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Shaved Ice in Nagatoro
The shaved ice falls softly, forming a pale mound upon the bowl. When scooped, it is as light as snow, melting instantly upon touching the tongue. There is no biting cold that stings the teeth; instead, only a sweet, gentle aftertaste remains. Chichibu and Nagatoro are villages of natural ice, utilizing a basin climate that is hot in summer and cold in winter. An established shop, founded in the 27th year of the Meiji era, draws water from the springs at the foot of Mount Hotaka into ponds, allowing it to freeze slowly during the winter cold. The mineral-rich ice possesses high transparency, resulting in an incomparably fine texture when shaved. Handmade syrups and bean pastes add seasonal colors. This is a signature dish of Nagatoro, with lines forming even in the dead of winter. With every bite, happiness gently unravels.
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