, that's a good one!

How far are you going?

To Otaru.

Otaru? So funny~!

It must be tough.

Can you deliver it for me instead?

No way, no way! It's too embarrassing.

But it's cute.

Of course it is.

I'll take a picture of it with you.

Alright! Ya~y!

Sapporo City, Hokkaido

Here we are at last!

As soon as I arrived in Sapporo...

...I started... to get hungry!

Will this be the biggest meal game of 2022?

Okay! Let's look for a shop.

What to go for in Sapporo, and how to attack?

First, scout out the streets of Susukino.

Oh, a nice little shopping alley.

There's ramen here too?

Some more ramen shops. Huh?

Sapporo ramen is a specialty in Sapporo.

I know that, but I ate ramen for lunch~.

RAMEN YOKOCHO Original Sapporo

SUSUKINO ICHIBA

Susukino Ichiba (Market).

This smells like seafood.

See, it's seafood!

Oysters! Over here's sea urchin!

Scallops...

Susukino Zero-Banchi Basement Pub Street

Where to eat... Oh!

A basement pub street!

Gaga~n! It's not open!

That's not Ho-'Kay-though...

They're not open.

Around here's closed.

If you're looking for a place to drink at this time...

Oh, it's okay.

Wait...

Really, no one's open here, no matter where you look.

Snack bars and pubs are still closed at this hour.

I know a good bar that's going to open in a little while. Would you like me to take you there?

I'm just hungry.

Oh you're just looking for a place to eat?

You know, there's a good ramen shop right on the corner...

There's a bit of a queue, but it's really good.

I already ate ramen for lunch.

Oh, is that so.

Then how about soup curry? It's not a famous restaurant, but...

I also ate soup curry for lunch...

You had both?

Yes.

At noon? Aren't you eating a lot?

Excuse me.

Are you a tourist, on an eating tour?

Oh well...

Where're you from?

I'm from Tokyo.

Have you tried Jingisukan of Hokkaido?

Not yet!

And sea urchins. You'd want to try Ezobafun uni...

I haven't yet!

Which one would you like to eat?

Both!

Both?

Yes but they're not open yet either.

This is a nightlife district, you know. If you want to eat, let's see...

You can find something maybe in Odori Park...

Park!?

Where!?

Oh, it's over there but...

Over there!?

Wait!

Thanks!

No, hear me out first! Will you be okay!

Well, I guess he'll be okay.

I hope he finds a good shop in Odori Park but...

I finally arrived at the park.

But it's still too far away.

Oi oi, there is no shop here at all.

There are two parks!

I'm at this park...

Where's the other park?

Did I make a mistake? The heck...

Should I go to Odori Park or go back to Susukino and wait (for shops to open)?

Either way, it will take time. The cold is biting me.

Could that smell be...

What's going on? The smell is so strong, but there are no restaurants around.

Meat! Definitely yakiniku!

NIKU NO ASAKURA

However, (from the looks of it) it's a slightly challenging shop...

No, I have to try it! Don't think about it.

There is no road less treacherous...

You'll know when you get there.

Do these steps lead to yakiniku heaven...?

Stairway to Heaven!

Found a yakiniku-ya in a quiet residential area!? "A slightly challenging shop"

The Biggest Meal Game of the Year! "There is no road less treacherous, you will know when you get there"

Here you go, salt seasoned.

Thanks!

Sure~.

Welcome. Do you have a reservation?

Uh, no... Can I come in?

Yeah, it's okay.

Well, sit here. I'll prepare the grill right away.

Well, I've been here for 15 years.

I've never had a customer just show up on my doorstep.

Oh, I'm sorry.

No, I meant it as a compliment.

I'm amazed you made it all the way here.

So, what would you like to drink?

Oolong tea, please.

Oolong tea, sure!

Finally, my body is warming up.

Let's eat!

Here's the oolong tea.

Let's see...

Salt Jingisukan Wagyu Sagari

There it is. Jingisukan!

