At exactly the right time for our tired legs, we took a day off skiing to drive to the north coast of Hokkaido. The 2-hour drive gave us an opportunity to see some wintry sights in northern Japan.

At the fish market, we sat down for a group lunch in a tiny shop. It was an overwhelming selection to choose from! We tried squid leg jerky and found it to be quite tasty! Aaron, our ski guide and avid chef, had big plans for dinner that night back at the chalet and wanted to purchase the freshest ingredients.