From bitter melon to watermelon, the summer foods of Japan come from all corners of the country and range from satisfying savories to sweet-toothed treats. Here’s what to try — and where to find them in Tokyo.
What’s fun is that it’s not all about the food — lots of summer dishes are a social affair. Be it plucking noodles from a bamboo flume or smashing a watermelon on a beach — food is only half of the deal.
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1. Kakig?ri (shaved ice)

2. Rei-shabu (cold pork salad)

3. Ayu sweetfish

4. Hiyashi ch?ka ramen

5. Mizu y?kan jelly
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