You're mine now.

Wagyu Sagari Salt Sagari

"Wagyu sagari, a taste like no other".

"Teppan (iron griddle) menu: Salt Sagari".

Even though it's a mesh grill, they call it "teppan"...

What kind of meat is sagari?

Super Rosu

Super rosu?

I laugh a little, but I guess it's super.

Toromon. Is it a horumon toro (pork)?

Original TOROMON SAGARI BUTSU SPECIAL HORUMON

"Sagari Butsu".

Sounds like "boots that fell down (sagatteru)".

I see... I've decided on Jingisukan, so what else should I get?

Here's your appetizers.

[Appetizers (Botan Prawn • Shiitake))]

Just when my head is completely preoccupied with thoughts of meat...

...in comes two prawns and one shiitake mushroom.

How interesting.

Oh, there's more over here, too.

B STEW

What's B-Stew... Oh, it's beef.

A la carte items are also available. Assorted grilled vegetables.

Edamame

"Edamame, with salt of course".

Even the edamame has a tagline.

GYUTORO RICE GYUTORO KIMI

"It's delicious! You'll say to yourself. Gyutoro (raw beef) Rice"

Sounds delectable! It's so tempting!

Have you decided?

Can I order?

Yes, go ahead.

Oh before that, please turn the prawns over.

What can I get you?

Sorry, um let's see...

Salt-seasoned Jingisukan...

And Gyutoro Kimi (rice with raw beef and egg yolk) please.

Sure thing.

Also, excuse me...

What is "sagari"?

It's the part of the diaphragm on the lumbar side. It's tender and highly recommended.

Then I'd like some Wagyu Sagari, please.

You got it.

In the end, I ordered both lamb and beef, and I'm trying the seafood too.

A yakiniku man who had gone astray appears in Maruyama Park.

[Botan Prawn] Bite into it and get a whiff of the ocean You can't quit it, you can't stop!

I humbly receive.

You can peel the shell off if you like, but you can also leave it on.

Oh okay...

Oh how scrumptious!

The perfect amount of salt.

The ball is passed to Prawn, who pretends to kick it to Meat.

A stirring, intense offense.

I have no choice but to gobble it up.

The shell's so fragrant.

The shell is crispy. The meat is soft and flaky.

The whole thing is good. This is the true taste of prawn!

Welcome.

We're late. I'm Hayakawa, who made a reservation.

Yours is the white table at the back.

Sorry, we didn't notice the entrance.

I get that a lot. Please come in.

Here's the appetizer~.

Oh man, looks delicious.

What would you like to drink?

Two draft beers and...

Ah, then oolong tea, please.

Sure thing.

[Shiitake] One bite and the umami overflows...!

Thick.

Strong in flavor... Like a rugby player.

Thanks for waiting.

Here.

Oh, thanks.

Can we order?

Jingisukan...

For how many?

For 4.

Four people.

And Tongue-Salt good for 2.

And one Super Rosu.

They're going for the Super Rosu! This I gotta see.

The tasty seafood and shiitake will make your meat-occupied heads pure white (blank).

*A Sumo technique of clapping his hands in front of opponent's face to distract him This shop's appetizers might be a formidable "neko damashi"!

Thanks for waiting.

[Wagyu Sagari (with Egg Yolk)] [Gyutoro Kimi] [Salt-Jingisukan (with Negi)]

Please eat the salt-seasoned Jingisukan with negi after grilling.

For the Wagyu Sagari, well, it's up to you, but please dip it with a little egg and eat, after grilling.

Yes.

Okay.

[Gyutoro Kimi] Beef flakes melting on hot rice This is to die~ for!

Oh my, oh my....

Delish... Oh, you got me to say it.

But it is delish. I can't help it.

But this mashed beef is amazing.

It's excellent.

Now, let's try this with egg...

So this is how it is...

It's a kind of deliciousness that breaks the barriers of one's imagination.

