Kanagawa

Food

Travel

It looks just like a watermelon! New shaved ice supervised by “Komachi Chaya”!

2020.08.02

Oval Co., Ltd. will hold the “Social Distance-type Kamakura Komachi Shaved Ice Festival” for a limited time from July 23, 2020 (holiday) at “Aiza Kamakura”, a commercial facility that is a 1-minute walk from Kamakura Komachi Dori. During the period, the shaved ice with the flesh of the brand watermelon “Kageki” from Miura will appear at “Kamakuraya” only on weekends and holidays. In addition, we have a large collection of cool and cool menus at each store.

In order to prevent the spread of new coronavirus infection, “Aiza Kamakura” has a “rest place” where you can bring take-out products from each store in the facility as a measure against social distance so that customers can enjoy themselves with peace of mind. We will implement the initiative.

Social distance type Kamakura Komachi shaved ice festival

In Isa Kamakura, from July 23 (Thursday) to August 31 (Monday), the souvenir shop “Kamakuraya”, bakery cafe & restaurant “Diabread Kamakura”, sweet shop in the facility All 15 types of shaved ice will be sold at 3 stores of “Komachi Chaya”.

In addition, a new stall will open in the facility. As a measure for social distance, we have set up a “rest area” in the facility where you can eat shaved ice from each store and gourmet food taken out at your seat. We thoroughly implement alcohol disinfection, obligate staff to wear masks, and ensure adequate ventilation, and we will implement measures to provide our customers with a safe and secure environment.

Period: July 23rd (Thursday) ~ August 31st (Monday)
Place: 6-15 Komachi, Kamakura-shi, Kanagawa Aiza Kamakura
Good night: Facility 1F (11 seats), Facility 2F (8 seats) *The number of seats may change.
Participating stores
Business hours:
-Kamakuraya 11:00-17:00
・The finest Kamakura fresh bread from 10:00 to 16:00 (finished as soon as it disappears)
・Superb Kamakura Menchikatsu 10:00-16:00 (finished as soon as it disappears)
・Komachi Chaya 11:00-17:30 (L.O. 17:00)
・Diabread Kamakura 11:00-19:00 (L.O. 18:00)
・Art Gallery Kamakura Komachi 11:00-18:00
*Business hours are subject to change.

■ "Kamakuraya"

A special shaved ice produced by “Komachi Chaya” appears in “Kamakuraya”!

A special shaved ice produced by Isa Kamakura 2F sweetness shop “Komachi Chaya”, a famous shaved ice “Hydrangea ice”, will appear at the facility 1F “Kamakuraya” for a limited time. In addition, sweet menus such as “Oiri Soft Cream”, a specialty of Kagawa Prefecture, will be released one after another in summer.

As a measure for social distance, we have newly established an eat-in space with a space. You can enjoy with peace of mind at the “rest area” in the facility or in the store.

Shaved ice sales period: July 22 (Wed)-August 31 (Mon), 2020
*The period may be extended.
Address: Iza Kamakura 1F Kamakuraya, 6-15 Komachi, Kamakura City, Kanagawa
Business hours: 11:00~17:00
*Business hours are subject to change.
Regular holidays: According to the closed day of the building

Shaved ice that looks just like watermelon!

Shaved ice "Watermelon"

On Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays, a branded watermelon “Kangeki” from Miura is included.
With sweet watermelon / 980 yen (tax included)
Domestic watermelon included / 800 yen (tax included)

Homemade syrup made from seasonal domestic watermelon, and sweet and sour kiwi syrup at the bottom. Decorated with chocolate that looks like a seed, the shaved ice looks just like water. Red watermelon salt enhances the sweetness. With fresh, domestic watermelon pulp.

*Limited on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, we will sell a limited quantity with the pulp of Miura brand watermelon “Amageki” with a sugar content of 13 degrees or more.

A standard shaved ice using Saga’s “Sahononoka”!

Shaved ice "strawberry"

“Strawberry” 800 yen (tax included)

Uses strawberry “Sagahonoka” from Saga prefecture, which has a strong sweetness. Plenty of homemade strawberry syrup finished without heating. It is a juicy shaved ice that you can enjoy the deliciousness of whole strawberries. With the flesh of strawberries.

The mellow and mellow taste of Uji matcha!

Shaved ice "Matcha"

“Matcha” 980 yen (tax included)

Pure ice made from Shinshu’s natural water was sprinkled with homemade matcha honey that was carefully boiled using Kyoto Uji Matcha. The mellow aroma and mellow taste of Uji Matcha goes well with the sweet bean paste. With sticky white balls.

■ "Komachi Chaya"

Homemade “fresh syrup” shaved ice from “Komamachi Chaya” lined up in Kamakura is now available!

At Komachi Chaya, a sweets shop on the 2nd floor of Aiza Kamakura, the fresh syrup shaved ice, which is a syrup made from the seasoned melons and peaches, will appear on July 23 (Thurs. I will.

