Freshly Fried Bread with Ice Cream: [Age.3] to Launch 4 New 'Ice Cream Fried Sandwiches' on June 1

Sandwiching ice cream in freshly fried bread—. The new 'Ice Cream Fried Sandwich' series allows you to enjoy the crispy, fragrant texture of fried bread and the cool, rich creaminess of ice cream in a single bite. From the Japanese-style 'Matcha Azuki' to the classic 'Chocolate Banana,' four Japanese and Western flavors will be available for a limited time this summer. ANCHOR Inc. (Headquarters: Kama City, Fukuoka Prefecture), which operates the Tokyo-Ginza based sweets brand 'Age.3', has expanded to 7 cities worldwide including Shanghai, Sydney, Manila, and Dubai since opening its first Ginza store in December 2023. It continues to grow as a 'Japan-born sweet' that creates queues and goes viral on social media. This new series re-imagines its signature 'Fried Sandwich' as a cold ice cream dessert for the summer. ■ Key Points ■ Four Japanese & Western flavors released simultaneously for a limited summer run: Matcha Azuki, Jam Strawberry, Chocolate Strawberry, Chocolate Banana. Four flavors to choose from, ranging from Japanese ingredients to classic favorites. ■ A dual texture of 'hot fried x cool' in one: A new sensation dessert where you can enjoy the temperature difference between crispy, fragrant fried bread and cold, smooth ice cream in a single bite. ■ Created by a Japan-born brand with queues in 7 cities worldwide: Starting from Ginza, Tokyo, it has expanded to 7 cities like Shanghai, Sydney, Manila, and Dubai in just 3 years. It continues to grow as a 'Japan-born sweet' that creates queues and goes viral on social media. Age.3 GINZA, Age.3 ASAKUSA Age.3 SHANGHAI, Age.3 SYDNEY Age.3 MANILA, Age.3 DUBAI ■ About the Product The star of the 'Ice Cream Fried Sandwich' is the 'temperature difference' between the crispy, fragrant fried bread and the cool, rich ice cream. By layering cold, smooth ice cream on the fragrant texture of freshly fried bread, we have created a treat perfect for the hot season. Furthermore, we are simultaneously launching four flavors that can be enjoyed by all ages and preferences: the Japanese-style 'Matcha Azuki,' the sweet and sour 'Jam Strawberry,' the classic 'Chocolate Strawberry,' and the ever-popular 'Chocolate Banana.' This lineup is available only during the summer. ■ 4 Summer-Limited Flavors ① Matcha Azuki Ice A Japanese-style treat with cool matcha ice cream and smooth red bean paste. An elegant taste where the slight bitterness of matcha harmonizes with the gentle sweetness of red bean paste. Topped with matcha whipped cream, kinako (roasted soybean flour), black honey, and matcha powder, it's also recommended for adults. ② Jam Strawberry Ice Cool vanilla ice cream with the sweet and sour taste of strawberry jam. A refreshing taste and cute appearance that enhances the summer mood. With strawberries, strawberry sauce, low-carb fresh whipped cream, and colorful sprinkles, it's for everyone from children to adults. ③ Chocolate Strawberry Ice Cool vanilla ice cream with sweet and sour strawberries and chocolate sauce. A satisfying taste where the richness of chocolate and the acidity of strawberries overlap. A classic combination that feels light even in summer with low-carb fresh whipped cream and colorful sprinkles. ④ Chocolate Banana Ice Cool chocolate ice cream with the gentle sweetness of ripe bananas. A nostalgic and satisfying taste woven by the classic chocolate x banana combination. With chocolate whipped cream, chocolate sauce, and colorful sprinkles, it pairs perfectly with the fried bread. ■ Product Overview Product Name: Ice Cream Fried Sandwich Lineup: Matcha Azuki Ice / Jam Strawberry Ice / Chocolate Strawberry Ice / Chocolate Banana Ice (4 types in total) Release Date: June 1, 2026 (Monday) Sales Stores: Age.3 domestic stores (Ginza, Asakusa, Harajuku, Hida Takayama, Kama) Availability: Summer limited Tasting, in-store photography, and interviews with the representative and head chef are available. ■ About Image Materials We have high-resolution images (JPEG/PNG, composed for media and social media posting) including individual product shots, store exteriors/interiors, and scenes of queues at our global stores. We can provide the optimal image materials according to your publication needs, so please feel free