This day, I visited the Meguro, Musashikoyama, Fudomae, Nishikoyama, and Gotanda Ginza areas. When it comes to the trademark of manga artists, what comes to mind? That's right. Particularly when it comes to deformed illustrations, it would be "wearing a beret." In reality, there are no modern manga artists who constantly wear berets. So why did the image of manga artists being associated with berets become so prevalent? It is said that during the early days of story manga, the manga artist Osamu Tezuka was known to wear a beret, and he recommended it to other manga artists, leading to the residents of Tokiwa-so all copying him. From there, you can probably guess that manga artists who were residents of Tokiwa-so, such as Osamu Tezuka, Fujiko Fujio A, Fujio F, and Shotaro Ishinomori, were often seen wearing berets, and at that time, it was common for authors to include their own photos in the beginning or end of their works. By the end of the Showa era, authors began using illustrated self-portraits more often, and the recognition that their visual image was linked to their work also grew, eventually fading away. However, even now, featuring a deformed character wearing a beret and holding a pen can still be recognized as a manga artist, which is quite remarkable. Now, this is "Kissa Beret." It is a cafe popular in the area, mainly serving shaved ice. They offer uniquely shaped shaved ice. It's a "Instagrammable" type of place, but the taste is also solid, I've heard. However, due to its location, I've been hesitant to visit. It's located between Gotanda Ginza and Musashikoyama, a bit far from the station. On this day, I scheduled a visit along with a shaved ice tasting at another shop. The exterior of the shop is predominantly white. In fact, at first glance, you wouldn't even recognize it as a shop. It lacks a commercial feel. You have to get closer to identify it. The interior is also somewhat unique. The seating is irregular, with artificial flowers giving a bit of a fantasy vibe. There's a huge round table in the center, but would a large group really come here? It's a mysterious place. The menu is updated weekly on Instagram. It changes daily, so checking is a must. Besides shaved ice, they also offer traditional Japanese sweets, but let's focus on the shaved ice. Here's what I tried: - "Mage Milk" with matcha sauce. The visual of this shaved ice is something else. It looks like a sumo wrestler. A round thin layer of ice with a big mage (topknot) on top. The mage is actually water yokan. A whole water yokan on top of a big scoop of milk ice. Simple but impactful. This is a victory of creativity. First, move the mage to a small plate. Mix it little by little with the ice as you eat. The water yokan is light and slightly sweet. It doesn't overpower the milk ice. The ice is fluffy. The matcha sauce is just to my liking. I think I could do without it. - "Blueberry Chocolate Mint" with cocoa sauce. Even though summer is over, if there's chocolate mint, I can't resist ordering it. The shaved ice is flatly arranged. The color alone screams mint. And there are chocolate chips on top of the mint field, with blueberries on top. Refreshing mint flavor. The taste matches the appearance, with a nice crunch from the chocolate. A cafe where you can enjoy unique shaved ice. It gets crowded in the summer, but I think it's a good time to visit now. Thank you for the meal!

Unique shaped shaved ice. I was able to enjoy both fresh fig and wine-soaked flavors. It operates on a reservation system, but you can choose your preferred time. If you say "12 o'clock," and they tell you that you're fourth in line, it means you'll have to wait a while. I would like to come back next time to try their signature cream soda.

Snack ■ Mage Milk Shaved Ice ¥1,600 (tax included) As summer comes to an end, there is still a desire for shaved ice. For those who love shaved ice, I recommend a small dessert shop called "Kissa Beret" in Togoshi Ginza. The shop is open every Wednesday to Sunday from 12:00 to 18:00. Please note that the opening hours may differ from those listed on Tabelog. Shaved ice is a popular item, so reservations can be made using a ledger that is available every morning at 11:00. It might be nice to stroll around Togoshi Ginza and then enjoy shaved ice. I visited around noon on a weekday and made a reservation for 14:00. It seemed that there was plenty of availability on weekdays. However, please note that menu reservations cannot be made at the time of signing in. The shop has a layout that ensures customers do not face each other, with a central round table and window-facing table seats. The shaved ice arrived in 7-8 minutes. I ordered the signature menu item, "Mage Milk", which features a bold water yokan shaped like a "mage" on top of the ice. First, I tried the water yokan on a separate plate. The jelly-like texture with the sweetness of red beans was authentic and delicious. The fluffy ice was infused with milk, enveloping a gentle sweetness. Almonds were also waiting inside for a change in flavor. The menu is announced at the beginning of the week on the official Instagram account, so be sure to check if you are interested. The original shaved ice menu is full of creative ideas. I can't wait to try something new next time. Just thinking about it makes me excited.

After the second visit, finally got to go on a Tokyo expedition and tried the #Milkshake Shaved Ice for 1600 yen, absolutely delicious with no complaints. The unsweetened matcha on the side was also great! The #A Set Meal for 1680 yen had an irresistible strong acidity of apricot. I didn't understand why I should get a set meal last time, but now I do. It's a shop where you can really feel their love for shaved ice. @velley_velley #TokyoShavedIce #CafeVerrey #ShavedIce #ShavedIceStore #ShavedIceStoreSecondVisit

I ordered the peach and apricot shaved ice for 1,500 yen. Although reservations were required, I was able to dine in because there was an empty seat for one person. I decided on my order before being seated and paid in advance. The peach shaved ice was delicious, but the apricot was especially tasty.

