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Babahera Ice
Each time the metal spatula moves in a swirling motion, pink and yellow petals bloom atop the cone. With one bite, the refreshing sweetness of strawberry and banana gently spreads through your mouth. Its light, icy texture instantly cools the summer heat—this is Babahera Ice, a hallmark of Akita's summer. The name comes from the fact that the elderly female vendors (known as 'Baba') use a spatula (hera) to serve it. It is said that the signature 'rose shape' was created out of a desire to bring joy to customers. Seeing the vendors standing under their roadside parasols is a quintessential sight of an Akita summer. Nostalgic, cute, and a little bit special. If you encounter it during your summer trip to Akita, please do enjoy one.
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