# Japan summer shaved‑ice wave expands > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/japan-theme-parks-summer-shavedice-menus > Updated: 2026-08-06T01:00:13.000Z. Sources: 23. Developments: 11. After a character‑driven shaved‑ice surge that began in late June 2026, the trend spread nationwide through July and August. Tokyo Disney Sea celebrated its 25th anniversary with a limited‑time “シャイブアイス” trio of lemon, apple and peach flavors (¥650) from 1 July to 14 September. Nijigen no Mori added a Godzilla‑themed menu and a Dragon Quest Island Hyado‑shaved‑ice offering from 18 July. Pop‑up and specialty shops opened across the country: ONDO | SHAVE ICE & DOLCE in Saitama (11 July), Ice Cloud in Osaka’s Tenjin‑bashi‑rokuchōme, “Koi Ori” in Oita City (13 June‑30 Sept), and Taiichi‑an’s three‑day Kakigori Tasting in Iwata (18‑20 July). Tokyo’s Nihonbashi district hosted the ECO EDO summer festival with a shaved‑ice fair at COREDO Muromachi Terrace, while Matsuzakaya Ginza ran a two‑month “Kakigori Collection GINZA” rotating five renowned shops. In August, Oita City held an eleven‑day Local Shaved Ice Festival (21‑31 August) featuring over 30 varieties from four vendors. Tokyo retailers also joined the wave: Isetan Shinjuku launched exclusive sweets, and the Eternal Town Meat Distribution Center in Suginami offered four seasonal shaved‑ice flavors (strawberry‑pistachio, matcha‑brûlée, sweet‑citrus cheese, white‑peach yogurt) from late July to September. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-06: Tokyo retailers launch limited‑edition sweets and shaved‑ice treats Isetan Shinjuku unveils exclusive sweets for 2026‑27, while Suginami’s meat center serves limited‑time shaved‑ice flavors through September 2026. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tokyo-retailers-launch-limitededition-sweets-and-shavedice-treats ### 2026-08-05: Oita City Hosts First Local Shaved Ice Festival 2026 Oita City’s first Local Shaved Ice Festival runs 21‑31 Aug 2026 at Tokihawa Wasada Town, featuring 30+ ice desserts from four vendors, including Japanese regional flavors and international varieties. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/oita-city-hosts-first-local-shaved-ice-festival-2026 ### 2026-08-02: Hachioji Shinshōin Shaved Ice Shop Serves Fruit, Red Bean and Matcha Flavors Shinshōin shaved ice shop in Hachioji introduced fruit, red‑bean and matcha‑syrup toppings on 2 Aug 2026, noting an AED on site. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hachioji-shinshin-shaved-ice-shop-serves-fruit-red-bean-and-matcha-flavors ### 2026-07-24: Matsuyama adds new TOU℃ donut shop and summer shaved‑ice stalls Matsuyama opened the TOU℃ donut shop on 11 Feb 2026 and added two summer shaved‑ice stalls—Fuurindo and Natural Ice Yume Maboroshi—offering various flavors and premium natural ice. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/matsuyama-adds-new-tou-donut-shop-and-summer-shavedice-stalls ### 2026-07-22: Matsuzakaya Ginza launches first‑ever shaved‑ice collection event Matsuzakaya Ginza hosts a two‑month shaved‑ice relay featuring five renowned shops from July 22 to Sep 30, organized with the Japan Kakigori Association. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/matsuzakaya-ginza-launches-firstever-shavedice-collection-event ### 2026-07-16: Dragon Quest Island launches summer Hyado shaved‑ice menu in Japan From July 18, 2026, Dragon Quest Island in Japan will sell three ice‑spell‑themed shaved‑ice desserts, priced ¥800‑¥2,500, as a summer‑only attraction offering. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dragon-quest-island-launches-summer-hyado-shavedice-menu-in-japan ### 2026-07-16: Tokyo's Nihonbashi 'ECO EDO' Summer Festival Attracts Shaved Ice Fans Tokyo’s Nihonbashi hosts the ECO EDO summer festival until Aug 31, featuring a shaved‑ice fair with a strawberry‑shortcake treat and a limited‑time seal giveaway for early visitors. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tokyos-nihonbashi-eco-edo-summer-festival-attracts-shaved-ice-fans ### 2026-07-16: Japan launches limited‑time summer shaved‑ice shops in Oita and Shizuoka Japan’s Oita and Shizuoka prefectures introduced limited‑time shaved‑ice shops this summer, featuring premium fruit, regional flavors and special discounts. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/japanese-confectionery-shops-launch-summerlimited-innovative-kakigori-desserts ### 2026-07-14: Shaved Ice Dessert Shops Open in Saitama and Osaka On July 11 2026, ONDO opened in Saitama with daytime shaved ice and a Korean bar at night, while Osaka’s Ice Cloud launched weekend‑only French‑inspired shaved‑ice desserts. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/shaved-ice-dessert-shops-open-in-saitama-and-osaka ### 2026-07-07: Tokyo Disney Sea launches 25th‑anniversary shaved‑ice flavors as summer menu Tokyo Disney Sea offers 25th‑anniversary shaved ice (¥650) July 1‑Sept 14, while Awaji Island’s Nijigen no Mori launches Godzilla‑themed summer dishes (¥1,400‑¥1,750) on July 9. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tokyo-disney-sea-launches-25thanniversary-shavedice-flavors-as-summer-menu ### 2026-06-21: Sesame Street launches summer character shaved‑ice menu in Japan Sesame Street’s Japanese stores debut a summer “Character Shaved Ice” menu on June 25, offering eight character flavors—including new “Rainbow”—until August 31, with two more items added in September. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sesame-street-launches-summer-character-shavedice-menu-in-japan --- Cite as: Japan summer shaved‑ice wave expands. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/japan-theme-parks-summer-shavedice-menus