The Way of Gyutoro... is awesome.

[Salt-Jingisukan (with Negi)] Salt-Negi is a Close Enounter of a Third Kind Tastes so good you can't help but roa~r!

First, I'll try it as is.

So darn good!

Jingisukan with salt is good.

I'm so happy to be in Hokkaido.

My tongue is trembling, my stomach is shaking.

Next...

Having it with salt-negi is also excellent.

This is the first time I've experienced Jingisukan like this.

Chasing sheep with cattle.

I never thought such a day would come... And to end the year like this...

Here's Jingisukan for four.

Looks good!

Awesome!

Oh, excuse me, two servings of Toromon and a draft beer, please.

Got it.

[Wagyu Sagari (with Egg)] The sauce is key to authentic yakiniku The beefy flavor will make you wagyu~r tail

Oh, this tone. It's the sound only good fat can make.

Here you are, Super Rosu.

Will you look at that!

Huh? Is that...

How do we eat this?

Cook it on the grill, then eat it.

Well of course, we know that.

Looks so good!

This is... amazing.

The trick is... turn it over frequently.

Do it often to avoid the flames to shoot up.

Well, no one has successfully done it.

Nah, we'll do our best.

Even if you do your best, when you think you can't do anything to stop the flames...

Here's some ice to put out the fire.

You don't trust us at all, do you?

Nope, I don't.

Nope, he says.

All right! I will also cook it slow and easy!

So thick!

Meat is thick!

Bodacious!

When it comes to raw eggs and meat, sukiyaki is the absolute king.

But now, a great contender has appeared.

I'm like an engineer throwing coal onto a steam locomotive on a snowy wilderness.

Burn, run, blow out the smoke!

Continuous hits of sheep and cows!

And cornering them in... is the egg!

And for my last bite, put on lots of negi!

It's a one-man Yakiniku title match.

I'm the winner of the mesh grill ring.

The loud cheers of the north are praising my victory.

Salt-seasoned Jingisukan I met at a shop far from home.

I will never forget your name.

Excuse me.

Yep.

This B-Stew...

Um, what is B...

It's beef stew.

Then B Stew and half serving of rice please.

Sure thing.

[Beef Stew] A serious dish from a yakiniku restaurant A beef stew packed with flavor!

It's packed with all kinds of beef flavors.

However, it is a wonder that there is certainly meat even though there are no ingredients.

How to describe this...

I wander around in pursuit of the elusive meat illusion...

Just like a Beef Bohemian.

Let's try it this way.

Of course, it's good.

The yakiniku locomotive, having run its course...

...enters the train depot for a relaxing evening of tender Stew-Rice.

The warmth of beef stew is a winter delight.

Sapporo Yakiniku Night was the best.

Thank you for the meal.

NIKU NO ASAKURA

What a meal! I'm so full of happiness.

Sleep well and tomorrow, I'm off to Otaru.

31 December Sapporo City, Hokkaido

Yes, I'm leaving Sapporo now... Yes.

I think I can arrive in the afternoon.

Yes, okay... then.

Let's complete the mission of transporting the giant crab.

Oh right! Let's eat crab after we drop off the crab in Otaru!

Otaru City, Hokkaido

Car trouble?

Is it malfunctioning?

I'm not sure, but I think the battery is dead.

Oh is that so.

I have a jumper cable. Do you mind if I connect it with yours?

I don't mind.

So kind of you. Thanks!

Alright!

Okay, go ahead please.

Okay.

Here we go.

Man, it's no good. The engine still won't start!

Is it the battery?

What's wrong with it?

What are we going to do?

Even if you ask me that, it can't run so it can't be helped.

Shouldn't you call a tow truck?

We already did. But we don't know what time they'll be here...

We won't make it in time if we're stuck here...

What's your name?

Inogashira.

Inogashira... what?

It's Goro.

Goro-san, please help us!

I have an item here that I really need to deliver.

Could you deliver it for me?

