Join Chef Hayashi as he explores Hakodate's unique food culture, including ikameshi, a beloved food made with squid. 1. Soak 2 parts short-grain rice and 1 part glutinous rice in water for 2 hours.

About 10 years ago, seafood lovers could enjoy a plate of squid sashimi for a little over 1,000 yen ($9.25) at Ikasei in Hokkaido’s Hakodate, one of the numerous restaurants serving squid dishes ...