Toraya Karyo "Manjusen Kojosyu Ice
(Image source: Toraya's official website)

Toraya Karyo has announced on its official website that "Manjusen Kojo-shu Ice," shaved ice made with sake from the Masuda Sake Brewery in Toyama, will be available in stores only from July 1 to 31 in limited quantities. The price is 1,870 yen (tax included).

Manjusen Kojo-shu Ice

Manjusen Kijoshu, a Japanese sake made by the Masuda Sake Brewery, is used as the brewing water. It is said to be characterized by its mild and sweet taste.

This shaved ice is made to enjoy the combination of the sake, honey, and sweet red bean paste. It is also served with amber jelly made with brown sugar and yokan made with kijoshu and white bean paste. The alcohol content is 1.2% per serving. The following stores are selling the product

Toraya Karyo Akasaka Store
Toraya Karyo Toraya Tokyo (coffee shop)
Toraya Karyo Kyoto Ichijo Store
Toraya Karyo Kyoto Shijo Minamiza Store

Each store will also offer regular shaved ice menu items such as " Uji Kintoki" at the same time. There will also be store-specific flavors and items available for To go.