Mochi-shari, Slightly Bitter, Refreshing Aftertaste. Enjoy This Cool Japanese Sweet Again This Summer. 'Yawamochi Ice Matcha Kakigori' Seasonal Limited Release from May 11th (Monday)
Imuraya Co., Ltd. will re-release its popular seasonal product, 'Yawamochi Ice Matcha Kakigori,' nationwide starting May 11, 2026. This Japanese-style ice cream features Uji matcha shaved ice supervised by Fukujuen, soft mochi, sweet red bean paste, and condensed milk sauce. It achieved 130% sales growth in 2025 after a renewal, and is being re-released in response to strong customer demand.
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Imuraya Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: 7-1-1 Takachaya, Tsu City, Mie Prefecture; President: Yasu Iwamoto) will release 'Yawamochi Ice Matcha Kakigori,' a seasonal limited edition product sold since 2023, nationwide again from Monday, May 11, 2026.
This year, the 'best balance' of a exquisite taste that is 'neither too sweet nor too bitter' makes its reappearance. It is an elegant and luxurious Japanese-style shaved ice combining matcha shaved ice, mochi, sweet red bean paste, and condensed milk sauce.
'Yawamochi Ice Matcha Kakigori' was first introduced in 2023 as the first shaved ice type in the 'Yawamochi Ice Series' and has been sold seasonally. In 2025, the recipe was adjusted to improve the texture of the mochi and enhance the matcha flavor, marking its first renewal. It received high acclaim for the perfect match between the summer-perfect matcha shaved ice and soft mochi, as well as its elegant, deep, and refreshing taste, achieving approximately 130% sales compared to the previous year in 2025. In response to feedback supporting the unchanging balance of sweetness and bitterness of the renewed 'Yawamochi Ice Matcha Kakigori,' and requests such as 'I want to repeat it' and 'I want it to be sold permanently,' the company decided to re-release it to meet customer demands.
This summer, please enjoy the harmony of 'Fukujuen supervised' high-quality Uji matcha aroma and rich flavor, the 'chewy and smooth' soft texture of 'mochi,' 'carefully selected sweet red bean paste' with reduced sweetness to enhance the matcha flavor, and Imuraya's self-produced 'condensed milk sauce' made with Hokkaido milk, along with the refreshing and fun 'mochi-shari' texture.
■ What is the 'Yawamochi Ice Series'?
The 'Yawamochi Ice Series' is Imuraya's ice cream series based on the concept of 'Japanese sweets from a confectionery shop, at home.' It allows consumers to easily enjoy the luxurious feeling of soft, chewy mochi even when frozen, layered with various ingredients. Since its launch in 2012, it has been highly praised by many customers as an authentic Japanese sweet.
The manufacturing method of combining ingredients with different softness, temperatures, and water content, such as 'mochi,' 'anko' (red bean paste), and 'ice,' in layers is Imuraya's unique technology and has been patented (Patent: No. 5931783). Please enjoy the unique taste of Imuraya.
Features of 'Yawamochi Ice Matcha Kakigori' Product:
① Like an authentic Japanese confectionery! Shaved ice with a carefully crafted texture, finely shaved from high-quality natural ice.
The shaved ice in this product uses 'Misato Hyoshitsu,' a brand of ice produced from deep natural water pumped from 150m underground, cultivated by the Suzuka Mountains in Mie Prefecture. Delicious and highly transparent 'Misato Hyoshitsu' is widely used in popular shaved ice specialty shops with long queues.
Pure natural ice* is finely processed into micro-shaved ice, giving it a refreshing 'shari-shari' texture perfect for summer. By incorporating air, it is easy to spoon and offers a clean taste.
*Pure ice: Refers to ice with high transparency, hardness, and slow melting characteristics.
'Misato Hyoshitsu' (Image courtesy of Chusei Seihyo Reizo Co., Ltd.) 'Misato Hyoshitsu' (Image courtesy of Chusei Seihyo Reizo Co., Ltd.)
② Harmony of 'Fukujuen supervised' Uji matcha, 'refreshingly sweet' sweet red bean paste, and 'Hokkaido condensed milk' sauce.
The matcha shaved ice generously uses Uji matcha supervised by Fukujuen. In 2025, the recipe was reviewed, and the blending ratio was increased by 25%. This resulted in an even more enjoyable flavor with the refined aroma of matcha.
To harmonize with the elegant and slightly bitter matcha and enhance its rich umami, attention was also paid to the 'sweet red bean paste' and 'condensed milk' toppings. The in-house cooked sweet red bean paste is moderately sweet, creating a refreshing taste that pairs well with matcha.
Furthermore, the condensed milk sauce, made with Hokkaido condensed milk, has a gentle sweetness that can be enjoyed.
③ 'Chewy' mochi with soft texture, blended with glutinous rice flour.
The characteristic soft mochi of Yawamochi Ice, which remains soft even when frozen, is topped with five pieces on the ice cream. A renewal was implemented in 2025. By blending glutinous rice flour with shiratamako (rice flour), it offers a smooth and chewy texture like shiratamako, in addition to the original flavor of mochi.
'Yawamochi Ice Matcha Kakigori' Product Information:
Product Name
Yawamochi Ice Matcha Kakigori
Suggested Retail Price
180 yen (excluding tax) / 194 yen (including tax)
Volume
130ml
Temperature Zone
Frozen
Release Date
Sequentially released nationwide from Monday, May 11, 2026
Sales Locations
Mass retailers, supermarkets, drugstores nationwide, etc.
