高知県·特産品
Ice Kurin
Under a parasol at a street stall, you'll find this bright yellow ice being scooped with a crisp sound. Made simply from eggs, sugar, and skimmed milk, this icy treat melts smoothly in your mouth, leaving behind a nostalgic sweetness. This is Ice Kurin, a classic symbol of summer in Kochi. 'Ice Kurin' is an old name for ice cream; it is said that the very first ice cream sold in Japan—launched in 1869 (Meiji 2) in Bashamichi, Yokohama—bore this name. In Kochi, traveling salesmen spread its popularity during the Meiji era, and by the Taisho era, it was so beloved that artisans even formed a guild. While it is said to have once been available nationwide, the fact that you can still find it commonly sold on street corners today is unique to Kochi. If you spot it around areas like Katsurahama, be sure to grab one.
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