■Warabi Mochi with Roasted Soybean Flour and Black Honey (with choice of soybean flour soy milk or soybean flour milk) for ¥1,800. I chose the soybean flour soy milk. The soybean flour milk was sold out, so I didn't have to struggle with the decision. I heard that you can get a refill of the soybean flour and black honey, so I generously added more once. The soybean flour soy milk was very light, and personally, I felt it was a bit lacking, but the sweet black honey made up for it. The Warabi Mochi was delightfully soft and the red bean paste here is really delicious. The black beans inside were moist, and I wish there were more of them (laughs). It was Sunday, and I took a chance by going 30 minutes before closing, and I was told I was the last customer. I was lucky that day too! *Around 3:30 pm on Sunday, 4 groups, waited for about 30 minutes. Payment method: PayPay. Thank you for the meal!

Ms. Beret, 3rd visit. Ice cream soda with mango (1400 yen). When you eat it slowly, it melts gradually onto the plate... Milk is unquestionably delicious! Squeeze the lime that comes with it for a refreshing touch. Eating the milk ice while sipping the soda through a straw. Mango comes out from the inside, a satisfying drink. It was delicious - thank you for the meal!

■Nan Aso Sakura ¥1,680 It arrived in about 5 minutes from ordering. I wanted to eat the cherry blossoms. The cherry blossom cream and salted cherry blossoms were a perfect match with the ice, and inside there was smooth red bean paste and strawberries at the bottom. This red bean paste was like the one from Akafuku, really high quality. It was delicious until the very end. ■Green Pistachio with Fresh Pepper ¥1,980 It arrived in about 5 minutes from ordering. And the pistachio, I had been eyeing it for a while. The spicy fresh pepper was quite strong. The pistachio was rich and inside was coffee cream maybe? + Berry sauce. Whether eaten separately or combined, everything was incredibly delicious. I was planning to just get one and go home, but I'm glad I had two! Every time, it's art from Beret-san. I'm looking forward to the next one. *Saturday around 4 PM, no waiting time, no line. Payment method: PayPay. Thank you for the meal!

I stopped by a café called "Café Beret" that I had planned to visit, following the flow from the sushi restaurant in Togoshi Ginza. It was around 2:00 PM when I arrived, and I was able to enter the café right away. The doorbell rang, and a staff member came out to take my order and payment at the register. I ordered the Blueberry Chocolate Mint with Cocoa Sauce for 1,400 yen and paid with PayPay. Since it was a one-person operation, it took a little time, but my order arrived in front of me without much waiting. It was a huge ice cream dessert with lots of blueberries! The cold chocolate mint ice was delicious. The ice was soft and fluffy like the first snow. Although the price was a bit high, the satisfaction I felt surpassed any concerns I had. When I poured the cocoa sauce over it, the frozen part became crunchy and delicious. It was quite a large portion, but it was mostly water, so I finished it in no time. I noticed that the café was filled with women, and I was the only man there, busy taking photos and videos. It was delicious! Thank you for the meal!

It's been a while since I had shaved ice. It was the weekend, but I was lucky to be able to get in right away. They were sold out of the Melon Milk flavor, but they had others available. I went with Apricot Milk. I remember having it the first time I came here. The tartness is really good. It was consistently delicious as always.

The shaved ice with milk and roasted green tea comes with a whole milk syrup poured over it, topped with a water yokan that resembles a sumo wrestler's topknot. The water yokan is fresh and smooth, blending well with the ice without any awkwardness. When you dig into it, you'll find strawberries inside, and when you pour the not-too-sweet, rich matcha over it, the flavor changes again, making it both fun and delicious. Additionally, the roasted green tea that comes with it complements the dish perfectly, refreshing your palate and making the tea taste even better. My friend had the cherry blossom shaved ice, which tasted like a high-quality sakura mochi. The ice had a subtle salty taste with a refreshing hint of shiso, even though shiso leaves weren't actually included. It was a shaved ice experience like no other that left my friend in awe. The location may not be the most convenient, but it's worth seeking out this popular spot. We had to wait in line for a bit, and by the time it was past 3 PM, they had stopped taking orders due to the high demand. It was delicious, thank you for the meal!

