Hokkaido is a popular tourist destination for Japanese people as well as foreigners. During the winter, it is the perfect place to go skiing and during the summer, you will not suffer under sweltering heat like the rest of Japan. Hokkaido not only flourishes with wonderful tourist locations and delicious gourmet seafood, but also beautiful and stylish cafés.   Instagrammer Kei @607keih) uses his account to introduce the world to delicious desserts and meals. Today, he will be introducing you to the delicious strawberry-flavoured desserts that Hokkaido's capital Sapporo has to offer.   holidays pancake/ Susukino

Strawberry Pancake with Raspberry Sauce: ￥1200

holidays pancake is only open on Sundays. It is located inside a beer bar called es CRAFT. I ordered the strawberry pancake with raspberry sauce. The plate was stacked with three pancakes which were deliciously covered in fresh cream, whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, strawberries and raspberry sauce. The pancakes were soft and spongy. The flavour of the ricotta cheese really came through. Overall, this pancake is a very unique pancake to Hokkaido.    The sweetness of the raspberry sauce and sourness of the lemon juice balanced out for a slightly sour tinge. The fresh cream and vanilla ice cream toppings can be obtained for free by simply following the café on Instagram. The variety of toppings add a whole new range of flavours and colours for you to mix and match, so there is no getting bored. You can reserve your spot simply by sending them a direct message on Instagram, or by referring to their story! These pancakes are a rare find in Hokkaido, so you must try them.   ▼holidays pancakeAddress: 1st floor N-place Building, 3-2-1, 4 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, SapporoAccess: 3-minute walk from Susuki Station/Hosui-Susukino Station  Opening Hours: 11:00 ー 16:00（Last orders: 5:30）Closed: Mondays ー SaturdaysOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyujitsulab/   BerryBerryCrazy/ SusukinoBerry Berry Crazy is located on the 2nd floor of the building between 5-chome and 6 chome of Tanuki-Koji. The desserts here are made using strawberries sourced from Urakawa Sugano Orchard in Hokkaido. The species of strawberry used in the desserts is completely dependent on what is received upon the delivery of the ingredients that are received on the day. The parfait I ordered was made using a species of strawberry called Kaorino.The parfait contained fresh strawberries and strawberry compote, whipped cream, strawberry granita, pie crust, chiffon cake, and milk ice cream. You can tell that this parfait is full of strawberry goodness just by looking at it. Not only are the strawberries delicious, but the strawberry granita and strawberry compote were also to die for. This combined with the delicious whipped cream enhances the rich flavour even more.    ▼Berry Berry CrazyAddress: 2nd floor, 5-20-2, Minami 3 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, SapporoAccess: Approx. 5-minute walk from Odori Subway Station/Susuki StationOpening Hours: 18:00 ー 24:00 (Last orders: 23:30)Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berryberrycrazy/   Café Blue/ Chuo Ward

Condensed Milk Strawberry Pancake: ￥1380 ※ Can change pancakes to waffles

A mountain of whipped cream sits on the pancakes served at this popular café. The condensed milk strawberry pancake intrigued me for quite while so I decided to order it. The plate is stacked with three pancakes, fresh cream and condensed milk. This is then drizzled with strawberry sauce and topped with vanilla ice cream. The pancakes were fluffy and the cream balanced the overall flavour, making it moderately sweet. The sweetness of the condensed milk and the sourness of the strawberry sauce were so delicious that there was no way I could get bored.    ▼ Café BlueAddress: 16-9-12, Minami 3 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, SapporoAccess: 5-minute walk from Ropeway iriguchi StationOpening Hours: 9:00 ー 19:00, (last orders: 18:00) Breakfast: 9:00 ー 11:00, lunch/dinner: 10:00 ー 19:00, desserts: 10:00 ー 19:00,Open all year round.Official Website: https://cafeblue.exblog.jp/   SHIRAYUKI/Tanuki-Koji 

Fruit Squash: ￥500 each

Shirayuki is located in Tanuki-Koji. The fruit squash here comes in four flavours and each contains popping boba. Today I ordered the Strawberry Squash. Strawberry sauce is drizzled into a cup of carbonated water. Popping boba is then added. The drink is topped with strawberries. The bubbles of the carbonated water makes it the perfect way to cool down in the summer. This drink is only available until August 15, so if you want to try it, get there soon.   ▼SHIRAYUKIAddress: Shirayuki Sapporo Aiseikan Building, 5 Chome, Minami 1-jo nishi 5, Chuo Ward, SapporoAccess: Approx. 5-min walk from Odori Subway StationOpening Hours: 12:30 ー 19:00No regular holidaysOfficial Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/shirayuki.hokkaido   So how about it? Kei's Instagram account is full of desserts and meals that you absolutely must try. If you are going to visit Hokkaido, make sure to check out Kei's Instagram so you know exactly which restaurant or café you want to visit!   Original article information and photographer: Kei (@607keih)  

Hokkaido is the northernmost of Japan's islands and a popular tourist location with both locals and overseas visitors, enjoyed for its winter sports like skiing, hot springs and more. It is also enjoyed for its cool climate, being the coldest region in Japan. It's home to many tourist spots and seafood restaurants, but today we're covering its countless cute cafes.   Kei, a Japanese Instagrammer, posts his visits to the many cafes of Sapporo―the capital of Hokkaido―on his Instagram page（ 607keih）. Today he will introduce us to 6 must-visit cafes in Hokkaido with the cutest pancakes.    

