Beat the Summer Heat with Refreshing Chilled Sweets & Gourmet Delights: From Time-Honored Japanese Desserts to Innovative Sherbets and Seasonal Summer Dishes, a Cool Collection Awaits
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- Beat the Summer Heat with Refreshing Chilled Sweets & Gourmet Delights: From Time-Honored Japanese Desserts to Innovative Sherbets and Seasonal Summer Dishes, a Cool Collection Awaits
- With the Japan Meteorological Agency forecasting record-breaking summer heat, ShinQs at Shibuya Hikarie and its cafes and restaurants are introducing a wide array of refreshing chilled sweets and gourmet items. Featuring traditional wagashi, fruit jellies, sherbets, and cold pasta dishes, this lineup delivers a sensory experience of coolness through appearance, temperature, taste, and texture.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: June 16, 2026
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With the Japan Meteorological Agency forecasting record-breaking summer heat, ShinQs at Shibuya Hikarie and its cafes and restaurants are introducing a wide array of refreshing chilled sweets and gourmet items. Featuring traditional wagashi, fruit jellies, sherbets, and cold pasta dishes, this lineup delivers a sensory experience of coolness through appearance, temperature, taste, and texture.
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- June 16, 2026
With the Japan Meteorological Agency forecasting record-breaking summer heat, ShinQs at Shibuya Hikarie and its cafes and restaurants are introducing a wide array of refreshing chilled sweets and gourmet items. Featuring traditional wagashi, fruit jellies, sherbets, and cold pasta dishes, this lineup delivers a sensory experience of coolness through appearance, temperature, taste, and texture.
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According to the Japan Meteorological Agency’s three-month forecast, this summer is expected to see temperatures higher than average across the country, with record-breaking heatwaves anticipated. In response, ShinQs by TOKYU DEPARTMENT STORE’s 'Tokyu Noren Street' and its cafes and restaurants are introducing a wide selection of 'chilled sweets and gourmet items' designed to make summer more enjoyable.
From 'chilled traditional Japanese sweets' crafted by long-established brands, to 'refreshing fruit jellies' made with luxurious seasonal fruits, and 'next-generation sherbets' that can also be enjoyed as frozen drinks, the offerings also include 'new-sensation summer sweets' with temperature-sensitive textures, and 'seasonal summer dishes' such as cold pasta and chilled oden. This rich lineup allows guests to experience 'coolness' through visual appeal, temperature, taste, and texture. Guests can enjoy these special items that help forget the intense summer heat.
■ Sales and Service Locations: Various stores on B3 and 2F of ShinQs Tokyu Noren Street
Cafes and restaurants on the 6th, 7th, and 8th floors
【Highlight ①】 Chilled Traditional Japanese Sweets from Time-Honored Brands
＜Ryogokuya Zeisei＞
Suika Natsu (Watermelon Summer) – 1 piece / ¥1,188
A summer daidai confectionery that visually recreates the cross-section of a watermelon, using azuki beans to represent the flesh, rind, and seeds.
＜Kasho Rokubei＞
Kuzu Dofu – 5 pieces / ¥1,591
A uniquely textured water yokan made with 'Yoshino Kuzu' starch, featuring a glossy transparency and beautiful natural color. Enjoy its wobbly texture and smooth throat feel.
＜Kamakura Toyotaya＞
Yato no Kaze (Breeze of Yato) – 2 pieces per box (Original Warabi, Matcha Warabi, Kuro Mame Warabi) / ¥1,188 each
Three varieties—original, matcha, and black soybean—crafted into 'warabi mochi'. Enjoy with roasted kinako powder and black sugar syrup according to your preference.
※Photo shows the original warabi
【Highlight ②】 Refreshing and Visually Cool Fruit Jellies
＜Bourmich＞
Kajitsu Meguri (Fruit Journey) – 6 pieces (white peach, melon, grape, cherry, iyokan, blueberry) / ¥1,890
Jellies made with fresh fruits from across Japan, capturing their juiciness in adorable small sizes. Enjoy six different flavors.
＜Le Chocolat du H＞
Jelly Set – 6 pieces / ¥3,801
Original jellies made with generously selected fruits, delivering the direct, vibrant taste of fresh fruit.
