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Shirokuma" is a nationally known iced confection consisting of shaved ice topped with condensed milk and a variety of colorful toppings such as cherries, raisins, mandarin oranges, pineapple, red beans, and agar agar. Shirokuma" is said to have originated from a long-established restaurant founded in the 1950s. When it was first sold, it was a simple shaved ice topped with white and red honey. However, after taking a hint from the delicious taste of milk poured over strawberries, condensed milk was added, but this time it became too sweet, so after repeated improvements, a refreshing condensed milk-flavored syrup was developed. To add color, angelica, cherries, and raisins were added as toppings on the outside, which resembled a white bear when viewed from above, hence the menu name "Shirokuma" (white bear). At the time, while ordinary shaved ice cost about 20 yen, "Shirokuma" was expensive at 50 yen, making it a coveted icy treat for the common people. It can be said that this dish symbolizes that the postwar period of food shortages had subsided, and people were able to enjoy the luxury of food. After shaving ice and pouring sweetened condensed milk over it, arrange your favorite fruits and other ingredients, cut into bite-size pieces, and top with azuki beans. The key is to add colorful toppings. The sweetness of the condensed milk is diluted by the ice, and the fruits are a nice accent to the sweetness of the condensed milk, allowing you to enjoy a variety of textures and tastes. The ice cream is also served with a variety of different textures and flavors, such as chocolate, pudding, and matcha green tea syrup.