We started selling shaved ice simply because we had some extra room when we moved the icehouse to the present location. Over time word of mouth spread, and now we serve over 30 different kinds of shaved ice and sell over 500 servings a day.
The ice we make here uses fresh water from the Oshigedani spring here in Kagoshima City. We freeze the water very slowly over about six days, making it harder to melt and crystal clear.