＜Sekkei-ken＞
Apricot Jelly with Hyochan Agar – 1 piece / ¥331
A dessert featuring the beloved apricot from shumai bento boxes, known for its refreshing aroma and sweetness. Smooth and silky in texture, perfect as a palate cleanser or dessert.
【Highlight ③】 Cool and Melting, Next-Generation Sorbets & Sherbets
＜La Maison Shirokane＞
2-Layer Fruit Jelly & Frozen Sherbet – 7 pieces (3 sherbets, 4 layered fruit jellies) / ¥2,506
A set including three sherbets to be frozen and eaten, and two-layer fruit jellies filled with generous fruit chunks.
＜Kyobashi Senbikiya＞
Fruits Chorus Sherbet – 10 pieces / ¥3,240
Enjoy these sherbets frozen as-is, or pour over soda, milk, or your favorite drink to create a frozen beverage. Pair with champagne or wine for an adult dessert experience. Delicious for both children and adults.
＜L'Abbaye＞
Honey Sorbet – 80g × 3 pieces (Spanish lemon, Taiwanese lychee, Kagawa loquat) / ¥3,024
A summer-limited sorbet sweetened only with honey, allowing you to enjoy the unique character of each honey variety. Freeze the entire jar and enjoy the crunchy, icy texture.
【Highlight ④】 Cool and Moist: New-Sensation Summer Sweets That Invite Refreshment
＜Uheimu＞
Finadorenu (Coconut Pine) – 5 pieces / ¥1,080
A summer sweet with two ideal ways to enjoy: soft and fluffy at room temperature, or cool and chewy when frozen. The tropical coconut-pineapple flavor makes a refreshing debut.
＜Le Pain de Joël Robuchon＞
Refreshing Lemon Pound Cake – 1 piece / ¥561
A moist pound cake combining rich, aromatic butter with the bright scent of lemon peel and lemon confit. Topped with generous lemon icing that enhances the sweet-tart flavor.
＜Patissier Sadaharu Aoki Paris＞
Macaron Ice – 1 piece / ¥681
A summer-exclusive specialty from Aoki: a rich, chilled ice cream sandwiched between macaron shells.
【Highlight ⑤】 Moments of Bliss: Summer Refreshment Drinks & Sweets
＜Mariage Frères＞
Summer Rose French Summer Tea – 160g in flacon glass / ¥9,072
An iced white tea with sharp accents of bergamot and pomegranate, and a joyful aroma of red fruits and grapes. When poured, it reveals a vivid pink hue like a summer sunset, offering a fresh, luxurious, and perfectly balanced elegant flavor.
＜Capital Coffee＞
Camu Camu Jelly with Milk Soft Cream – 1 serving / ¥821
Camu camu, a fruit grown along the Amazon River in South America, is known as a superfruit with the world’s highest vitamin C content. This dessert features camu camu jelly topped with milk soft cream.
＜Paul Bassett＞
Cream Soda, Cola Float, Caffe Latte Float – ¥900 each
Cream soda and cola float, beloved for their nostalgic retro look. Also available: caffe latte float, perfect for those who want to enjoy both coffee and sweetness.
【Highlight ⑥】 Savor the Cool: Chilled & Refreshing Gourmet Dishes
＜Unagi Toko＞ (6F)
Grilled Eel Tataki – ¥3,190
A luxurious dish of grilled eel served with ponzu sauce and generous toppings of aromatic herbs. The rich umami of eel harmonizes with the refreshing acidity of ponzu and herbs, ideal as a drink pairing.
＜Cafe & Grill SIZZLe GAZZLe＞ (7F)
Cold Tomato Sauce Pasta with Summer Vegetables – ¥1,480
A cold pasta dish using fresh 'Mocchirini' pasta made with Hyogo wheat and Awaji island eggs. Topped with a fresh tomato sauce enhanced with lemon and summer vegetable stew, plus mozzarella cheese and basil.
＜d47 Shokudo＞ (8F)
【Left】 Cold Oden in Shirodashi Broth – ¥1,500
Chilled oden made with 'shirodashi' broth based on Nittō Jōzō’s 'shiratare'. Includes thick fried tofu from 'Kubo-san’s Tofu', organic konjac noodles, free-range eggs, and summer vegetables.
