AEON E-Heart's Adorable 'Kuma-san Kakigori' (Shaved Ice) Makes Its Debut on July 1 (Wed)! 'Kuma-san Kakigori General Election' Also Launching

AEON E-Heart Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture; President and CEO: Yoshinori Okuno; hereinafter referred to as the Company) will launch a limited-time sale of seven varieties of the visually charming 'Kuma-san Kakigori' (Bear Shaved Ice) starting Wednesday, July 1, 2026, exclusively at eight store locations—six 'Snack & Sweets Shop Jirokujitsuchu' food court outlets, 'SANUKI TERRACE Takamatsu Higashi,' and 'Shin-Ibaraki Store.'

With scorching summer temperatures becoming increasingly common across Japan, demand for cool, refreshing desserts continues to rise. Responding to this trend, the Company aims to provide customers with a delightful and enjoyable summer experience through the launch of the 'Kuma-san Kakigori'—a dessert that's fun to look at and even more fun to choose.

The 'Kuma-san Kakigori' is a limited-edition summer treat designed to look like a bear's face, crafted from shaved ice and decorated with biscuit ears, peanut chocolate eyes, and vanilla ice cream to create expressive, photo-worthy appearances. Available in seven flavors—'Cola,' 'Strawberry,' 'Mango,' 'Blue Hawaii,' 'Matcha,' 'Hojicha,' and 'Coffee'—each bear features a unique and charming nickname, allowing customers to enjoy the excitement of selecting their favorite from a group of seven distinct bear characters. Additionally, the Company will host the 'Kuma-san Kakigori General Election,' inviting customers to vote for their favorite 'Kuma-san.' Join us in finding out which bear will rise to become the most popular!

New Product Overview

[Product Name] Kuma-san Kakigori (7 varieties)

Flavors: Cola, Strawberry, Mango, Blue Hawaii, Matcha, Hojicha, Coffee

Names: John / Cola flavor, Dimare / Strawberry flavor, Tiantian (Tenten) / Mango flavor, Dio / Blue Hawaii flavor, Matsukaze / Matcha flavor, Goro / Hojicha flavor, Mocha / Coffee flavor

*Each uniquely named bear will participate in the 'Kuma-san Kakigori General Election ~Which bear is your favorite?~'.

□ Price: ¥540 (tax included) per item*1

□ Sales Period: Scheduled from Wednesday, July 1, 2026, to Tuesday, September 1, 2026*2

□ Sales Locations: Limited to 8 food court stores

・Snack & Sweets Shop Jirokujitsuchu, Ise Store

1F AEON Ise Store, 160-2 Okabe-cho Higashi, Ise City, Mie Prefecture

・Snack & Sweets Shop Jirokujitsuchu, Ukai Store

1F MEGA Don Quijote UNY Ukai Store, 4-205 Ukai-Nakakawa-shinmachi, Matsusaka City, Mie Prefecture

・Snack & Sweets Shop Jirokujitsuchu, Kameyama Store

1F Kameyama Echo Store, 222 Higashi-Miyukicho, Kameyama City, Mie Prefecture

・Snack & Sweets Shop Jirokujitsuchu, Suzuka Store

1F Suzuka Hunter Store, 2-5-1 Sanjō-cho, Suzuka City, Mie Prefecture

・Snack & Sweets Shop Jirokujitsuchu, Taian Store

1F AEON Taian Store, 1945 Takayanagi, Taian-cho, Inabe City, Mie Prefecture

・Snack & Sweets Shop Jirokujitsuchu, Agui Store

1F AEON Agui Store, 3215 Ukumakata, Agui-cho, Shima City, Mie Prefecture

・SANUKI TERRACE Takamatsu Higashi Store

1F AEON Takamatsu Higashi Store, 3-8-5 Fukaura-cho, Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture

・Shin-Ibaraki Store (Shian, Raramen, Dotombori Fuwatoro)

3F AEON Style Shin-Ibaraki Store, 18-1 Nakatsu-cho, Ibaraki City, Osaka Prefecture

*1: Pricing differs at the SANUKI TERRACE Takamatsu Higashi Store.

*2: Sales period is subject to change depending on sales performance.

Kuma-san Kakigori General Election ~Which bear is your favorite?~

During the sales period, we will run a participatory campaign called the 'Kuma-san Kakigori General Election,' allowing customers to vote for their favorite 'Kuma-san Kakigori.' Vote for your favorite bear among the seven available varieties to help determine the No. 1 bear. The bear that finishes in last place will be replaced with a new flavor in the next sales period. Your vote could decide the future of these bears!

[Voting Period] Wednesday, July 1, 2026 – Tuesday, September 1, 2026

[Voting Method] Vote via a dedicated online questionnaire

[Voting Form] Kuma-san Kakigori General Election Form <<Click here

[Results Announcement] After the sales period ends, results will be announced on the official website once tallying is complete.

QR Code for Voting Form

Moving forward, the Company will continue to develop products and initiatives that deliver the joy of choice and enhanced experiential value to our customers.

Official Website: https://www.aeoneaheart.co.jp/