MIGAKI-ICHIGO x KOKONOE HONPO TAMAZAWA: Limited-Time Shiojiru Kogashi Kakigori (Polished Strawberry) to Launch July 1, 2026

GRA Inc. (Headquarters: Shiomachi, Watari District, Miyagi Prefecture; CEO: Daiki Iwasa) announces the launch of a collaborative menu item, the 'Shiojiru Kogashi Kakigori (MIGAKI-ICHIGO),' created in partnership with Kokonoe Honpo Tamazawa (Headquarters: Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture; President: Takao Omi), a traditional Japanese confectionery company founded in 1675. The limited-time dessert will be available at Tamazawa's main store starting Wednesday, July 1, 2026.

Shiojiru Kogashi Kakigori (MIGAKI-ICHIGO) – Single Serving (with condensed milk)

This summer, the bountiful harvest nurtured in Miyagi meets the 350-year-old tradition of wagashi craftsmanship, resulting in an unprecedented luxurious kakigori. Experience an exquisite summer treat where the juicy sweetness and balanced acidity of the 'MIGAKI-ICHIGO'—revered as 'edible jewels'—are elevated by Tamazawa's refined artisan techniques.

■ About the Collaboration with Kokonoe Honpo Tamazawa

~Weaving Miyagi’s 'Tradition' and 'Bounty' into the Future~

The 'MIGAKI-ICHIGO' was born from a passionate desire to revive the strawberry industry in Shiomachi, Miyagi, which suffered severe damage from the Great East Japan Earthquake. Each berry is meticulously polished through the expertise of seasoned farmers and rigorous quality control. GRA Inc. has been dedicated to refining nature’s raw treasures from rural Japan and passing them on to future generations through its agritech initiatives.

Now, we are honored to collaborate with Kokonoe Honpo Tamazawa, a fellow Miyagi-based institution with a legacy spanning generations, known for cultural delicacies such as the winter specialty 'Shimobashira.' Our shared values—preserving tradition while embracing innovation—have culminated in a new summer confection that celebrates the heritage and bounty of our beloved Miyagi. We hope this special creation, born from our mutual dedication, brings joy to your summer moments.

Kokonoe Honpo Tamazawa Main Store

Shiojiru Kogashi Kakigori (MIGAKI-ICHIGO) – Single Serving (with condensed milk)

Tamazawa Original Strawberry Sauce (featuring MIGAKI-ICHIGO) and Tamazawa Original Condensed Milk (a luxurious milk sauce made with Hokkaido milk and Awase-sanbon sugar)

The 'Tamazawa Original Strawberry Sauce' is crafted by Tamazawa’s artisans to maximize the rich flavor of MIGAKI-ICHIGO, preserving generous fruit pulp and blending it with the delicate sweetness of Awase-sanbon sugar.

Served in a 'Shiojiru Kogashi' (salt-glazed rice cake) bowl, with the special strawberry sauce layered twice, this dessert offers a harmonious interplay of strawberry and red bean paste. As you taste it, the vibrant aroma of MIGAKI-ICHIGO unfolds, enhanced by the accompanying 'Tamazawa Original Condensed Milk'—a rich sauce made with Hokkaido milk and Awase-sanbon sugar—that transforms the texture into a soft, deeply satisfying melt-in-the-mouth experience. The interplay of sweetness, acidity, and the subtle saltiness of 'Shiojiru' creates a three-dimensional flavor profile, redefining the modern kakigori.

Product Details:

- Shiojiru Kogashi Kakigori (MIGAKI-ICHIGO) – Single Serving (with condensed milk): ¥1,540

- Shiojiru Kogashi Kakigori (MIGAKI-ICHIGO) – Drink Set (with condensed milk): ¥1,980 (choice of sencha, Japanese black tea, or coffee)

Launch Date: July 1, 2026 (Wednesday)

Sales Location: Kokonoe Honpo Tamazawa Main Store

Address: 1F, Daihachi Tōei Sanmō Ichibanchō, 2-3-33 Ichibanchō, Aoba Ward, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture 980-0811

Phone: 022-399-8880 (main line)

Business Hours: 10:00–18:00

(Café Area: 13:00–17:00; last order at 16:30)

※ Not available at MIGAKI FARM SHOP & CAFE.

About MIGAKI-ICHIGO

■ About Kokonoe Honpo Tamazawa (https://www.tamazawa.jp/)

Kokonoe Honpo Tamazawa is a traditional Japanese confectionery established in 1675 (Enpō 3) in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, in the Tohoku region. Renowned for seasonal and traditional sweets such as 'Kokonoe' (a Meiji-era specialty), 'Shimobashira' (winner of the Grand Prize at the National Confectionery Fair), 'Yubeshi,' and 'Shiogama,' the shop offers confections that reflect the seasons and local heritage. We are proud to continue the 350-year legacy of wagashi craftsmanship, innovation, and evolution since our founding.

◾️ About GRA Inc.

GRA Inc. operates diverse businesses in Shiomachi, Miyagi, centered on the production of 'MIGAKI-ICHIGO,' known as 'edible jewels,' and exploring new value propositions in agriculture through multiple perspectives.

Company Name: GRA Inc.

Business Activities: Production and sales of agricultural products through agritech

Manufacturing and sales of processed goods using agricultural ingredients

Support programs for farmers and aspiring farmers

Operation of the MIGAKI-ICHIGO Academy

Development of regional brands and international expansion of agricultural business

CEO: Daiki Iwasa

Headquarters: 47 Sakurazutsumi, Yamadera, Shiomachi, Watari District, Miyagi Prefecture

Founded: July 1, 2011

Incorporated: January 17, 2012

Official Website: https://gra-inc.jp/