Food [not restaurants]



Japanese Departo - Department Stores
TakashimayaOsake

A lot are located in larger railway stations , the best place in the store is the food area , usually they are located in the basement of the store .
If you unsure of what to eat try these places first, they have everything from chocolates to fresh bread to sushi to meat to fresh fruit and vegetables.
Some of the bigger ones to look out for are Takashimaya ,Aeon, Seibu, Kintetsu and Mitsukoshi



Local SuperMarkets
Abashiri
Do not discount the local supermarkets , the place to go for prepared meals made from fresh local ingredients.
Most super markerts prepare the meals onsite and is heavily made up from local ingredients so you can rely on it being fresh . You may have to get creative in your hotel as how to heat them . Some supermarkets have microwaves to heat up your food .


Combini - Convenience Stores
LawsonStore
The go to snack place , and everything else . Family Mart Chicken can become a staple, along with fresh Oden , Onigiri , Snaku and Ice Creams
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