Fafi Tamago no Pancake g-plus (Susukino, Sapporo)

This popular little cafe in the district of Susukino showcases its assortment of pancakes in a glass display. The cafe now sells affordable pancake and purin sets. I ordered the "Fruits and Milky & Chocolate Purin" set (¥980). The fluffy pancake is made with Fafi's famous eggs which have a rich flavour and big yolks. The milky cream is sweet and silky smooth. Inside the pancake is delicious pineapple and strawberries which add a deliciously fruity accent.   Their pancakes are noticeably smaller at g-plus but since it comes with a purin in the set you're sure to be nice and full after. The set is perfect to share too.   ▼Fafi Tamago no Pancake g-plus (Japanese: ファフィたまごのパンケーキ g-plus) Address: 9-1019 Minami 5 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido Business Hours: 11:30-19:00 (Last Orders 18:00) Closed: Thursdays & Fridays Official Website: https://g-plus.owst.jp/    

Café ZIKKA (Kiyota, Sapporo)

Café ZIKKA serves a variety of pastries and desserts. Their elusive strawberry pancakes are a limited-time-only offer. These fat and fluffy pancakes have a distinctly different taste to other places. Heaping with strawberries, the fruit and pancakes marry in the most sumptuous of flavours when eaten with the yogurt ice cream centre. The strawberries also come in a variety of forms including whole, compote and sauce, making for a variety of succulent textures. The fresh cream isn't overly-sweet making for a lighter pancake. It's also topped with crushed almond for added texture. The size of the pancakes aren't huge but since it's served with two and many toppings you'll absolutely be satisfied afterwards.   ▼Café ZIKKA Address: 11-12 Hiraokakoenhigashi, Kiyota Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido Business Hours: 11:00-20:00 (10:00-19:00 in January and February) Closed: Wednesdays (Open on national holidays) Official Website: http://yoshidacoffee.com/index.html    

Kaze o Kanjite (Motomachi, Sapporo)

This cafe is just a 5-minute walk from Motomachi Station via the Tōhō Line. Simply exit from Exit 1 of the station, make a right and you'll arrive right there.   This cafe's aim is to bring it lots of students to eat their pancakes which are both cheap and delicious. I ordered the berry sauce pancakes. The cafe's homemade strawberry jam contains pieces of fresh strawberry which alone already make the pancakes tantalising enough. They are served with a side of fresh fruits like extra strawberries as well as orange slices. The pancakes served here are so good that I personally count them as the best in Sapporo. That, and the prices are amazing for the huge portions you get. I want more people to get to know about this place, and not just students.   ▼Kaze o Kanjite (Japanese: 風をかんじて) Address: Kita House 1F, 17-2-3 Kita 24 Johigashi, Higashi Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido Business Hours: 10:00-18:00 (Last Orders 17:00) Closed: Mondays & Tuesdays Website: https://tabelog.com/hokkaido/A0101/A010202/1058705/    

ROJIURA CAFÉ (Susukino, Sapporo)

ROJIURA CAFÉ is another cafe located in Susukino round on the backstreet of Round One. They serve pancakes and parfaits right into the early hours of the morning.   Their caramel sauce has salt in it to add a mouthwatering salty flavour that draws out the sweetness of the fresh cream. The nuts only add to this delectable delight of a pancake. Fine and fluffy pancakes fit for the gods. Whether it's a dessert like pancakes or parfaits or even meals, ROJIURA CAFÉ's doors are open to  you from the evening until the deepest hours of the night.   ▼ROJIURA CAFÉ Address: TAKARA6.3, 3 Chome Minami 6 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido Business Hours: [Mon-Thurs] 18:00-03:00 (Last Orders 02:00) [Fri-Sat] 18:00-04:00 (Last Orders 03:00) [Sun & Holidays] 18:00-01:00 (Last Orders 00:00) No Fixed Holidays Official Website: http://sapporo-rojiuracafe.com/    

OJ Coffee (Kotoni, Sapporo)

You'll find OJ Coffee just a few minutes' walk from Kotoni Station in Nishi Ward, Sapporo. This cafe serves exquisite coffees and boasts an abundant menu consisting of soba noodles, curries, steaks and more. They also serve pancakes so I decided to give them a go. Fluffy, moist and glorious. The pancake is topped with custard and served with a side of fresh cream, both of which aren't overly sweet and go perfectly with the sweet beaten eggs of the pancakes. Decorated the outside of the plate is an assortment of fruits, maple syrup and other tempting treats for a variety of flavours. The coffee flavoured soft serve ice cream is a great palate cleanser too. The ice cream doesn't have the bitterness that comes with coffee but it's very coffee flavoured. It's close to Kotoni Station so if you're strolling around Nishi Ward looking for a cafe I highly recommend visiting here.   ▼OJ Coffee Address: D Planning Bldg. 1F, Kotoni 2 Jo, Nishi Ward, Sapporo Business Hours: 7:30~22:00 (Last Orders 21:30) No Fixed Holidays Official Website: https://www.oj-coffee.com/    