It's cold but I decided to have shaved ice with my friends for the first time. We tried the Cherry Rum shaved ice. They poured rum on top of it. The aroma of rum was subtle, and when eaten with the coffee cream on top, it was even more delicious! Inside, there were rum-soaked cherries and nuts hidden. It was delicious and I enjoyed it after a long time. Just one thing... It would be nice to have hot water available instead of just cold water at this time of year. Thank you for the meal! I will visit again♪

I had some errands in Shinagawa in the morning, and on the way back, I decided to visit this place with a friend. We took a bus from Gotanda Station and got off at the Kirigaya Sakaue bus stop, then walked for a few minutes following the map. When we arrived, there were already two people waiting in front of the shop, even though it had only been open for about 5 minutes. We waited for about 30 minutes while looking at the menu posted next to the door before entering the shop. The interior of the shop was also feminine and had a gentle atmosphere, just like the outside with a white color scheme. I was intrigued by the prepayment system and ordered the baked apple ring. The shaved ice brought by the kind-looking staff was impressive, with a unique artistic visual inspired by a Christmas wreath. The sauce on the ice had a complex flavor with toppings like nuts, cinnamon, and apple confiture, although the main flavor was milk. It was different from the apple flavor I had imagined but still delicious. My friend ordered the cherry blossom shaved ice (I forgot to take a picture), and it tasted incredibly like sakura mochi when I tried it. I also became interested in the warabi mochi and oshiruko besides the shaved ice, so I would like to visit again sometime.

This is my first time having shaved ice in March. I was prepared for a long line, but luckily I was able to get in right away. It was around 3 pm on a weekday. I was torn between getting the strawberry ore and red bean flavor or the Minami Aso cherry blossom flavor, but seeing everyone around me enjoying the cherry blossom flavor, I decided to go with that too. I am very picky about cherry blossom mochi (domyoji) and salted cherry blossom leaves, but the leaves on top and the powdered leaves sprinkled on the shaved ice had just the right amount of saltiness and a natural fragrance. The red bean inside was packed full and the red bean from this shop is amazing. I often buy their red bean soft serve from their takeout menu. I enjoy shaved ice, but I have to concentrate to prevent it from falling apart, so I can't fully enjoy the flavors. I wish I could eat it on a large plate without worrying about it falling apart. Also, the coldness numbs my tongue and I lose the ability to taste after eating about 1/3 of it. If it's a Japanese confectionery shop, they usually offer hot tea to revive the taste buds, but this shop doesn't. The shop seems to be run by two people, and it takes more than 15 minutes from ordering to getting the shaved ice. It's understandable, but since the kitchen is completely separated, when both of them are in the kitchen, they leave without saying thank you, which is a bit disappointing.

Occasionally trying out new places. At Cafe Beret, the vertical shape of the South Aso cherry blossom parfait was refreshing. Topped with cherry blossom leaves, shiratama (rice flour dumplings), and South Aso cherry blossom cream. The South Aso cherry blossom cream and cherry blossom milk ice cream make it even more delicious. Inside the ice cream, there is sweet red bean paste and strawberries hidden. The red bean paste is smooth, melts in your mouth, and has a refined sweetness. I waited for about 40 minutes, but it was worth it.

On a weekday at 3:30 pm with no other customers in sight, I decided to order the omelette rice from today's menu that I hadn't tried yet. The dish looked exactly like omelette rice! At first, I was disappointed by the plain ice thinking it might be milk-flavored, but the custard cream around the egg-shaped omelette made up for it. It was generously topped with strawberries and apples hidden inside. The warm consomme soup was also delicious, especially with the salty bacon flavor.

I went to Beret-san after seeing the notice of no waiting time for baked apples at 3:30 pm on a regular day. I was excited to see that they still had some left, so I ordered three cups enthusiastically. The Baked Apple Ring with tea was adorable, both in appearance and taste. The hot baked apple with steaming ice around it and a generous amount of milky ice was delicious. The nuts decoration was also beautiful. The Strawberry Milk with Red Bean was like a mountain on the plate, with strawberries soaked in milk and a layer of red bean paste. The combination of flavors was amazing, and the strawberries at the bottom were a delightful surprise. The Cherry Rum shaved ice had a distinct rum flavor, complemented by coffee cream, American cherries, and nuts. It was a refreshing and adult dessert to end the meal.

From Inamuragasaki Beach to Goten Ginza. Recommended by Rokka in Nagata, Cafe Beret. At first glance, there is no signboard, so I wandered around without noticing it. The interior is very simple. Not plain, but it has a nice feeling. Chestnut milk shaved ice. Diced persimmons and black beans are buried inside. Beautiful waves of sauce. A very gentle shaved ice. Even though it's not close to the station, you can see that the customers are always coming in.

I lined up with 4 people about 10 minutes before the store opened and managed to get in for the first round. I checked on Instagram and today's target was Stollen. The Stollen shaved ice with brandy and coffee was so beautifully presented! Even after Christmas, you can still enjoy Stollen shaved ice. It was made with such care that it felt like a waste to put a spoon in it. When I took a bite, I choked a bit because there was so much powdered sugar on it! The cinnamon-flavored ice was delicious, and there were plenty of nuts and fruits to enjoy. The apple compote inside didn't have much flavor though. I also tried the "Chonmage Milk" with Hojicha tea. The visual was so cute that it made me smile. They gave me a separate plate for the sweet red bean jelly, which was great for beginners like me to avoid spilling. The red bean jelly was not too sweet and light, and the size was good. The separate matcha syrup and fresh strawberries inside were a nice touch. Even though we got in for the first round, it took us an hour and a half to leave after ordering two items! It was near my office, so I went during my break, but it took much longer than expected. I wonder if the owner is the only one making and serving everything. I had to eat the "Chonmage Milk" quickly due to lack of time, so next time, I want to take my time and savor it.