18th July – 文月
かき氷 (Kakigoori) – shaved ice with sweet syrup on the top. South Korea and Taiwan has their own style Kakigoori as well and those has been trending in the Asian countries. There are some specialty shops only providing Kakigoori and those opens whole seasons even in the winter.
かき氷 have existed in Japan since Heian era, when there were no freezer. At that time, only upper ranked people and nobles could taste it, because ice was very precious.
Using a little bit melted part of ice, is the key for making the ice fluffy. If using unmelted ice, it gives rough ice and will give a brain freeze.
It is almost definite to see かき氷 food stall in Natsumatsuri. かき氷 is one of the symbols of summer in Japan. If you have a chance to go to Natsumatsuri, you should try it to feel the Japanese summer. (Even though the cost of goods purchased is one of the lowest! – not a surprise as かき氷 is made from ice)
Little Japan Dictionary 
(There are some specialty shops only providing Kakigoori and those opens whole seasons even in the winter.)
Really. Too much craze. I need to try then!
But it’s important to note that Last time when I tried a cold Ice-pop in winter My lips got stuck with it. Still confused if Ice pop liked my lips or my lips liked Ice-pops. But definitely yes I was the victim.
(P.S: Are unmelted ice Kakigoori, and Ice pops different?)
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