Please. Without it, we can't start the New Year's Eve ritual!

Deliver what and where?

Take this to Atsuta Fishing Port.

A rake?

It is used in the ritual of praying for a big catch.

We were on our way back after making a wish at a shrine in Otaru and this happened....

We beg you. Please deliver this to the fishing port!

I'm also delivering this to an inn in Otaru.

I'm so pathetic!

I've been entrusted with such a big job...

I can't face everyone at the fishing port if I can't deliver this rake.

I'm disqualified as a fisherman!

Okay, okay...

I'll deliver it.

Really?

Thank you so much!!

By the way... I've been wondering about it for a while.

Isn't that a crab? Isn't it great?

Yeah.

Let's take a picture to commemorate.

Oh, I'd like that!

Okay! Like this...

Ready...

Huh? Give me a break...

I'll have to call the Okami at the ryokan and tell her I'll be late...

Seafood! Alright, then like this...

Then, I will deliver it in time for 2 o'clock.

Please.

Please.

Thank you.

Please drive safely!

Ishikari City, Hokkaido

It's not that I'm a softie.

I'm just sure this car is destined for that.

It's the fishing port.

Atsuta Fishing Port Morning Market

Oh, isn't that it?

Oh, it is! It's here!

Ah, it's here, it's here, it's here...

You don't know how grateful we are!

Thank you so much!

I'm so sorry my employee caused you trouble!

Oh it's okay, I'm just glad I made it in time.

Thank you! Okay, guys, come on!

Let's get ready!

Here. This is to thank you for delivering it.

Please bring this with you.

So much...

Thank you so much. Excuse me.

Thank you.

It changed into real seafood...

*Folktale about a poor man who becomes wealthy through a series of successive trades, starting with a single straw. It's like an unexpected "Straw Millionaire.*"

Mr. Millionaire...

I am... hungry!

Alright!

I can't eat this right away.

Let's go find a shop.

There's nothing around here, right? Let's just go into town for now.

My hunger is at its limit. I'll go anywhere as long as I can eat.

Is that?

HIDAKA

Sushi! Sushi was the trump card, wasn't it?

Sushi-Sou Jun-Chou

It's my reward for helping out today.

Goro, eat fresh sushi from Ishikari! "Today's crab is special again..."

What to eat with sushi... "When in Ishikari, do what the Ishikarians do."

Welcome. Please take a seat over here.

Welcome.

Here is the menu.

Yes, sushi is perfect for now.

Fer-pect. Plus...

Ishikari Salmon Shoyu Ramen. My ears are twitching.

*hotpot native to Ishikari, Hokkaido, topped with butter Alright, Ishikari Nabe*!

I've heard of the name, but I actually have not eaten it yet.

On this occasion, let's get the authentic one? Okay!

Excuse me.

Yes?

Can I order Ishikari Nabe for one person?

Sure you can.

Then, I'll have that.

Okay. Ishikari Nabe for one!

Got it!

By the time the nabe comes...

Okonomi Nigiri

Egg, Tobiko, Octopus, Squid Salmon, Mackerel, Ebi-Mayo, Tuna Shrimp, Scallops, Amberjack Tuna, Hirame, Hokki Clam, Herring Roe Salmon, Negi Toro, Engawa Toro, Abalone, Anago Eel Botan Prawn, Crab

Hirame, botan prawn, they're all here!

Excuse me.

Yes?

Can I order nigiri by piece?

Yes, it's okay.

Salmon roe a~nd... Engawa.

Also... Crab.

And abalone, please.

Sorry, we're out of abalone. I'll prepare something else for you instead.

Okay...

How about mackerel-gari maki? It's very popular with our regulars.

Oh, then yes please.

Coming right up!

Here's crab...

Engawa...

Salmon roe.

This mackerel-gari maki is on the house.

It's for apologizing for the inconvenience, of running out of an ingredient.

Is that okay?

It's okay.

That's the way we do things. We call it "customer opportunity".