※Available only during dinner
【Center】 Tokushima Set Meal with Hand-Stretched Handa Noodles – ¥2,600
Thick, chewy Handa noodles from 'Kitamuro Byakusen', served with charmingly named side dishes: nara-e, deshiko imo, dekomawashi, kakimaze, soba rice soup, and Awaji evening tea.
※Available only during lunch
【Right】 Cold Zenzai with Uji Sencha – ¥700
A cold zenzai featuring chewy mochi, smooth red bean paste from Ise Anjo, and original Uji sencha tea with a balanced blend of bitterness and umami.
From 'chilled traditional Japanese sweets' crafted by long-established brands, to 'refreshing fruit jellies' made with luxurious seasonal fruits, and 'next-generation sherbets' that can also be enjoyed as frozen drinks, the offerings also include 'new-sensation summer sweets' with temperature-sensitive textures, and 'seasonal summer dishes' such as cold pasta and chilled oden. This rich lineup allows guests to experience 'coolness' through visual appeal, temperature, taste, and texture. Guests can enjoy these special items that help forget the intense summer heat.
■ Sales and Service Locations: Various stores on B3 and 2F of ShinQs Tokyu Noren Street
Cafes and restaurants on the 6th, 7th, and 8th floors
【Highlight ①】 Chilled Traditional Japanese Sweets from Time-Honored Brands
＜Ryogokuya Zeisei＞
Suika Natsu (Watermelon Summer) – 1 piece / ¥1,188
A summer daidai confectionery that visually recreates the cross-section of a watermelon, using azuki beans to represent the flesh, rind, and seeds.
＜Kasho Rokubei＞
Kuzu Dofu – 5 pieces / ¥1,591
A uniquely textured water yokan made with 'Yoshino Kuzu' starch, featuring a glossy transparency and beautiful natural color. Enjoy its wobbly texture and smooth throat feel.
＜Kamakura Toyotaya＞
Yato no Kaze (Breeze of Yato) – 2 pieces per box (Original Warabi, Matcha Warabi, Kuro Mame Warabi) / ¥1,188 each
Three varieties—original, matcha, and black soybean—crafted into 'warabi mochi'. Enjoy with roasted kinako powder and black sugar syrup according to your preference.
※Photo shows the original warabi
【Highlight ②】 Refreshing and Visually Cool Fruit Jellies
＜Bourmich＞
Kajitsu Meguri (Fruit Journey) – 6 pieces (white peach, melon, grape, cherry, iyokan, blueberry) / ¥1,890
Jellies made with fresh fruits from across Japan, capturing their juiciness in adorable small sizes. Enjoy six different flavors.
＜Le Chocolat du H＞
Jelly Set – 6 pieces / ¥3,801
Original jellies made with generously selected fruits, delivering the direct, vibrant taste of fresh fruit.
＜Sekkei-ken＞
Apricot Jelly with Hyochan Agar – 1 piece / ¥331
A dessert featuring the beloved apricot from shumai bento boxes, known for its refreshing aroma and sweetness. Smooth and silky in texture, perfect as a palate cleanser or dessert.
【Highlight ③】 Cool and Melting, Next-Generation Sorbets & Sherbets
＜La Maison Shirokane＞
2-Layer Fruit Jelly & Frozen Sherbet – 7 pieces (3 sherbets, 4 layered fruit jellies) / ¥2,506
A set including three sherbets to be frozen and eaten, and two-layer fruit jellies filled with generous fruit chunks.
＜Kyobashi Senbikiya＞
Fruits Chorus Sherbet – 10 pieces / ¥3,240
Enjoy these sherbets frozen as-is, or pour over soda, milk, or your favorite drink to create a frozen beverage. Pair with champagne or wine for an adult dessert experience. Delicious for both children and adults.
＜L'Abbaye＞
Honey Sorbet – 80g × 3 pieces (Spanish lemon, Taiwanese lychee, Kagawa loquat) / ¥3,024
A summer-limited sorbet sweetened only with honey, allowing you to enjoy the unique character of each honey variety. Freeze the entire jar and enjoy the crunchy, icy texture.
