One of the best ways to cool down in the Japanese summer is with Kakigori, or shaved ice. When temperatures soar, these snow cone-esque desserts start appearing at festivals and sporting events all over Japan—unmissable thanks to their saturation in vibrant, flavoured...
Kakigori, or shaved ice, is having a moment in culinary culture. That’s no surprise, since it’s such a gorgeous dessert. Softly compacted ice is a perfect vehicle for all kinds of flavours, fillings, and toppings. It is large, but you’ll never feel...
Narita isn’t an obvious day trip destination for most visitors to Tokyo. But Narita has a lot going for it. It has the fantastic Naritasan Shinshoji Temple, Naritasan Park, and Omotesando Street with oodles of old-time charm. Main tourist attractions aside, we...
Tokyo has no shortage of great shaved ice (kakigori), but even with all the stiff competition, Kooriya Peace in Kichijoji is well worth the fuss. This tiny little shop has just 8 counter seats and a devoted legion of fans. Count us...