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The cicadas are chirping, the sun is shining, and we’re starting to get sweaty – it can only mean one thing: summer is coming! And with it all kinds of delicious treats like ice cream.
But when you only really want to cool down and don’t want to consume too many calories, shaved ice is a much lighter alternative source of summer snack. But why rely on others to do your shaving for you? Why not shave it yourself in style with this awesome retro shaved ice maker?
The shaved ice maker is made by company Doshisha and is available to buy online from Amazon Japan for 22,290 yen, which is a little steep we must admit, but this thing will probably last for years. Just look at that smooth metalwork!
Check out the video below to see some sweet cranking action as the shaved ice maker is put through its paces.
Apparently, the shaved ice maker is capable of producing a finer shave than conventional shaved ice makers, resulting in fluffy flakes of ice, rather than hard, compacted granules.
Source: Japaaan
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sighclops
Always been amazed at how stalls / shops can charge ¥500+ for what is essentially ice & syrup
ifd66
Not only the price - the chemicals in that syrup being consumed by children... And why are all the shaved iced deserts in Korea, Thailand etc etc so delicious - with many many different foodstuffs added - jelly, coconut, corn, nuts ... yet Japans version so boring, expensive and unhealthy?
commanteer
We have one of these at home, though I'm quite sure we didn't pay anywhere near the price they are quoting here. Works great for the kids. Works great for adults, too. Kahlua and ice, baby!
nath
You can get a cheap ice shaving machine for under 1000Yen at most department stored, the motorized ones are more expensive.
Or I had down the road to my local Japanese sweets shop and pay 100yen per serving.
It looks nice but not sure if it is worth the price and needed storage when not in use.
lostrune2
Wouldn't ya guys rather have this shaved ice?
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sensei258
The cicada's won't be buzzing for another two months or so.
smithinjapan
I've eaten the odd shaved ice, but only ever 'specialty' ones like in Uji (green tea) or the like. The syrup is disgusting. I HAVE, however, eaten shaved ice with no syrup or flavoring -- just the ice. People thought I was a bit nuts, but it was cool, and is indeed better than ice cream for you.
As for this maker, if you're into that kind of thing and have the closet space for the majority of the year, I'd definitely go for it even though it's expensive. It's 100% mechanical, and so the parts could be easily replaced and the whole thing fixed simply, guaranteeing it lasts forever (parts permitted). The battery powered or electric ones are garbage. Buy one of these and just set up a little table somewhere and charge enough to cover the ice costs (or accept donations), basically giving it away to people -- they'd love it.
Novenachama
The old fashion shaved ice machine is so nostalgic and the appearance is pretty cool. It's a throwback to simpler times, and that rustic appearance would look great in any kitchen. I luv it.
commanteer
The one we have is pretty much identical to the one in the picture。Search カキ氷メーカー on Yahoo or Rakuten and you should be able to find one for under 5000 yen. It works fast. There's no need for an electric device unless you are making shaved ice for large crowds. The kids enjoy turning the handle anyway. You'll save a bundle on store bought ice and ice cream, and you can control the flavorings (or make your own even).