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Spending time in Japan this summer? Or maybe you like a frosty sweet treat all year-round? Well, no matter when or where you’ll in Japan, we’ve got the ice cream for you! Uniquely Japanese treats, varieties made with special ingredients, and spectacular plating, these 16 different creamy treats are all worth a try.
Northern Japan
Let's start from the top and work our way down Japan! Northern Japan, Hokkaido and the Tohoku region, is the coldest part of the country, but it still gets warm in the summer. And thanks to famously high-quality dairy coming out of Hokkaido, the area makes some great refreshing treats.
Hokkaido: Melon and Lavender Ice Cream
Akita: Rose-Shaped “Babahera” Ice Cream
Yamagata: Rice and Cherry Ice Cream
Eastern Japan
Next we'll be moving a little farther south, to the eastern Kanto region of Japan. Between the big city of Tokyo and the more rural surroundings, the area has plenty to offer!
Tokyo: Cookie Dough… and Ice Cream
Kawagoe: Purple Sweet Potato Ice Cream
Chiba: Loquat Ice Cream
Nasu: Simple Milk Ice Cream
Western & Central Japan
Shizuoka: Green Tea Ice Cream
Osaka: Loooooong Ice Cream
Nagano: Wasabi and Mocha Ice Cream
Kyoto: Tofu Ice Cream
Kanazawa: Gold Leaf Ice Cream
Shodoshima: Olive and Soy Sauce Ice Cream
Southern Japan
Last but not least, we find ourselves in Southern Japan, on the island of Kyushu and far south in Okinawa. With the warmer weather down south, it's the perfect region to get frozen treats any time of the year!
Okinawa: Blue Seal Ice Cream
Kagoshima: Shirokuma Shaved Ice
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