Summer Ice & Sweets Fair Date: June 28th (Wednesday) → July 3rd (Monday), 2023 Venue: Daimaru Sapporo 7th Floor Exhibition Hall (10:00 am → 8:00 pm *Closes at 6:00 pm on the last day) )
In Hokkaido, the number of areas with maximum temperatures exceeding 25°C has increased. Then you want to eat ice cream! ! The season for cool sweets has arrived. It is a popular event that has been very popular every year since it was first held in November 2017, but this time it is the 10th time, in addition to ice cream and sweets, there is a lineup of dry food. I like sweets, but I can't eat a lot of them. You may be dragged into such an infinite loop. We will introduce recommended products from among 20 brands (including 4 brands opening their first store in Hokkaido).
First of all, we will introduce the fluffy shaved ice that has become a staple of summer.
- Taste chunky mango with fluffy shaved ice
[Hokkaido Bibai] <Shaved ice trip>
Mango shaved ice (pictured item) … 1,800 yen including tax *Limited to 20 cups per day, up to 1 cup per person
Strawberry shaved ice … 1,000 yen including tax
The shaved ice is characterized by its fluffy texture and melt-in-your-mouth texture, which was taught by a skilled craftsman in the ancient city of Nara, which is said to be the birthplace of ice food culture. A luxurious topping of mango, which is characterized by its strong sweetness, mellow aroma, and melt-in-your-mouth texture. The shaved ice honey uses homemade honey made from Alfonso mango, which is said to be the king of mangoes. You can enjoy the softness of the ice and the change in taste that appears when you eat it.
*It takes about 5 minutes to make one cup.
*Numbered tickets will be distributed if congestion is expected.
* There will be no sales from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm each day due to adjustment time.
* Reception closes at 6:30 p.m. (last day at 5:00 p.m.)
Next, here is the gelato that opened for the first time in Hokkaido.
- Use local vegetables and fruits! Japan's first vegetable gelato specialty store
[Miyagi] <Vegetable gelato specialty store Narukorin>
Ruby chocolate, peach and rhubarb gelato … 600 yen including tax
[Hokkaido first store] Gelato that won the 2019 4th Gelato Maestro Contest, using ruby chocolate and local sweet peaches and amazake. You can enjoy the change of taste with one sip and two sips with champagne rosé and rhubarb jam, accented with pink pepper.
For those who want to enjoy the freshness of fresh fruit, this is the place for you!
- Fresh gelato with citrus and fruits
[Hiroshima] <Shimanami Dolce>
Hyouka Innoshima Blood Orange … Single ¥500 including tax
The town of Setoda in Onomichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture, is known as the birthplace of domestic lemons, and has a mild climate and a thriving production of citrus fruits. This is where the gelato that takes advantage of the natural flavors of the ingredients, centering on locally grown citrus fruits, was born. Blood oranges are high-quality citrus fruits native to Italy with reddish flesh, and are characterized by a refreshing sourness and rich flavor. The deliciousness of fresh fruit is fully contained.
Speaking of ice cream, the royal road is soft serve!
- It's like tasting rich milk
[Iwate] <Nakahora Ranch>
Free-range soft serve ice cream (from right to left: chocolate, milk, double)…¥500 each including tax
Acquired "Animal Welfare" certification for both farm and plant. The soft-serve ice cream made with milk that won the 2013 Local Milk Grand Prix Grand Prix Gold Award is characterized by its rich milk flavor and smooth aftertaste that makes you feel as if you are drinking milk.
Well, after chilling with ice cream, take a break with sweets. Here are the 3 shops that opened in Hokkaido for the first time that are recommended for souvenirs!
- The teddy bear can design is also popular with collectors
[Hong Kong] <Jenny Bakery>
Assorted cookies 4 kinds … 320g tax included 2,980 yen
[First store in Hokkaido] The carefully selected butter is used abundantly, and the crunchy texture while suppressing the sweetness has become a hot topic in word of mouth. It has become a popular cookie brand in Japan, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan. There are four types of cans: butterflower, coffee flower, shortbread, and raisin oats.
- Refreshing hassaku with fresh yogurt
[Fukushima] <Iwase ranch ranch no megumi>
Drained raw yogurt ~ salt hassaku … 1 piece 500 yen including tax
[Hokkaido first store] Iwase ranch started as Japan's first Western-style national ranch. While giving top priority to the health and welfare of cows, we raise the legendary Brown Swiss dairy cow, which accounts for 0.2% of the domestic breeding population. “Drained Raw Yogurt ~ Salted Hassaku” is a new product that uses 100% of the rare Brown Swiss milk and has a hassaku flavor that makes it refreshing with salt.
- Deep tiramisu is a mature taste with less sweetness
[Tokyo] <BENE REGALO>
Glass tiramisu … 1,000 yen including tax
[Hokkaido's first store] A tiramisu specialty store that has been developed by actually eating over 500 types of tiramisu. Glass Tiramisu is a tiramisu for adults with a juicy biscuit by adding a layer of coffee cream to the tiramisu cream and the amount of espresso that makes use of the characteristics of the glass.
WAFLA is always popular. This time, additional toppings that can be used for promotion are available for the first time.
- A pink and purple croffle that makes you happy just by holding it in your hand
[Hyogo] <WAFLA Croffle Specialty Store>
Oshikatsu Croffle (① raspberry pink ② cassis purple) … 1 each 756 yen including tax
Chocolate plate … 1 sheet 54 yen including tax
* You can write by yourself with an edible transfer sheet. Ballpoint pens are available at the venue.
If you're filled with sweets, you'll miss the spicy food! You can finish it off, or start with a dry one!
- Taking time and effort, sticking to the ingredients, with love and energy
[Ishikawa] <Go Go Curry>
Loin cutlet curry … 1 plate, 1,000 yen including tax
*Provided in a heat-resistant plastic container.
Go Go Curry is the person who sparked the Kanazawa curry boom. A specially made original roux that has been slowly simmered for 5 hours through 55 steps is left to mature for 55 hours to bring out the flavor. We are also particular about the ingredients, and carefully select the best ingredients for go-go curry, such as rice, vegetables, and meat. Loin cutlet curry and chicken curry made with love and care in the process are addictive and have a refreshing taste!
How was it? You will surely be captivated by the endless loop of sweet, kara, and horse. Please enjoy sweets and spices from all over the country at the venue.