Many people probably think of Asahiyama Zoo when they think of zoos in Hokkaido. But it is not the only zoo in Hokkaido. Sapporo Maruyama Zoo also has many cute animals.

For example, a baby red panda was born in July.

A baby red panda born on July 20 (Source: Sapporo Maruyama Zoo)
A baby red panda born on July 20 (Source: Sapporo Maruyama Zoo)


In addition, there are polar bears, which are synonymous with the Maruyama Zoo.

Polar bear at Maruyama Zoo (Source: Sapporo Maruyama Zoo)
Polar bear at Maruyama Zoo (Source: Sapporo Maruyama Zoo)


In addition to the cute animals, the Maruyama Zoo is also famous for one other thing. Here it is. Fujiwara Seimen Sapporo Maruyama Zoo Shirokuma Ramen" is very popular at the souvenir shop.

Fujiwara Seimen Sapporo Maruyama Zoo Shirokuma Shio Ramen, with a white bear face on the package.
Fujiwara Seimen Sapporo Maruyama Zoo Shirokuma Shio Ramen, with a white bear face on the package.


This polar bear ramen is not only cute in its package. The noodles are delicious! The noodles are made from fresh noodles that have been slowly dried for 48 hours without being fried in oil. That's why the noodles are firm and smooth.

This is the noodle. I'm sorry the picture doesn't do it justice.
This is the noodle. I'm sorry the picture doesn't do it justice.


On the back of the package, the polar bear himself explains how to make the noodles.

White bear, you are surprisingly dexterous!
White bear, you are surprisingly dexterous!


The price is a bit expensive, around 158-180 yen per bag, but it is highly recommended. As far as I know, they are available at the souvenir shop of Sapporo Maruyama Zoo and Marumasa Yotsuya Sohonten in Yotsuya, Tokyo. You can also order it from Amazon.co.jp.

Fujiwara Seimen also sells the "Beware of Little Bears" ramen series.

Beware of little bears." Little bears are cute! It's cute!
Beware of little bears." Little bears are cute! It's cute!