Café Blue (Ishiyama-dori, Sapporo)

Café Blue, built up from a renovated old house, is currently selling a new lemon and yogurt pancake for a limited time.   Their pancakes never fail to be anything less than fluffy. The generously drizzled yogurt sauce is fairly refreshing and sweet while still retaining that yummy yogurt flavour. The lemon curd sauce, too, is refreshing and combines well with the pancakes as lemon always does. The lemon also has honey in it making for a satisfyingly sweet and sour combination. The ice cream on top is salt flavoured which bring out all the sweet flavours of the dessert. The crunchy almonds are nice and nutty and bring a great texture to the soft and sticky combinations. When I eat pancakes this is the  kind of thing I'm looking for!   The sauce was refreshing and the pancake overall was delicious and very easy to get down. The yogurt sauce really is amazing!   ▼Café Blue Address: 16-9-12 Minami 19 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido Business Hours: 9:00-19:00 (Last Orders 18:00) No Fixed Holidays Website: https://tabelog.com/hokkaido/A0101/A010104/1036972/     Did you enjoy Kei's picks? Be sure to check out their Instagram page for more recommended desserts and foods to try in Sapporo. There's a wealth of choices on there that will make for great reference when travelling to Hokkaido.   Photo & Text: Kei (@607keih)Translation: Joshua Kitosi-Isanga

Häagen-Dazs Japan will release their mini cup Yuzu orange Blancmange ice cream countrywide on 23rd July. This will be available for a limited period only.    This cooling ice cream is made with milky blancmange. You will be hit by the sudden sourness of the yuzu orange which accents the flavour perfectly. Blancmange is a chilled French dessert which is perfect for the summer. It is made by boiling milk and adding milk, sugar, whipping cream, vanilla and gelatin. This is then cooled to solidify. This ice cream is made using rich-flavoured milk and the juice of Japanese yuzu oranges. This is then combined with Häagen-Dazs ice cream. Yuzu oil is also added to the ice cream so that you immediately taste the deeply-flavoured and aromatic yuzu orange with your first mouthful. The refreshing fruitiness will instantly spread all over your mouth, simultaneously harmonising with the milky flavour.   Even the sauce for the ice cream is made using the skin of Japanese yuzu oranges so that ice cream-lovers can fully enjoy the true flavour of yuzu oranges. The rich milky flavour is accented with the refreshing sourness of the yuzu orange.    This summer, treat yourself to a mild and milky yet fruity and flavourful ice cream.

Whether you're exploring Japan with your adult pals or on a family holiday with young kids, Pokémon fans from all generations cannot deny that treating yourself to Pokémon ice cream is the golden razz you need in this heat. From August 1 to 30, 2019, Baskin-Robbins will run a collaboration scheme with Pokémon to celebrate the release of the new Pokémon movie Mewtwo Strikes Back: Evolution. This involves the release of BR's first ever Pokémon-themed ice creams.

Pikachu Thunderbolt: Fruit Mix (price for single scoop, regular size: ￥390 after tax) *prices may vary,

Mewtwo Strikes Back: Evolution was released earlier this summer and there is no better opportunity to maximise your Pokémon experience than to indulge in the luxurious taste of Baskin-Robbins ice cream that has been combined with your favourite Pokémon with a beauty that no Pokémon fusion generator is possible of producing!

Pokémon Double Cup

Customers who order the Double Cup will receive a Pikachu spoon for each cup ordered. There are three different Pokémon spoon designs. Which one will you get? Hurry over to your nearest Baskin-Robbins to collect them all!

Pokémon Variety Pack

Want them all? The variety pack is perfect for those of you who want a selection to eat while on the go. The Pokémon-themed box is filled with rainbows of colours and all your favourite Pokémon, however, it is only available for a limited time. When you and your friends need a break from catching Pokémon, this is the perfect way to get refreshed. Finally, don't miss out on BR's legendary Pikachu and Eevee ice cream cakes. The Pikachu Cake features BR's popular "Popping Shower" ice cream, which is a fusion of white chocolate and popping candy. This is wrapped in yellow strawberry-flavoured whipped cream. Pikachu's rounded chocolate eyes and red cheeks are enough to charm you. 

Pokémon Ice Cream Cake (Pikachu/ Eevee): ￥3,300 after tax *prices may vary, a variety of sizes are available

The Eevee Cake will stare at you with cute chocolate eyes. Eevee is wrapped in milk chocolate whipped cream and is wearing a caramel ribbon. Complete your cakes by placing the ears on by yourself.  Maximise your Pokémon experience by watching the new Pokémon movie and indulging in Baskin-Robbin's legendary Pokémon ice creams.   ©Nintendo・Creatures・GAME FREAK・TV Tokyo・ShoPro・JR Kikaku ©Pokémon ©2019 ピカチュウプロジェクト