Imuraya Web Shop: https://www.imuraya-webshop.jp/
Imuraya 'Yawamochi Ice Series'
The 'Yawamochi Ice Series,' based on the concept of 'Japanese sweets from a confectionery shop, at home,' was developed over three years, overcoming challenges in creating mochi that remains soft even when frozen. In March 2024, the mochi was...
This year, the 'best balance' of a exquisite taste that is 'neither too sweet nor too bitter' makes its reappearance. It is an elegant and luxurious Japanese-style shaved ice combining matcha shaved ice, mochi, sweet red bean paste, and condensed milk sauce.
'Yawamochi Ice Matcha Kakigori' was first introduced in 2023 as the first shaved ice type in the 'Yawamochi Ice Series' and has been sold seasonally. In 2025, the recipe was adjusted to improve the texture of the mochi and enhance the matcha flavor, marking its first renewal. It received high acclaim for the perfect match between the summer-perfect matcha shaved ice and soft mochi, as well as its elegant, deep, and refreshing taste, achieving approximately 130% sales compared to the previous year in 2025. In response to feedback supporting the unchanging balance of sweetness and bitterness of the renewed 'Yawamochi Ice Matcha Kakigori,' and requests such as 'I want to repeat it' and 'I want it to be sold permanently,' the company decided to re-release it to meet customer demands.
This summer, please enjoy the harmony of 'Fukujuen supervised' high-quality Uji matcha aroma and rich flavor, the 'chewy and smooth' soft texture of 'mochi,' 'carefully selected sweet red bean paste' with reduced sweetness to enhance the matcha flavor, and Imuraya's self-produced 'condensed milk sauce' made with Hokkaido milk, along with the refreshing and fun 'mochi-shari' texture.
■ What is the 'Yawamochi Ice Series'?
The 'Yawamochi Ice Series' is Imuraya's ice cream series based on the concept of 'Japanese sweets from a confectionery shop, at home.' It allows consumers to easily enjoy the luxurious feeling of soft, chewy mochi even when frozen, layered with various ingredients. Since its launch in 2012, it has been highly praised by many customers as an authentic Japanese sweet.
The manufacturing method of combining ingredients with different softness, temperatures, and water content, such as 'mochi,' 'anko' (red bean paste), and 'ice,' in layers is Imuraya's unique technology and has been patented (Patent: No. 5931783). Please enjoy the unique taste of Imuraya.
Features of 'Yawamochi Ice Matcha Kakigori' Product:
① Like an authentic Japanese confectionery! Shaved ice with a carefully crafted texture, finely shaved from high-quality natural ice.
The shaved ice in this product uses 'Misato Hyoshitsu,' a brand of ice produced from deep natural water pumped from 150m underground, cultivated by the Suzuka Mountains in Mie Prefecture. Delicious and highly transparent 'Misato Hyoshitsu' is widely used in popular shaved ice specialty shops with long queues.
Pure natural ice* is finely processed into micro-shaved ice, giving it a refreshing 'shari-shari' texture perfect for summer. By incorporating air, it is easy to spoon and offers a clean taste.
*Pure ice: Refers to ice with high transparency, hardness, and slow melting characteristics.
'Misato Hyoshitsu' (Image courtesy of Chusei Seihyo Reizo Co., Ltd.) 'Misato Hyoshitsu' (Image courtesy of Chusei Seihyo Reizo Co., Ltd.)
② Harmony of 'Fukujuen supervised' Uji matcha, 'refreshingly sweet' sweet red bean paste, and 'Hokkaido condensed milk' sauce.
The matcha shaved ice generously uses Uji matcha supervised by Fukujuen. In 2025, the recipe was reviewed, and the blending ratio was increased by 25%. This resulted in an even more enjoyable flavor with the refined aroma of matcha.
To harmonize with the elegant and slightly bitter matcha and enhance its rich umami, attention was also paid to the 'sweet red bean paste' and 'condensed milk' toppings. The in-house cooked sweet red bean paste is moderately sweet, creating a refreshing taste that pairs well with matcha.
Furthermore, the condensed milk sauce, made with Hokkaido condensed milk, has a gentle sweetness that can be enjoyed.
③ 'Chewy' mochi with soft texture, blended with glutinous rice flour.
The characteristic soft mochi of Yawamochi Ice, which remains soft even when frozen, is topped with five pieces on the ice cream. A renewal was implemented in 2025. By blending glutinous rice flour with shiratamako (rice flour), it offers a smooth and chewy texture like shiratamako, in addition to the original flavor of mochi.
'Yawamochi Ice Matcha Kakigori' Product Information:
Product Name
Yawamochi Ice Matcha Kakigori
Suggested Retail Price
180 yen (excluding tax) / 194 yen (including tax)
Volume
130ml
Temperature Zone
Frozen
Release Date
Sequentially released nationwide from Monday, May 11, 2026
Sales Locations
Mass retailers, supermarkets, drugstores nationwide, etc.
Imuraya Web Shop: https://www.imuraya-webshop.jp/
Imuraya 'Yawamochi Ice Series'
The 'Yawamochi Ice Series,' based on the concept of 'Japanese sweets from a confectionery shop, at home,' was developed over three years, overcoming challenges in creating mochi that remains soft even when frozen. In March 2024, the mochi was...