I see. Then, I won't hestitate to accept.

[Salmon Roe • Engawa • Crab • Mackerel-Gari Maki]

I humbly receive.

First…

Delicious!

Today's crab is also special!

The taste is different when eaten in the Hokkaido atmosphere.

Engawa is fatty and juicy.

Is the sushi so good because it's a return favor for delivering the seafood rake?

[Mackerel-Gari Maki] An unlikely secret scroll

Mackerel-Gari Maki.

It's good! No, it's not only good!

It's great! It's super awesome.

Why haven't I tried this combination before?

It's really wonderful.

It's a New Year's gift from the shop one day early.

This Mackerel-Gari Maki is delicious.

Here it is. Thank you for waiting.

Please use the sansho here.

Are you from the mainland?

From Tokyo.

The authentic way to eat Ishikari Nabe is to sprinkle it with sansho.

Please give it a try.

Okay.

A wonderful view of the nabe.

[Ishikari Nabe (For One Person)] A large school of salmon in a sea of miso And sansho makes it so good~

Maybe we should designate this as a national park.

Nabe and sansho... Yes.

When in Ishikari, do what the Ishikarians do.

It's the real deal.

It warms me like a magma from the depths of my stomach.

The flavor of butter, I can't get enough of it.

Salmon is reliable, cabbage so gentle.

Hospitality of a father and mother of the North found in one pot.

And the sansho works best in this!

Excuse me while I bathe in the hot spring with the oyako pair: Salmon and its roe.

Huh? They included udon here as a finisher.

It's konnyaku!

It's weird. But it's interesting and delish.

This nabe is the very essence of Hokkaido.

Food from the sea, food from the mountains...

...treasures of the earth are gathering to hold a festival.

It's nice to eat nabe on New Year's Eve.

I feel like the whole year is coming to a close.

In Ishikari, where we catch up with the mackerel.

Happy new year.

Happy new year too.

Take care, and thank you for coming.

Excuse me.

Can I have udon noodles to finish?

Sure. Haru-chan, udon for one, please!

Okay!

And can you make me more sushi?

Ask away!

[Scallop • Octopus • Botan Prawn • Uni]

Scallops are delicious!

The level of Hokkaido seafood is just too high.

Mizudako (giant Pacific octopus)! So resilient.

It's as strong as the Sea of Okhotsk!

Last night's shioyaki prawn was delicious, too.

But when it's raw, the sweetness stands out.

It's a shame to swallow it. I want to keep it in my mouth forever!

Good day.

Welcome!

Please use that tatami area!

[Finisher Udon] All the flavors of Ishikari are condensed here Enjoy it while it's hot!

Sansho-miso flavor, I love it.

Maybe add a bit more punch.

Ishikari nabe. I wish I could come here and have you, every end of the year!

Thank you for waiting.

It's like nabeyaki udon and really good.

It's great as a finisher!

The salmon and vegetables are so delicious that the soup develops deliciously.

Thank you for the meal.

Huh? I didn't pass this way when I came from Otaru, did I?

All Japan Road Map

What's up?

What, what? Did I do something wrong?

Oh no, oh no, oh no....

Okay, I'll take a video...

Oh it's Gala phone (no video feature)!

M-May I help you?

You're going the wrong way.

You're going to Otaru, right?

Yes.

You're going the opposite way.

We'll lead the way to the main street, please follow us.

I knew I was going the wrong way.

That was a close call.

But wait... How did they know I was going to Otaru?

Otaru City, Hokkaido

I managed to return to Otaru safely.

Thanks to those bikers.

Okay, I'll be there in another 20 to 30 minutes.

Huh? What's going on?

Kobayashi-san?

Yes, I'm Kobayashi Mana!

Sorry I took so long.

It's Crab Mini!

Take a pic! Take a pic!

This is the one...

Thank you so much for your hard work!

Uh, what... what is all the commotion about?

These are the Crab Mini-fans who rushed over upon learning of your arrival.

