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Azuki to Kouri elevates Japan's classic summertime sweet

Food & Drink | TOKYO FOOD FILE Apr 11, 2022

Azuki to Kouri elevates Japan's classic summertime sweet

by Robbie Swinnerton

Azuki to Kouri. “Red Beans and Ice.” Whichever language you prefer, the name of Tokyo’s newest, hottest dessert counter evokes one of Japan’s classic summertime treats. Azuki beans have been eaten in Japan in sweetened form since ancient times. Meanwhile, ice has been used in ...

Top 5: Where to find Tokyo’s best <i>kakigōri</i>

Food & Drink Aug 28, 2021

Top 5: Where to find Tokyo’s best kakigōri

by Florentyna Leow

Japan’s shaved ice may be a classic festival snack, but not all kakigōri is created equal. Contemporary kakigōri is an art form, and here are five of Tokyo’s most delicious specialists.

Kon: Shaved ice and sushi as you’ve never had them before

Food & Drink | TOKYO FOOD FILE Jul 24, 2021

Kon: Shaved ice and sushi as you’ve never had them before

by Robbie Swinnerton

In summer, we need to slow down, drink up and eat light. Looking for specific ideas? Make your way to Kon and cool off with upscale versions of two of Japan’s favorite foods.

FamilyMart is making bubble tea more summer-worthy ... by freezing it

Food & Drink | KONBINI WATCH May 11, 2019

FamilyMart is making bubble tea more summer-worthy ... by freezing it

by Patrick St. Michel

FamilyMart recently unveiled a tapioca tea latte kakigōri (shaved ice), transforming trendy bubble tea into a fully fledged dessert.

<I>Kakigōri</I>: Once a child's treat, now a luxury dessert

Food & Drink Aug 4, 2018

Kakigōri: Once a child's treat, now a luxury dessert

by Erica Yokoyama and William Meerwarth

Kakigōri is riding a wave of popularity across Japan and has evolved from a simple summer treat for children into a sophisticated dessert enjoyed by all.

Meet summer head on with Coco's limited-edition Pop Blue Soda kakigōri shaved ice

Food & Drink | DESSERT WATCH Jun 16, 2018

Meet summer head on with Coco's limited-edition Pop Blue Soda kakigōri shaved ice

by Patrick St. Michel

The addition of popping candies on top of this Blue Hawaii and lemon-flavored kakigōri might not add much flavor-wise, but they are a treat to be enjoyed.

Classic summer treat gets a granola makeover from Kellogg's

Food & Drink | DESSERT WATCH Aug 19, 2016

Classic summer treat gets a granola makeover from Kellogg's

by Patrick St. Michel

Wa Kitchen Kanna (2-43-11 Shimouma, Setagaya Ward, Tokyo) gives its tastiest offering, kakigōri (shaved ice), a breakfast-ready makeover in cooperation with cereal maker Kellogg's. The limited-edition dessert takes the store's original kakigori, adds a hearty amount of condensed milk to the top and surrounds ...

Naniwa: The taste of summer in Japan

Food & Drink | OSAKA RESTAURANTS May 27, 2016

Naniwa: The taste of summer in Japan

by J.J. O'Donoghue

The small and flimsy Naniwa cafe is located on Tengonakazakidori, one of my favorite shōtengai shopping streets in Osaka. Compared to the neighboring Tenjinbashisuji Shotengai, which stretches for 2.6 kilometers, Tengonakazakidori Shotengai is a short stroll. What it lacks in length it makes up ...

Dust off those game cartridges for the Retro Freak; Break the ice in just six minutes; Parents can ditch the paper trail

Digital | ON: TECH Jul 18, 2015

Dust off those game cartridges for the Retro Freak; Break the ice in just six minutes; Parents can ditch the paper trail

by Chiho Komoriya

Dust off those game cartridges for the Retro Freak Many game consoles have come and gone, and many are still loved — even sought out — by die-hard fans of retro games. If you're still hoarding your old game cartridges, too, then CyberGadget have released ...

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