to contact the PR representative below. Contact ANCHOR Inc. TEL: 0948-52-6361 Mail: anchor.office3@gmail.com Official Website: https://fruits-sand-three.com/ Official HP Brand Overview | What is Age.3? Age.3 was born from the sweets brand 'FRUITS SAND THREE,' which started in Kama City, Fukuoka Prefecture. In 2023, we developed the 'Fried Sandwich,' a new sensation sweet combining low-carb fresh whipped cream and a 'crispy-chewy' textured bread, and opened our first store in Ginza, Tokyo. Since then, we have expanded both domestically and internationally. Currently, in addition to Japan, we have stores overseas in places like Shanghai, Sydney, Manila, and Dubai, and continue to grow globally as a Japan-born sweets brand. With the recovery of inbound tourism demand, the demand for 'eat-and-walk' food in tourist spots is rising again. Age.3, which offers the experience of 'freshly fried,' has gained support in tourist destinations both in Japan and abroad due to its affinity with the 'eat-and-walk' culture. In this context, we opened 'Age.3 HIDA TAKAYAMA' in the tourist destination of Hida Takayama, where you can experience Japan's 'eat-and-walk' culture, as a new base to enjoy 'freshly made' treats. Age.3 values a design that is savored with all five senses. To move the heart at first sight. To be surprising at the first bite. To discover new deliciousness as you eat. Sight, hearing, smell, touch, taste. FRUITS SAND THREE / Age.3 carefully designs an 'experience' that can be enjoyed with all five senses, including not just taste, but also appearance, aroma, texture, and the overall experience. Produced by a head chef who trained at Hotel Okura Tokyo, Kyoto, and Fukuoka. We value not only the quality of the ingredients that stands out due to simplicity but also the visual beauty, such as the arrangement of fruits and the balance of colors. We pursue uncompromising sweets, down to the texture like melt-in-your-mouth feel and bite, and even the calorie count. Executive Director Kohei Matsushita Profile Born in Fukuoka Prefecture in 1994. He fell in love with cooking as an elementary school student seeing his mother's happy smile when he helped in the kitchen. With a passion for food, he studied at a culinary and confectionery school and began his training in 2014 at the Japanese restaurant Yamazato at [Hotel Okura Tokyo]. The hotel's renewal led him to [Hotel Okura Kyoto], where he learned Kyo-kaiseki, expressing seasons and worldviews through ingredients and presentation. He then further honed his skills at [Hotel Okura Tokyo] and [Hotel Okura Fukuoka]. In 2023, he became the head chef of [FRUITS SAND THREE]. Currently, as representative and head chef, he develops ingredients like whipped cream and creates new products for [Age.3], infusing the techniques he cultivated in Japanese cuisine into sweets and demonstrating his skills daily. Store Information [NEW OPEN] Age.3 HIDA TAKAYAMA Address: 2-80 Honmachi, Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture 506-0011 TEL: 080-2662-6071 Hours: 9:00 - 18:00 Instagram: age.3_hidatakayama/ Age.3 GINZA Address: 1F Sugiura Bldg., 1-24-11 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061 TEL: 070-1317-7334 Hours: 11:00 - 19:00 Instagram: age.3_ginza/ FRUITS SAND THREE / Age.3 KAMA Address: Inside Bus Kuru Kama, 883-1 Ushikuma, Kama City, Fukuoka Prefecture 820-0301 TEL: 070-4310-4439 Hours: 10:00 - 16:00 Instagram: fruits_sand_three/ Age.3 ASAKUSA Address: 2-7-22 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo 111-0032 TEL: 03-6284-7136 Hours: 10:00 - 19:00 Instagram: age.3_asakusa/ Age.3 HARAJUKU / Age.3×Q Address: #3, 1F Q-ROOMS., 2-27-10 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0001 TEL: 070-9236-1965 Hours: 10:00 - 19:00 Instagram: age.3_harajuku/ Age.3 DUBAI Address: marsaboulevard Dubai Festival City, Marsa Al Khor, Dubai Instagram: age.3_dubai/ Age.3 MANILA Greenhills Address: Greenhills Mall, Ortigas Avenue, San Juan City, Philippines Instagram: age.3_manila Age.3 MANILA Address: Second Floor, The Block, SM North EDSA, Quezon City Instagram: age.3_manila Age.3 SYDNEY Address: shop 96, 732 Harris Street Ultimo 2007 Instagram: age.3_sydney Age.3 SHANGHAI Address: Shanghai Metro Line 2 Nanjing West Road Station Exit 3 (Near Exit 3 of Nanjing West Road Station on Lines 2, 12, and 13)