Address: Iza Kamakura 2F, 6-15 Komachi 1-chome, Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture
Business hours: 11:00~17:30 (L.O.17:00)
*Business hours are subject to change.
Regular holidays: According to the closed day of the building

>Instagram

Luxury shaved ice with the deliciousness of seasonal melons!

Shaved ice "Raw melon"

“Raw melon” 1,210 yen (tax included)
“Raw melon” with white ball software 1,420 yen (tax included)

A carefully selected seasonal domestic melon is made into a syrup as it is. A luxurious cup where you can enjoy the fresh juicy taste of the ripe melon and the sweet and gorgeous aroma. Our shaved ice is as if you were eating the melon itself.

Enjoy the taste of two types of peaches

Shaved ice "fresh peach"

Raw peach 1,420 yen (tax included)
“Raw peach” with white ball software 1,630 yen (tax included)

Plenty of homemade syrup with two kinds of peaches. “White peach syrup” where you can enjoy the fresh flesh of white peach and “yellow peach syrup” which is juicy and has a rich sweetness. Inside, it contains condensed milk with a hidden taste. Enjoy the difference between the two peach syrups.

■ "Diabread Kamakura"

“Kamakura Komachi Craft Cola” using only natural materials is newly introduced in “Diabread Kamakura”

In “Diabread Kamakura”, we started selling “Kamakura Komachi Craft Cola” and craft beer from Kanagawa prefecture in summer only at a dedicated counter in front of the store from July 20 (Mon). The take-out menu, which includes craft cola, beer, and special pastry chef’s finest Espuma shaved ice, can also be enjoyed at the terrace seats that have been added or at Aiza Kamakura’s “rest area”.

Address: Isa Kamakura 1F, 6-15 Komachi, Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture
*”Kamakura Komachi Craft Cola” and “Craft Beer” are
Please purchase at the dedicated counter in front of the store.
Business hours: 11:00~19:00(L.O.18:00)
*Business hours are subject to change.
Regular holidays: According to the closed day of the building

>Home page
>Instagram

Use only “Shonan Shiosai Lemon” and natural ingredients

Kamakura Komachi Craft Cola

“Kamakura Komachi Craft Cola” 600 yen (tax included)

This is a cola made through a number of cooking processes such as simmering carefully selected natural ingredients such as “Shonan Shiosai Lemon”, a brand lemon from the west region of Kanagawa prefecture, mixed spices such as cinnamon and clove, and honey.

Flavorful spices, moderate sweetness, and finish with “Shonan Shiosai Lemon” peel on the spot to add a refreshing scent. It’s a perfect drink for summer, where you can enjoy the spicy taste of craft and the refreshing feeling of lemon.

There are also food stalls and photo spots that decorate the festival!

During the event period, new stalls such as Shumai, Karaage, and Obiyaki will be opened on the 1st floor of Aiza Kamakura. On the wood deck terrace in Aiza Kamakura, photo spots lined with pink lanterns will appear to enliven the festival. You can take out your favorite gourmet and enjoy it at the “rest area” in the facility.

◎About measures to prevent new coronavirus infection in “Aiza Kamakura”
We strive to prevent the spread of infection so that our customers can enjoy it safely and safely. Thank you for your cooperation.

1. Thoroughly wear a mask and check your physical condition
We will make sure that employees wear masks. After temperature measurement and physical condition check, employees with a temperature above 37.5°C or poor physical condition will stop going to work.

2. Thorough alcohol disinfection
Please install alcohol at the entrance and disinfect your fingers when entering the store. Alcohol disinfection will be thoroughly performed on the seats in the store.

3. Social distance
We will reduce the number of seats in the store and install it at intervals between tables. To secure the number of seats, we have newly established a terrace seat and a “rest area” (eat-in space).

>Aiza Kamakura Official Homepage

New

New

Featured articles

Kumamoto

JP info

[Minamioguni Town, Aso District]Information on new facilities and refurbished establishments around Kurokawa Onsen

Discover newly opened facilities and refurbished establishments in and around Kurokawa Onsen (Minamioguni Town, Kumamoto Prefecture). Each spot lies within a 5-10 minute drive from Kurokawa Onsen town, making them easy to visit between hot spring hopping. From new ventures by long-established inns to cafés nestled in lush satoyama landscapes and restaurants dedicated to local ingredients, these spots brim with diverse appeal. Explore them as fresh ways to enjoy Kurokawa Onsen.

Tochigi

JP info

Avoid the traffic and enjoy the autumn colours of Oku-Nikko at dawn: “SPACIA X NIKKO CRUISER’s Early Morning Autumn Foliage Tour” now on sale

From October 2025, we shall commence operations of the high-grade chartered coach ‘SPACIA X NIKKO CRUISER’ as a new secondary transport service within the Nikko area. To commemorate the launch, Tobu Top Tours Co., Ltd. has planned the ‘SPACIA X NIKKO CRUISER Early Morning Autumn Foliage Viewing Journey’, which will go on sale from Friday, 12 September 2025.