【Highlight ④】 Cool and Moist: New-Sensation Summer Sweets That Invite Refreshment
＜Uheimu＞
Finadorenu (Coconut Pine) – 5 pieces / ¥1,080
A summer sweet with two ideal ways to enjoy: soft and fluffy at room temperature, or cool and chewy when frozen. The tropical coconut-pineapple flavor makes a refreshing debut.
＜Le Pain de Joël Robuchon＞
Refreshing Lemon Pound Cake – 1 piece / ¥561
A moist pound cake combining rich, aromatic butter with the bright scent of lemon peel and lemon confit. Topped with generous lemon icing that enhances the sweet-tart flavor.
＜Patissier Sadaharu Aoki Paris＞
Macaron Ice – 1 piece / ¥681
A summer-exclusive specialty from Aoki: a rich, chilled ice cream sandwiched between macaron shells.
【Highlight ⑤】 Moments of Bliss: Summer Refreshment Drinks & Sweets
＜Mariage Frères＞
Summer Rose French Summer Tea – 160g in flacon glass / ¥9,072
An iced white tea with sharp accents of bergamot and pomegranate, and a joyful aroma of red fruits and grapes. When poured, it reveals a vivid pink hue like a summer sunset, offering a fresh, luxurious, and perfectly balanced elegant flavor.
＜Capital Coffee＞
Camu Camu Jelly with Milk Soft Cream – 1 serving / ¥821
Camu camu, a fruit grown along the Amazon River in South America, is known as a superfruit with the world’s highest vitamin C content. This dessert features camu camu jelly topped with milk soft cream.
＜Paul Bassett＞
Cream Soda, Cola Float, Caffe Latte Float – ¥900 each
Cream soda and cola float, beloved for their nostalgic retro look. Also available: caffe latte float, perfect for those who want to enjoy both coffee and sweetness.
【Highlight ⑥】 Savor the Cool: Chilled & Refreshing Gourmet Dishes
＜Unagi Toko＞ (6F)
Grilled Eel Tataki – ¥3,190
A luxurious dish of grilled eel served with ponzu sauce and generous toppings of aromatic herbs. The rich umami of eel harmonizes with the refreshing acidity of ponzu and herbs, ideal as a drink pairing.
＜Cafe & Grill SIZZLe GAZZLe＞ (7F)
Cold Tomato Sauce Pasta with Summer Vegetables – ¥1,480
A cold pasta dish using fresh 'Mocchirini' pasta made with Hyogo wheat and Awaji island eggs. Topped with a fresh tomato sauce enhanced with lemon and summer vegetable stew, plus mozzarella cheese and basil.
＜d47 Shokudo＞ (8F)
【Left】 Cold Oden in Shirodashi Broth – ¥1,500
Chilled oden made with 'shirodashi' broth based on Nittō Jōzō’s 'shiratare'. Includes thick fried tofu from 'Kubo-san’s Tofu', organic konjac noodles, free-range eggs, and summer vegetables.
※Available only during dinner
【Center】 Tokushima Set Meal with Hand-Stretched Handa Noodles – ¥2,600
Thick, chewy Handa noodles from 'Kitamuro Byakusen', served with charmingly named side dishes: nara-e, deshiko imo, dekomawashi, kakimaze, soba rice soup, and Awaji evening tea.
※Available only during lunch
【Right】 Cold Zenzai with Uji Sencha – ¥700
A cold zenzai featuring chewy mochi, smooth red bean paste from Ise Anjo, and original Uji sencha tea with a balanced blend of bitterness and umami.
FAQ
When is the summer sweets event at Shibuya Hikarie?
No exact dates are given, but it is expected to run throughout the summer season.
Are there kid-friendly options available?
Yes, items like fruit jellies and cream sodas are suitable for children.
Where can I try chilled oden?
At d47食堂 on the 8th floor, served as 'white dashi cold oden'.
Where can I buy the premium summer tea?
Mariage Frères sells the 'Summer Rose' iced white tea.
Which store sells macaron ice cream?
Patissier Sadaharu Aoki Paris offers it as a summer limited item.