Limited-Time Release of 'Shimotsuki Shio Mochi Kakigori (Migaki Ichigo)' Starting July 1, 2026

Shimotsuki Shio Mochi Kakigori (Migaki Ichigo) – Single Serving (includes condensed milk): ¥1,540 (tax included)

Kokonoe Honpo Tamazawa Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture; President & CEO: Takao Omi) announces the limited-time release of a collaborative menu item, 'Shimotsuki Shio Mochi Kakigori (Migaki Ichigo),' starting July 1, 2026, at its main store. This special shaved ice dessert features 'MIGAKI-ICHIGO (Migaki Ichigo),' a premium strawberry brand cultivated in Shiomachi, Miyagi Prefecture, developed by GRA Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Shiomachi, Watari District, Miyagi Prefecture; President & CEO: Daisuke Iwasa).

To highlight the natural sweetness and acidity of the 'Migaki Ichigo'—often described as 'edible jewels'—Tamazawa has developed a proprietary 'Tamazawa Original Strawberry Sauce' that blends the fruit's pulp with soft, refined wasanbon sugar. The dessert uses 'Shimotsuki Shio Mochi' as a base, layered with the special strawberry sauce in two tiers, creating a harmonious blend of strawberry and sweet red bean paste. As you eat, the vibrant aroma of Migaki Ichigo unfolds, and when paired with the included 'Tamazawa Original Condensed Milk,' the texture transforms into a smooth, rich, and velvety melt-in-the-mouth experience.

The dessert artfully layers sweetness, tartness, and the subtle saltiness of 'shimoshio' (frost salt), resulting in a new shaved ice confection with depth and definition.

Shimotsuki Shio Mochi Kakigori (Migaki Ichigo)

Shimotsuki Shio Mochi Kakigori (Migaki Ichigo)

Shimotsuki Shio Mochi Kakigori (Migaki Ichigo) – Single Serving

Includes condensed milk

¥1,540 (tax included)

Shimotsuki Shio Mochi Kakigori (Migaki Ichigo) Drink Set (includes condensed milk)

¥1,980 (tax included)

Available exclusively at the Kokonoe Honpo Tamazawa main store in Sendai City.

— About the Collaboration with 'MIGAKI-ICHIGO (Migaki Ichigo)' —

Migaki Ichigo was born from a deep desire to revive the strawberry farming industry in Shiomachi, Miyagi, which suffered significant damage in the Great East Japan Earthquake. Conceptualized as 'edible jewels,' each berry is meticulously polished through the expertise of skilled farmers and rigorous quality control, making it a premium branded strawberry.

This collaboration brings together two Miyagi-based brands—both rooted in tradition yet committed to innovation—to create a new summer treat that weaves together the heritage and bounty of their home prefecture. This shared vision and passion are now served in a single dish, perfect for enjoying a refreshing summer moment.

MIGAKI-ICHIGO (Migaki Ichigo)

— About the 'Tamazawa Original Strawberry Sauce' —

Crafted by Tamazawa artisans, this exclusive strawberry sauce maximizes the natural flavor of Migaki Ichigo, blending its fruity essence with the delicate sweetness of wasanbon sugar.

— About the 'Tamazawa Original Condensed Milk' —

Made by blending Hokkaido milk with wasanbon sugar and other ingredients, this condensed milk is crafted into a uniquely Tamazawa-style creamy milk sauce.

Tamazawa Original Strawberry Sauce
Tamazawa Original Condensed Milk

'Shimotsuki Shio Mochi Kakigori (Matcha)'

Due to popular demand last year, the 'Shimotsuki Shio Mochi Kakigori (Matcha)' will also be available starting July 1, 2026.

Shimotsuki Shio Mochi Kakigori (Matcha)

Shimotsuki Shio Mochi Kakigori (Matcha)

Shimotsuki Shio Mochi Kakigori (Matcha) – Single Serving

¥1,320 (tax included)

Shimotsuki Shio Mochi Kakigori (Matcha) Drink Set

¥1,760 (tax included)

Tamazawa Original Condensed Milk – Optional

¥220 (tax included)

Available at the Kokonoe Honpo Tamazawa main store in Sendai City.

Kokonoe Honpo Tamazawa Main Store

In preparation for its milestone 350th anniversary in 2025, the flagship main store has relocated and reopened in Ichibancho, Sendai.

Since its founding, the company has passed down unique confectionery techniques through generations, delivering innovative traditional Japanese sweets such as 'Kokonoe,' now a classic, and the winter-only 'Shimobashira.' The new store not only offers Tamazawa’s signature sweets but also features a café space serving new in-store items like 'Aburi Yubeshi' and 'Shimoshio Dango.' Inside the store, a historical corner displays a wooden statue of the first-generation Tamazawa Denzo (crafted by Nakanaka Heikichi, a craftsman for the Sendai Domain), symbolizing the store’s 350-year legacy.

Store Information

Address: 2-3-33 Ichibancho, Aoba Ward, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture 980-0811

8th Fujiei Sanmall Ichibancho, 1st Floor

Phone: 022-399-8880 (main line)

Business Hours: 10:00–18:00
Café Space: 13:00–17:00 (last order at 16:30)

Kokonoe Honpo Tamazawa Main Store Map

About the Café Space

Since its founding in 1675 (Enpō 3) in Kokubuncho, Tamazawa has consistently pioneered innovative initiatives. In 1891 (Meiji 24), it launched French-style biscuits as a signature product. In 1918 (Taisho 7), upon relocating to Naka-katecho, it opened 'Café Tamazawa,' a rare hybrid store format at the time, which gained widespread popularity. Later, the sister café 'Fuga' opened on Minamimachi-dori, known for its elegant yet welcoming atmosphere and particularly praised coffee.

In October 2024, the newly opened Kokonoe Honpo Tamazawa main store in Ichibancho introduced a café space, offering new ways to experience Tamazawa sweets. Alongside popular in-store items like 'Aburi Yubeshi' and 'Shimoshio Dango,' new menu items will be rolled out gradually. We welcome your visit.

Kokonoe Honpo Tamazawa

Kokonoe Honpo Tamazawa is a traditional Japanese confectionery shop founded in 1675 in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, in the Tohoku region. The shop offers seasonal and culturally resonant sweets, including 'Kokonoe'—a Meiji-era specialty that also gives the company its name—'Shimobashira,' which won the Grand Prize at the National Confectionery Fair, and staple items like 'Yubeshi' and 'Shiogama.'

We are honored to share our confections, shaped by 350 years of tradition, craftsmanship, and a continuous pursuit of innovation since our founding.

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