People who saw the car posted photos and comments on SNS, saying it was cute and a good omen.

It's like a lucky item and it's getting a bit of a buzz.

Look!

Black Joker: The weather was nice today! As I was driving home, I encountered a lost #CrabMini and guided it to Otaru. I hope it will arrive properly. Thank you all for your continued support next year!

Oh dear...

Keitaro: I'm craving for crab shabu-shabu. I'm just eating at my parents' home #CrabMini Positive Joe: I saw Crab Mini! It did its best without being shaken off #CrabMini Ami: I'm pretty close to Otaru but I think I'll go for a walk there with my dog #CrabMini

Didn't you go to Ishikari to help people?

Qusumi: It looks like it's packed with delicious crab innards #CrabMini Yumeko: Will this be displayed at the ryokan? I want to see it displayed #CrabMini Yoshi: I'm eating this tonight #CrabMini

Your popularity seems to have skyrocketed after that.

Bunny_Cat_1995: I hope you arrive safely at Otaru Kobayashi Ryokan #CrabMini

It's Rake Man!

Aki_mugi__78: When I went to Hanacha first time in a long time with Yuri, there was a crab in front of the shop, and it wasn't even ice cream lol Do your best to reach Otaru~ I'm going to eat it now!! #CrabMini

You did a lot of publicity for us before we reopened. So really, thank you very much!

It was worth the embarrassment.

The crab! Can we assemble it?

Let's do it!

I want to do it too!

Can you help out?

Then, thank you. Please unload the upper torso part first.

Please!

Can you lift it up a bit?

Yes, try to stick it in there.

Did it go in? Good.

The left leg isn't attached yet, so please do the left side...

Then everyone, on my signal, please pull.

Alright, ready.

1, 2... pull!

And pull!

And, pull! That's it, that's it.

Those on the right, please give it some more tug.

Pull!

Thank you very much!

Thanks to all of you, we were able to display our magnificent crab.

We will be open for business from tomorrow.

We look forward to your continued patronage of Otaru Kobayashi Ryokan!

We're rooting for you!

You can do it!

Let's liven up the town... and Otaru together!

I'm happy for them.

After completing the mission... suddenly...

...I am starving!

Okay! Let's eat Crossing-the-Year soba!

Ah~ That's a great shot. Just a little more from this side...

It's big, so a little more to this side.

Goro-san?

HANAGIN

I wonder if there are any eateries open... It's past 11:00 on New Year's Eve.

"Hatsuhana"...

Hatsuhana

ODEN Eatery HATSUHANA

It’s an oden shop. Thank God~.

I won't be greeting the New Year with an empty stomach.

Goro, what will be your end-of-the-year meal...? "I had fun running and eating in Hokkaido"

Welcome.

Please have a seat.

What would you like to drink?

Uh... Oolong tea, please.

Okay.

Do you want it warm?

Yes please.

Alright.

It's a cool, austere shop.

Please.

Onigiri (Salmon, Chiso, Ume...) Rice Miso Soup (Shijimi, Nameko) Torimen Curry Soba Zaru Soba

Found the Year-Crossing Soba.

"Torimen"? What's that.

Excuse me, what is Torimen?

It's nyumen (somen noodles soup) with chicken in it.

Oh~ Nyumen...

Then, I'll have Torimen and Cod Roe Onigiri please.

Got it.

Master. Torimen and Cod Roe Onigiri, please.

Here are Pollock Roe Onigiri and Hokke (Mackerel) Sticks as appetizers.

[Onigiri (Pollock Roe) & Appetizer (Hokke Sticks)] This is the kind of thing I like

I humbly receive.

New Year's Eve in Otaru...

Hokke sticks.

I've had this somewhere before...

Where was it?

Mm, freshly fried.

*Episode 1 of Season 1 I remember now! The yakitori shop in Monnaka*.

The diner with the Chicken Meatball and Green Bell Peppers!

