Atsushi Umemura, left, promotes a shaved ice event in Okazaki, Aichi Prefecture, on April 26.
13:12 JST, May 15, 2024
OKAZAKI, Aichi – Shaved ice made with spring water and locally harvested ingredients is sold in eight stores, mainly in the Nukata district of Okazaki, Aichi Prefecture. The treat will be available through September 29 as part of the “Okazaki Kakigori Kaido” shaved ice event.
The shaved ice is made with water from a nearby spring and comes with syrup and toppings made from locally harvested ingredients such as yuzu, blueberries, green tea and strawberries.
At each store you can also enjoy shaved ice with toppings that resemble a dragon (this year’s Chinese zodiac sign).
“We hope people will visit Nukata and enjoy tasting different flavors of shaved ice,” said Atsushi Umemura, chairman of the council organizing the event.
Shaved ice with toppings that resemble a dragon
