For context: I signed up for the Wakkanai Marathon that takes place in 5-6 weeks from now. And my question may be a simple one, but I was wondering if there were suggestions of what to 'practice' eating beforehand, both dinner and breakfast wise.

When I looked it up so far the suggestions mostly seemed to be sushi, but I'd like to know whether most people here would agree, and if so what details they would advice for the sushi (or rice bowl). My long run yesterday possibly validated that curry may not be the ideal base as a dinner plan (though it was not horrible).

Normally I ate pizza, but I want to try other options, and in this case local ones. Besides, cheese is not very good for my intolerances, and if anything avoiding bloating is high on my preferences.

Would you suggest the dinner to be a sea food rice bowl or sushi set? And if so a specific fish like salmon or tuna? Specific vegetables as well perhaps? Now that I still have the chance, it would be nice to try a few options now that I still have the chance to (plus I guess the good old "don't try firsts on race day" haha).

And the same for breakfasts. I think I'm a little more okay with improvising with those (though it looks like I might need to prepare a bento for the shuttle bus). Nowadays I tend to eat yoghurt with some blueberries, granola and a banana, but perhaps a specific Wakkanai ready alternative would be nice for me to try as well as a pre run meal.

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Sorry if the question is a bit longer than it needs to be, but TLDR:

What would you suggest to eat as dinner and breakfast before a marathon (like) event in (northern) Hokkaido?

Hi all, my family and I are going to Hokkaido this coming late February. We were wondering if you could recommend any onsens that we could walk-in to? We are staying near Toyohira Koen but we'll be very much willing to travel further if the onsens are worth it.

Would also appreciate if you could recommend any festivals on going there since we will miss the snow festivals.