Summer is finally approaching. In this issue, we bring you the "Top 10 Ice Creams to Eat in Summer" selected by our editorial department! From ice cream to monaka ice cream, we have compiled the list in a ranking format. What is the No. 1 most popular ice cream?

Top 10 Ice Creams to Eat in Summer

No. 10 "Black Mont Blanc

Black Mont Blanc is a well-known ice cream in Kyushu. Staff members from Fukuoka always eat it (or buy it at Donki) when they go back home for summer vacation.


It is a bar of vanilla ice cream coated with chocolate and chocolate crunch. The sweetness of the milk, the bitterness of the chocolate, and the savory flavor of the crunchy chocolate crunch all mix together in your mouth to create a delicious and addictive taste.

Perhaps it is because the chocolate is not so thick, but it is surprisingly easy to eat even on a hot day!

No. 9 Ministop "Halo-Halo

Ministop's Halo-Halo is an ice cream dessert that has become a summer tradition. Various flavors appear every year.


The most notable feature is the delicious soft-serve ice cream. It is rich and full-bodied, with a taste that makes the most of the deliciousness of milk. Combined with the cool, crunchy ice, it makes a rich and refreshing cold dessert that is perfect for the hot summer.

It is great to know that such authentic soft serve ice cream can be purchased at a convenience store near you.

No. 8 "Papico

The "Papico" is a drink that can be enjoyed by sucking on it. One staff member said, "I smoke it all the time at home during the summer.


Not too sweet, not too bitter, Papico's chocolate coffee has a mild richness that spreads on the tongue. It has a mellow, rich taste that spreads on the tongue and makes you want to smoke it forever.



Also available for a limited time in early summer, the White Peach Smoothie is smooth on the tongue and refreshingly sweet with the freshness of peaches. The squishy, juicy peach pulp in this smoothie is a delight!

No. 7 "Palm

One would think that rich ice cream would be avoided in the hot summer, but surprisingly, Palm was very popular among men. Perhaps they are happy eating rich ice cream in a cool, air-conditioned room?


This bar ice cream is made of rich vanilla ice cream and coated with bittersweet chocolate. The texture when you bite into it is uniquely smooth. It melts slowly, creating a harmony of cacao and vanilla.

No. 6 "Choco Monaka Jumbo

One staff member said, "I like the crispy texture of the skin and the chocolate plate better than in the past. It is true that on a hot day, the crispy skin is easier to eat than the squishy Monaka skin.


The large-sized Monaka ice cream is made by layering vanilla ice cream with a layer of chocolate and sandwiching it between two pieces of Monaka skin. The crispy, crunchy texture and large size make it a satisfying treat, perfect for those days in the summer when you want to cool your body down with ice cream! It is perfect for those days when you want to cool your body down with ice cream!

No. 5 "Shirokuma

The well-known Shirokuma, which originated in Kagoshima. It is an ice candy made of condensed milk and topped with fruits such as mandarin oranges and pineapples. Some people may buy a large quantity in the summer and stock them in their freezers.


One staff member says, "I especially like 7-ELEVEN's Shirokuma. The marriage of the thickened condensed milk and the crunchy ice is a good one.


It is also nice that there are a lot of fruits on top. The milky sweetness of the condensed milk ice and the sweet and tart fruits are a summery combination!

No. 4 "Ice Box

Icebox is a great way to cool down and rehydrate your body. On days when you've worked up a sweat, you'll want to eat it on your way home from club activities.


The crunchy texture of the "cracked ice" with just the right amount of fruit juice and the sweetness of the fruit that seeps out will make your thirsty body sink deep into your body.

No. 3 "Watermelon

If you don't eat watermelon and ice cream in summer, when will you eat it?



The ice cream contains fresh watermelon juice and has a crunchy texture that is just like watermelon. The chocolate chips that resemble seeds add a crispy texture, sweetness, and bitterness to the ice cream.

No. 2 "Garigarikun

In midsummer, doesn't your brain crave "Garigarikun" on its own? This icy snack is also a great way to rehydrate. Staff members said, "I can't forget the Garigarigi-kun I had after moving in the summer," and "What a delicious soda flavor.



At one time, Garigarikun was a lost cause (?) with flavors such as Compota and Neapolitan. Recently, however, the company has been offering more delicious flavors than expected, such as a fruit flavor and a chocolate mint flavor.

No. 1 "Sakure

An icy snack that was especially popular among women, Sakure is unquestionably No. 1! In early summer, they rise to the top of the golden zone (best-selling shelves) in supermarkets.



The lineup includes "Sacré Lemon" with its attractive sliced lemon rings, fruit flavors such as orange and mango, and Japanese flavors such as green tea and azuki bean. The flavors change daily throughout the summer.


Incidentally, we also recommend mixing the sakure and icebox with alcohol or juice to create an arrangement that can be enjoyed as a summer drink. Buy lots of them and give it a try!