Running now through Tuesday, September 27th at Ikebukuro Tobu is a big Hokkaido Food Festival. My favorite food to pick up here is always the amazing bento, both seafood based but also including some wagyu. I am always a fan of the seafood from Sato Suisan, like the bento layered with uni, ikura, and crab legs (for only 1,575 JPY).
Hokkaido, also famous for its milk and sweets, you’ll find a large selection of sweets. I like the puddings, fresh melon, and chocolate-dipped potato chips from Royce. And, of course, a selection of wine and sake.
Tobu Ikebukuro – 8th floor
ends at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, September 21
ends at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, September 27
I’m planning on going tomorrow- I’m very excited, and cannot wait. Thank-you for the great recommendations!
Usually there are people from the wineries and sake kura doing free sampling. It’s good to taste before you buy. Have fun!