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Chilly Sweets Special

Want to eat in the hot season! 5 Chilly Sweets in Kyoto - Leaf KYOTO mall's Delicious Column

In this hot and humid season, how about some cool and refreshing sweets to cool down your mind? In this issue, we introduce a selection of high-quality Kyoto-born sweets that are delicious when chilled, from among the products available at Leaf KYOTO mall. We recommend them as a reward for yourself or as a summer gift. At the end of the article, there is a special present for you! Don't miss it!

1.Plump and chewy. Wagashi Ikeda's Kuzu-Asobi, which looks cool and refreshing.

With its cool and colorful transparent visual, Wagashi Ikeda's Kuzu-Asobi is a new type of chilly sweet that is like ice cream because it is made of kuzu, and there is no need to worry about it melting. It is made from kuzu, which is like ice cream, but without the risk of melting. It is filled with seasonal flavors such as white peaches, Onshu mandarins, and melons. When frozen in the freezer and eaten half-thawed, the crunchy, plump, and chewy texture is absolutely delicious. It is sure to cool you down for a moment on a hot and humid day.
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Wagashi Ikeda, crap.

The beautiful appearance and elegant sweetness make it a perfect gift. The Beniharu and chocolate flavors are exclusive to Leaf KYOTO mall!
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Wagashi Ikeda, crap.
Japanese confectionery Ikeeda

Word of mouth
It is a family favorite! Perfect for the hot and humid weather!
There are so many varieties that it's hard to choose which one to start with. You will surely find your favorite flavor!

Japanese confectionery Ikeda Kyo no Kuzu Asobi (kudzu sweets) 10-piece set ~with Leaf original flavor

2.Cool, rich, crispy and light. Papa John's Frozen Cheesecake Sandwich, the new standard in cheesecake

On sale again this year! A summer-only frozen cheesecake sandwich from Papa John's, the original New York cheesecake specialty store. The rich cheesecake is sandwiched between crispy baked graham crackers. The perfect combination of rich frozen cheesecake and savory crackers is not too sweet, making it light and refreshing even in summer.
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Papa John's Frozen Cheesecake Sandwich

Individually packaged and easy to eat, this is a great treat to have in the freezer. It is also a tasteful gift idea.
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Papa John's Frozen Cheesecake Sandwich Package
Exterior view of Papa John's Imadegawa Main Store

Word of mouth
I love NY cheesecake, but this one is also new and delicious!
I'm glad it's easy to eat because it doesn't melt.
Rich cheesecake with the cinnamon flavor of graham crackers.

Papa John's x Leaf Frozen Cheesecake Sandwiches 5 pcs.

3.A luxurious cool confection with melt-in-your-mouth elasticity and a lingering taste [Kiyomizu monna, Kyoto].

The Kiyomizu wagashi brand [monna] was opened by the owner, Ms. Kadona, who honed her skills as a wagashi craftsman at a famous Kyoto store for many years. The "Honwarabi Mochi" is made from Japanese straw-robin flour and is characterized by its soft, plentiful texture that melts on the tongue.
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Kyoto Kiyomizu monna Honbracken rice cake

First, enjoy the gentle taste of wasanbon sugar as it is, then dip it in the special kinako (soybean flour) and molasses, which are served separately, to create an elegant taste that changes with each bite. The cool appearance makes it a perfect souvenir or seasonal gift.
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Kyoto Kiyomizu monna Honbracken rice cake
Kyoto Kiyomizu monna

Word of mouth
It is sweet and elegant, and tastes great as it is without anything else.
I was impressed when I ate it for the first time! You can also enjoy its elasticity and smoothness.
I'm glad to be able to order the strawbutter cakes!

Kyoto Kiyomizu monna Honbracken rice cake

4.Kyoto's Summer Sweets [Kyo Namafu Mashifu] - Sasamaki Mashumanju Assortment with the Fragrance of Bamboo Grass

Kyo Namafu Bran-to's Sasamaki Bran Manju is carefully made one by one by hand by craftsmen. Yomogi bran is used to wrap the bean paste, and aoinori bran is used to wrap the red bean paste made from a premium variety of Tanba Dainagon azuki beans. Wrapped in fragrant bamboo grass leaves, it is a refreshing dish.
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Kyo-Namafu Bran-Fuji - Sasamaki Bran Manju Assortment

It has a cool and refreshing texture that is perfect for the hot and humid season, and a slightly sweet and elegant flavor. The aroma is enhanced when eaten chilled. The taste is a result of the time and effort put into this product, and is recommended as a summer gift or as a mid-summer present.
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Kyo-Namafu Bran-Fuji - Sasamaki Bran Manju Assortment
Kyo-Namafu, wheat bran, exterior

Word of mouth
I love the texture!
Anko (red bean paste) is not too sweet and is a perfect summer treat!
Both mugwort bran and aonori seaweed bran have a very nice aroma.

Kyoto Namafu Futo Sasamaki Fu Manju Assortment

5.Extra Edition! Dense matcha green tea chocolates [TREEE'S KYOTO] O-No-cha truffle chocolates.

Chocolate in summer? Some people may think, "But TREEE'S KYOTO's O-No-cha Truffle Chocolate has a surprisingly clear matcha flavor, rich but not heavy. Since it arrives frozen, you can put it in your mouth and eat it while slowly melting it, and you will be able to taste the aroma and bitterness of matcha.
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TREEE'S KYOTO O-No-cha Truffle Chocolate

The truffles, which are as if you are eating matcha green tea itself, have a deep flavor made with only the simple ingredients of organic Uji matcha green tea, couverture chocolate, and whipped cream, and are the perfect gift for those who love Japanese sweets with a moderate sweetness.
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TREEE'S KYOTO O-No-cha Truffle Chocolate
Mr. TREE'S KYOTO SIN

[TREEE'S KYOTO] O-No-cha Chocolate Truffles Leaf Edition

6.20 winners will be selected by drawing! Chilly Sweets Questionnaire!

Please send us information on your favorite cool Kyoto sweets! Twenty winners will be selected by drawing from those who answer the questions, and will receive the [TREEE'S KYOTO] Onoicha truffle chocolates introduced in the article!
Please click on the image of the survey below and answer the questions using the Google survey form
Survey response deadline: Tuesday, June 3, 2025, 23:59

mall Survey Campaign

Winners will be contacted separately by email from .
Personal information will not be used for any purpose other than to send the prizes.
Resale of prizes for commercial purposes is strictly prohibited.

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Shipping dates will follow the schedule of the store where the order was placed. Arrival date and time cannot be specified.
About gift wrapping
Gift wrapping and wrapping paper are not available.
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Shipping charges will be added at checkout.
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Please enter the name and address of the billing and shipping address respectively.
About Stock
Stock is shared with our physical stores, so items may be out of stock depending on timing.
In such cases, we will contact you separately.
Cancellations and Changes
As a rule, we do not accept cancellations after an order has been placed.
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