Countrywide

Event

Eighty Years After the War: A Reflection on the Preciousness of Ordinary Life YUKIKAZE – In Theaters Nationwide from August 15, 2025

“To Return Alive, To Bring Others Home Alive”

Opening nationwide on August 15, 2025—marking eighty years since the end of World War II—YUKIKAZE is a feature film based on the true story of the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) destroyer Yukikaze, a vessel that rescued countless lives amid the horrors of war. A press screening was held in advance at the Sony Pictures screening room.

The destroyer Yukikaze, which served throughout the Pacific War, was renowned for rescuing numerous sailors thrown into the sea during fierce naval battles, surviving to the end of the war virtually unscathed. It earned the legendary moniker “the lucky ship.” This film brings to life the ship’s heroic journey, alongside the lives of those who persevered through one of the most turbulent eras in modern history.

Leading the cast is Yutaka Takenouchi as Captain Kazutoshi Terasawa—a fictional amalgamation inspired by the real-life captains of Yukikaze. Hiroshi Tamaki portrays Petty Officer First Class Kohei Hayase. Supporting roles are delivered by an ensemble of acclaimed actors including Daiken Okudaira, Rena Tanaka, Kanji Ishimaru, and Toru Masuoka. Kiichi Nakai delivers a commanding performance as Vice Admiral Seiichi Itō, the Second Fleet Commander of the IJN who met his fate aboard the battleship Yamato.

In today’s world, once again shaken by division and violence, YUKIKAZE poses an urgent question to those of us living in the peace that others fought to protect: Are we once again treading the path of past mistakes? As collective memory of the war fades, this film becomes ever more vital—a call to reflect on the true value of peace.

Fukuoka

Event

Restaurant

Takamiya Garden Saryo, Minami-ku, Fukuoka City, 18 Jul (Fri) – 11 Aug (Mon, national holiday) Summer event to feel cooler ‘Summer Lights – NATSU NO HI’ Reservations now being accepted.

The Takamiya Teien Saryo will hold its popular seasonal event “Summer Lights” from 18 July (Fri) to 11 August (Mon) 2025.A special dinner course, prepared exclusively for Summer Lights, featuring an abundance of seasonal fish and summer vegetables to bring out the coolness of summer. The meal finishes with shaved ice with matcha green tea, a summery treat. Please enjoy the dishes that gently add coolness to your summer evening in a relaxed atmosphere.

Hiroshima

Art

Simose Art Museum: “Ambient, Environment, Circumstances – The Topography of Contemporary Art”Interview Part II: Ryosuke Yoshimura, Kisei Takahashi, Mario Cristiani, and Stefano Pesce

Opened in 2023 in Otake City, Hiroshima Prefecture, the Simose Art Museum sits on the shores of the Seto Inland Sea, facing the sacred island of Itsukushima. Designed by globally acclaimed architect Shigeru Ban, the museum rose to international prominence when it was awarded the Versailles Prize in December 2024 as the ‘World’s Most Beautiful Museum,’ drawing significant global attention.

To commemorate this achievement, the museum launched its first-ever contemporary art exhibition, Ambient, Environment, Circumstances – The Topography of Contemporary Art, which runs from April 26 to July 21, 2025. Within just ten days of opening, the exhibition surpassed 10,000 visitors—a record-breaking turnout for the museum.

Featuring works by emerging artists born between 1980 and 2000, primarily from across Asia, this special exhibition marks a bold new chapter for the museum as it ventures into contemporary territory.

Following our previous interview, HYAKKEI continues its coverage with insights from Ryosuke Yoshimura, Representative Director of Simose Art Museum; Kisei Takahashi, Board Director of the museum; Mario Cristiani, co-founder of Italy’s leading gallery Galleria Continua; and Stefano Pesce, Advisor of the Mark Tobey Committee CMT.

Hiroshima

Art

Simose Art Museum: “Ambient, Environment, Circumstances – The Topography of Contemporary Art”Interview Part I: Chief Curator Keita Saito

Opened in 2023 in Otake City, Hiroshima Prefecture, the Simose Art Museum sits on the shores of the Seto Inland Sea, facing the sacred island of Itsukushima. Designed by globally acclaimed architect Shigeru Ban, the museum rose to international prominence when it was awarded the Versailles Prize in December 2024 as the ‘World’s Most Beautiful Museum,’ drawing significant global attention.

To commemorate this achievement, the museum launched its first-ever contemporary art exhibition, Ambient, Environment, Circumstances – The Topography of Contemporary Art, which runs from April 26 to July 21, 2025. Within just ten days of opening, the exhibition surpassed 10,000 visitors—a record-breaking turnout for the museum.

Featuring works by emerging artists born between 1980 and 2000, primarily from across Asia, this special exhibition marks a bold new chapter for the museum as it ventures into contemporary territory.

HYAKKEI visited the exhibition shortly after its opening and sat down with Chief Curator and artist Keita Saito for an in-depth interview. “I wanted this project to challenge the current condition of the Japanese art world,” Saito noted.

Pick Up

Pick Up