The Bio Gas Factory in Yuubetsu Town !

by Kazu

We visited the Bio Gas Power Factory in Yubetsu Town. The cow dungs in Okhotsk Area are collected in the facility and go through the process of fermentation. As a result, flammable gas such as methane is created and used in the area.

The straw-cutting machine is used to cut the cow dungs because the fiber of the straws prevent the cow dungs from flowing smoothly in the pipe under the ground. The smell was terrible in this area but after the process of fermentation, almost no smell I felt.

The cow dungs were bought in the huge tank as crude oil is stored in the industrial complex in Japan. The bio gas facility also creates quality fertilizer as a residue as well. I heard that approximately four billion Japanese Yen was poured into this facility.

 

Asahikawa, Engaru and Yuubetsu !

by Kazu

Jogging around the train station in Asahikawa was so comfortable as usual but I found some African- or Jamaican-like joggers early in the morning on that day. Some other citizens were walking around with their companion animals as well.

Chubetsu River was bringing chilly breeze from the mountainous area at the central part of Hokkaido Island. I found a large eagle was having a rest near the river but I failed to take photos of that unfortunately. 

We had crab-meat rice-bowl lunch set that had been sold as a meal-pack in the train station of Engaru Town on that day. the meal-pack is not sold in the station anymore but the biggest accommodation in the town Hotel Sunshine" work wonders to keep the popular taste and texture that had allured the tourists.

 

Takahashi Ranch in the scenery !

 

The Art of Grilled Skewered Meat in Asahikawa!

by Kazu

The grilled chicken skin and soft bone such as ligament had special texture. The surface was so crisp but the inside was so juicy with fertile flavor. The plate like a thin stone played up the skewers. I love the taste of the selection.

As I found the round-shaped grilled lamb was recommended on the Internet, I ordered on dish of that to witness the quality and taste. The peculiar taste and aroma of the grilled lamb could be felt but it did not damaged the art work of meat.

I thought only the selected special salt played up the original taste of the grilled lamb but some special twist might be added to the art work. Please try it when you visit the Yakitori Bar "Ryo" in Asahikawa.

 

Michelin Bib Gourmand in Asahikawa !

by Kazu

The grilled chicken wing provided by the Bib Gourmand bar "Ryo" was a little bit different from other Yakitori Bar that I had used to use.The taste was fabulous but I am not sure the criteria of the Michelin to choose the restaurant and other kinds of eateries nowadays. The sign of the bar outside the building. Do you like it ?

The counter table of the bar was so simple and cozy. It can accommodate even the single visitor so comfortably. The chef seemed to be paying attention to the behavior and countenances of the guests so carefully. He controlled everything in the bar.

Even after the dinner with the members of the Special Committee for Revitalizing Coalmine Area, Green Transformation and Energy Affairs Research, I could savor amply the chef's signature skewers with pints of beer.

 

The Bib Gourmand in Asahikawa !

by Kazu

Above is the entrance of the "Bib Gourmand" Yakitori Bar "Ryou" in Asahikawa. It was near the "Shopping Street" near the train station. The former center of the consumption of the citizens was not so decorated n the evening. 

I think Asahikawa Zoo is very popular in Japan and adjacent countries but the visitors to the zoo may not be staying in the central part of the city because so nice hot spring spa and hotels that can accommodate many tourists from overseas are around the city and the mountainous area not far away.

The manner to serve the cold draft beer in the Yakitori bar was my taste and the glass pint was well-controlled in the fridge. The bar seemed not so expanded but the size must be appropriate to control everything and pay attention to every nook and cranny in the bar.

 

Strolling around the downtown Asahikawa !

by Kazu

I strolled around the downtown of Asahikawa City, the famous bar-hopping area of the city called 3-6 Street after the dinner. Not so many tourists could be seen on the street but I could hear some people laughing in some bistros and eateries.

I found a Bib Gourmand Yakittori Bar near the hotel I stayed on the Internet. I decided to try the bar even after the dinner of the Special Committee on that day. I make a point of experiencing what I can't experience other area.

The menu of the grilled skewered chicken bar "Ryou" seemed so simple. The chef might have focused on the skewers specialized in the chef's signature dishes. The atmosphere of the bar was so nice and very comfortable for me.