Summer Hokkaido Fair

I first tried The Potato Farm's Jaga Pokkuru during my trip to Hokkaido. The northernmost, second largest and least developed of Japan's four main islands produces most of Japan's dairy products and its Shiroi Koibito is popular with Japanese and tourists alike. It is surrounded by sea and known for its seafood such as abalone, king crabs and scallops. Its produces like corn, melon and potato among others are highly sought after due to its climate – harsh winter with lots of snowfall for like half the year coupled with summer which is not as hot and humid as other parts of Japan. Managed to grab the last box of 10 packs as it was only available in Hokkaido then but during my last trip to Osaka, saw and bought at Kansai International Airport (you can also get it at Narita International Airport).

Delicately thin and crispy on the outside with insides that tasted like potato, right down to its texture. Lightly salted and so heavenly good I could not stop once I started so in a way am glad I cannot buy it in Singapore. That is, until I chanced upon the "Hokkaido Premium Potato" at Isetan Scotts Supermarket yesterday. This is not the 1st time Isetan brings in Hokkaido's produces and products (regular change of themes had for example, Belgium chocolatier Pierre Ledent participating in the Europe Fair) but my 1st time seeing Jaga Pokkuru there and customers are limited to three boxes each. Included in this Summer Hokkaido Fair until 24 Jun are Ishiya Seika's Shiroi Koibito cookies, chocolate can drink and Mifuyu. There are also cheesecake, seafood and corn chocolate as well as non-food items like horse oil.