I miss tha~t. Was that 10 years ago?

In the old days, you see...

...customers who had been drinking at snack bars and cabarets used to come here to have Torimen as a finisher.

There's such places around here, right?

There used to be a lot more.

Torimen

I guess this shop hasn't changed over the years.

[Torimen] A soothing bowl on a cold night Hokkaido! See you again soon!

The size is so cute.

It's so relaxing.

The sweet dipping sauce is so flavorful and delicious!

I had fun running and eating in wintery Hokkaido for the past two days.

Thanks to my little partner for accompanying me!

At first, I wasn't sure what was going to happen. But it turned out to be a great end of the year!

I hope I'm healthy, happy, and can eat a lot again this coming year.

That sure hits the spo~t.

Torimen, you're the best.

Excuse me.

Based on the manga "Kodoku no Gurume" Story: QUSUMI MASAYUKI Art: TANIGUCHI JIRO (Published by Shukan SPA!)

Yes?

For oden, I'll have shirataki...

Yep.

Teleplay by: TAGUCHI YOSHIHIRO

'Inogashira Goro' MATSUSHIGE YUTAKA

Shirataki...

Is this bamboo shoot a "susutake"?

'Kobayashi Mana' KITANO KIE

'Shinya' HAYAMA SHONO

We call it "sasatake".

Please give me that too. And also, this round thing.

'Sushiya Master' MATSUMURA KUNIHIRO 'Liquor Store Guy' TOKUI KENTA (Heisei Nobushi Kobushi)

'Hatsuhana Okami' ISOGAI KEIKO 'Sushiya Okami' SAWASATO YUKIKO 'Biker Guy' YAMAMOTO JUMPEI

Okay. Please wait.

'Yakiniku-ya Taisho' TAKUMA SHIN

'Kobayashi Hiroshi' IWAMATSU RYO

You know, these bamboo shoots are unique to Hokkaido.

Opening Narration: NODA KEIICHI

Is that so?

Opening CG: GASP

Casting Cooperation: TAKAYANAGI AKIHIRO

Organization: SORIMACHI YUTAKA

I'll put some mustard on it.

Stylist: MASUI YOSHIE Hair & Make-up: HAYASHI YUKO

Sound FX: KANEKO HIROSHI

And then...

Music Recording: TAMURA TOSHIHIDE

Yes?

Octopus Zangi...

Music by: "THE SCREEN TONES" QUSUMI MASAYUKI FUKUMURA SATOSHI KONO FUMIHIKO SHAKE KURIKI KEN

Octopus Zangi, sure.

Opening Theme Song: "CINNAMON ROLL" Composition: QUSUMI MASAYUKI

May I have the fried asparagus with butter?

Ending Theme Song: "GORO'S 12PM" Composition: QUSUMI MASAYUKI Vocals: DENMI

Yes, of course.

Insert Song: MATSUSHIGE "GORO" YUTAKA's THEME "STAY ALONE" Composition: QUSUMI MASAYUKI FUKUMURA SATOSHI

Assistant Director: YAMASHITA MIO Assistant Producer: SUZUKI MINAKO

Oops. There you go.

Subtitles by WABI-SABI SUBS

Translation / Editing / Timing: EARTHCOLORS

Master... Octopus Zangi... Huh? Yes?

Also, says here you have "Chiso no Onigiri"...

Opening Narration Translation: DANBURI

Producers: KOMATSU YUKITOSHI KITAO KENTO YOSHIMI KENSHI

Yes, yes.

Chief Producer: SOBUE RINA

I'll have Chiso no Onigiri.

Directed by: IGAWA TAKAFUMI KITABATA RYUICHI

Well then, you want Chiso no Onigiri, right?

What is "chiso"?

In cooperation with: KYODO TV

"Chiso" is... it has shiso (perilla leaves).

A 2022 Production of: TV TOKYO

And mixed with daikon leaves.

This drama is fiction

Then, I'll have that.