The Japan Times: “Kakigōri” (shaved ice) has come a long way from its aristocratic origins. Once …

“Kakigōri” (shaved ice) has come a long way from its aristocratic origins. Once the sole preserve of the Heian nobility, it trickled down to the masses in the late 1800s with the advent of industrialization. Today, no summer festival is complete without refreshing cups of shaved ice liberally doused with lurid-colored syrups. Click on the link in our bio to read about some of the best kakigōri specialists in Tokyo. With these shops there’s no need to limit yourself to summer, they are worth braving the elements all year round. 📸 Florentyna Leow (@furochan_eats)
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