We arrived in Sapporo safe and well yesterday. But not before having some of Tokyo's favorite ramen!! (voted the most popular ramen in Tokyo) 'Kyushu jangara ramen' (four chains, this one was in Akihabara). TASTY!
If you ever try it we recommend the miso ramen with an egg and marinated pork. The best thing about this ramen is that you get quite a lot more (very delicious) pork than normal.
The place is really small though and you're likely to get a long wait if you go at peak times. Our table was miniscule and it's hard not to bump into your neighbours.
^ Jamie struggling with reaching the pickled ginger
Since we're on the topic of food... Starbucks does a tasty drink exclusive for the run up and duration of Sakura (they tend to do exclusive drinks a lot for any excuse). This one is called... Sakura!
A strawberry milkshake (which you can also get hot) with lovely strawberry chocolate shavings on top!
I also discovered this monstrosity today....
Yes that's right, your eyes do not deceive you. The bun has been replaced with rice. Hmmm.
So I should post a few pictures of our area...
the view from our room
A typical Sapporo street
Ice piled high on the side of the road
The pavements are generally very clear of ice, though for some reason there's a big ice patch right outside our hotel all the way to the combini.
Luckily I have yet to fall on my arse. Something I was worried about in my work shoes as yes... that's right, I got a job!!! Well today was the interview. I spent a good half hour obsessing over what to wear and what would be appropriate since the Japanese can be rather picky on dress codes. Here were my two options...
For the ladies who are interested (mainly my mum) I picked the second one. Much more appropriate for an interview I would say.
Anyway, I'll leave you with a picture of a little sachet (that was handed out to Jamie after a night in a bar) which contains a couple chemicals that when broken and mixed heat up. Nice hand warmer in this cold weather!
I have another interview tomorrow for a school teaching English to children aged 2 to 12. Part time again. I'll let you know how it goes!
Konbanwa from a snowing Sapporo!
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