"With mountains of fluffy shaved ice cloaked in homemade syrups, dolloped with whipped cream, and sprinkled with chunks of fresh fruit, Kooriya Peace in Kichijoji didn’t become one of the most famous kakigori shops in Tokyo by accident. The ever-changing menu, which is just as creative as it is playful, celebrates the ripest fruits of the season through different forms. There's melon-flavored kakigori sculpted to resemble a real melon and mont blanc with chestnut and rum. This casual, small shop seats about 15 people max, so a line can quickly form. Luckily, you can make a reservation, which comes in handy during the summer when everyone is trying to escape Tokyo’s brutal heat. photo credit: Julio Koshiishi" - Kiera Wright-Ruiz