With Spring just around the corner, warm weather won’t be far behind. And when temperatures rise, thoughts invariably turn to cool, refreshing desserts such as…

Shaved ice still enjoyed in early fall With September just around the corner, you may think the season for kakigori shaved ice is drawing to…

The rainy season has finally ended in almost all parts of Japan, and hot and humid weather is here to stay. Now, more than ever,…

Kakigori, or Japanese shaved ice, is a must-try summer treat when you visit Japan. It seems that every year, a new twist on the timeless…

Japan is awesome in the summer. Fireworks, festivals, beaches. Fun, fun, fun in the sun, sun, sun. Except for one thing. The unbearable crushing heat,…

What is Kakigōri Kakigōri shaved ice is a must-have summer treat in Japan. Softer and fluffier than American snow cones, with a consistency of freshly…

The boys of the Kagoshima Jitsugyo High School Men’s Rhythmic Gymnastics team have already earned a reputation at competitions for typically being the most entertaining…

In Tokyo, near the Yamanote Line at a station called Komagome, resides a small ramen shop called Kabochan Ramen. Named after the owner Kubokawa-san, an…

Shaved ice covered in saccharine, brightly colored syrups are signature summer desserts in Japan. From strawberry to melon, you can choose the flavor of your…