Sapporo Central Wholesale Market Jogai Market
Hokkaido · Japan
Seafood from all over Hokkaido is gathered here.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Sapporo Central Wholesale Market's Jogai Market, often referred to as the 'Outer Market.' While the main wholesale market is where the professional auctions take place in the pre-dawn hours, this area is the…
Listen in the app2The Crustacean Kings — Crab Specialty Stalls
Our first stop is at the rows of tanks housing the icons of Hokkaido seafood: the crabs. Here you will find three main varieties: the massive King Crab (Tarabagani), the spiky and sweet Hair Crab (Kegani), and the elegant Snow…
Listen in the app3Gems of the Ocean — Ikura and Uni Specialists
As we move further into the market, we encounter the stalls specializing in what many call the 'jewels of the sea': Ikura (salmon roe) and Uni (sea urchin). The Ikura here is spectacular, with large, translucent orbs that pop…
Listen in the app4Bounty of the Soil — Seasonal Produce and Melons
While seafood is the main draw, we must not overlook Hokkaido’s extraordinary agricultural output. This section of the market features the famous Yubari King Melons and other regional varieties. …
Listen in the app5The Morning Ritual — Kaisen-don Restaurants
By now, the sights and smells of the market have likely made you very hungry. We are now in the heart of the restaurant row, where the ultimate market breakfast awaits: the Kaisen-don, or fresh seafood bowl. …
Listen in the app6The Art of the Dry — Dried Seafood and Condiments
As we continue our stroll, we find the shops specializing in preserved and dried goods. This is an essential part of Japanese food culture, especially in the north where preserving the summer's bounty for the long winter was…
Listen in the app7Gifts of the Market — Souvenirs and Interaction
Our final stop in the market is the area dedicated to miscellaneous souvenirs and local snacks. This is where the energy of the 'Jogai' (Outer Market) really shines. …
Listen in the app8Closing
Our journey through the Sapporo Central Wholesale Market's Jogai Market concludes here. We have traversed the icy tanks of the 'Crustacean Kings,' marveled at the 'Gems of the Ocean,' and breathed in the sweet aroma of Hokkaido's…
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What is Sapporo Central Wholesale Market Jogai Market?
Sapporo Central Wholesale Market Jogai Market is a place in Hokkaido · Japan with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Hokkaido · Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Food |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 43.0705, 141.3207 |
| Last updated |
