Kujuuhonpo Tamazawa (株式会社九重本舗玉澤), a long-established Japanese confectionery brand based in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, is releasing a limited-edition shaved ice dessert in collaboration with MIGAKI-ICHIGO (ミガキイチゴ), a premium branded strawberry from GRA Inc. The new item, "霜塩小餅かき氷（ミガキイチゴ）" (Shimoshio Mochi Kakigori — MIGAKI-ICHIGO), goes on sale July 1, 2026 at Kujuuhonpo Tamazawa's main store in Sendai.
About the New Collaboration Shaved Ice
MIGAKI-ICHIGO is a strawberry brand developed in Yamamoto-cho, Miyagi Prefecture, by GRA Inc. under the concept of "edible jewels." Each berry is carefully cultivated through the expertise of skilled strawberry farmers combined with rigorous quality control.
To bring out the sweetness and acidity of MIGAKI-ICHIGO, Tamazawa developed a proprietary "Tamazawa Special Strawberry Sauce" by blending whole strawberry flesh with wasanbon sugar. The shaved ice is served using a "霜塩小餅" (Shimoshio Mochi) as the vessel, with the special strawberry sauce layered twice, creating a dessert that weaves together the flavors of strawberry and sweet red bean paste. The fragrant aroma of MIGAKI-ICHIGO spreads with each bite, and when paired with the separately served "Tamazawa Original Condensed Milk," the texture becomes soft and richly complex. The interplay of sweetness, acidity, and the subtle saltiness of "霜塩" (shimoshio) creates a layered depth that makes this a new kind of ice confection.
Both brands have carried on their traditions within Miyagi Prefecture while continuing to take on new challenges. This collaboration brings together the "tradition" and "bounty" of their home region into a new summer treat.
Pricing
Shimoshio Mochi Kakigori (MIGAKI-ICHIGO)
- Single: ¥1,540 (tax included) *Comes with condensed milk
- Drink set: ¥1,980 (tax included) *Comes with condensed milk
*Available at Kujuuhonpo Tamazawa's main store in Sendai only.
About MIGAKI-ICHIGO
MIGAKI-ICHIGO was born from a strong desire to revitalize the strawberry industry in Yamamoto-cho, which suffered severe damage in the Great East Japan Earthquake. With the concept of "edible jewels," each berry is meticulously cultivated by skilled strawberry farmers through thorough quality management.
About the Tamazawa Special Strawberry Sauce
A proprietary strawberry sauce developed in-house by Tamazawa's artisans. The sauce maximizes the natural flavor of MIGAKI-ICHIGO by blending the fruit flesh with wasanbon sugar to preserve its fruity character.
About the Tamazawa Original Condensed Milk
A milk sauce crafted by blending Hokkaido-sourced milk with wasanbon sugar and other ingredients, finished in Tamazawa's signature style.
Also Available: Shimoshio Mochi Kakigori (Matcha)
The "霜塩小餅かき氷（抹茶）" (Shimoshio Mochi Kakigori — Matcha), which was well received last year, will also return starting July 1, 2026.
Shimoshio Mochi Kakigori (Matcha)
- Single: ¥1,320 (tax included)
- Drink set: ¥1,760 (tax included)
- Tamazawa Original Condensed Milk (optional add-on): ¥220 (tax included)
*Available at Kujuuhonpo Tamazawa's main store in Sendai only.
Kujuuhonpo Tamazawa Main Store
The store marked its 350th anniversary in 2025 and relocated its flagship store to Ichibancho, where it reopened with a new look. Kujuuhonpo Tamazawa has passed down its unique confectionery techniques for generations, balancing tradition and innovation to produce distinctive Japanese sweets that have stood the test of time, including the iconic "Kokonoe" and the winter seasonal "Shimobashira."
The new store not only offers the full range of Tamazawa confections but also features an in-store cafe space serving eat-in items such as "Aburi Yubeshi" and "Shimoshio Dango." A history corner houses a wooden statue of the founding Tamazawa Denzo — a work by master craftsman Nakagawa Hyokichi of the Sendai Domain — symbolizing the store's 350-year heritage.
Address: 2-3-33 Ichibancho, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi 980-0811 (Dai-hachi Fujiei Sunmall Ichibancho, 1F)
Phone: 022-399-8880
Hours: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Cafe Space Hours: 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM (Last order 4:30 PM)
