Isetan's "adult" men revert to the innocent expressions of children in front of a professional shaved ice maker— Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building 8th floor = Isetan Men's Residence proposes a lifestyle to enrich your summer. The highlight of this summer is a professional shaved ice maker made by Kai Corporation, a long-established cutlery manufacturer.

Three people— Yoichi Okada , buyer in charge of Isetan Men's Residence, Takashi Fukuda, buyer in charge of men's shoes, and Keita Tashiro , editor-in-chief of Isetan Men's Net—gave their first try on a high-end shaved ice maker that's causing a stir among shaved ice enthusiasts, promising to "easily enjoy fluffy shaved ice like you'd find in a specialty shop, right at home." This summer, instead of a winter hot pot party, we recommend a full-fledged shaved ice party with family and friends.

(From left) Yoichi Okada, buyer in charge of Isetan Men's Residence; Takashi Fukuda, buyer in charge of men's shoes; and Keita Tashiro, editor-in-chief of Isetan Men's Net.

A shaved ice machine is a communication tool!

Tashiro: This is a cool shaved ice maker with a clean, all-black design.
Okada: In recent years, many shaved ice shops have sprung up, and you can enjoy delicious shaved ice outdoors, but during the season, they all have long lines. So, I looked for a way to enjoy authentic, delicious shaved ice at home, and the closest thing I could find to a commercial-grade shaved ice maker was this Kai Corporation professional-grade shaved ice maker.

Kai Corporation Shaved Ice Maker: ¥16,200 (43.5 x 22 x 22 cm, 1,820 g)
Accessories: Dedicated ice-making cup (650ml)
Purchase here

The Fukuda shaved ice maker's greatest feature is its ability to cut hard ice, so it's promising that a cutlery manufacturer put so much effort into making it.
Okada: This time, we're focusing on this shaved ice machine, and proposing it as a "summer lifestyle" along with refreshing containers and various syrups carefully selected by our food buyers.
Does Mr. Tashiro Okada have a shaved ice machine at his house?


We have an Okada electric shaved ice maker. In the summer, my kids ask me to make it two or three times a week. They ask me almost every day, "Can we make shaved ice today?"
Tashiro: That's cute. Do you have one at your house, Fukuda?
Fukuda : Of course we have them. We have both electric and manual models. When my children's friends come over to play during summer vacation, they are always happier with shaved ice than with any fancy sweets.
Tashiro: That's right. Making shaved ice at home is inexpensive, and it's fun to make together with everyone. I have two brothers, and every summer we would take out the shaved ice machine and make it. We still have it at my parents' house.
Fukuda: It can be used to communicate with children, and at our house, we enjoy working together by saying, "Let's make it after you finish your homework!"
Okada: That's a great idea. Cooking together is difficult, but making shaved ice is something you can do with your kids. This Kai Corporation professional shaved ice maker costs 16,200 yen (including tax), what do you think?


Compared to the typical shaved ice makers with designs and colors that are widely available as kitchenware , this one is a bit pricey, but I'd like to try it. Its modern design means it would even look good in the living room.
If Mr. Tashiro showed up with this, he'd be a hero!

Let's try shaving ice made with the NEXT-exclusive ice-making cup!