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'Like a jewel': Japan's luxury ice revered by bars worldwide

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The men work for Kuramoto Ice, a century-old company in Ishikawa on the Sea of Japan coast and one of dozens of Japanese firms producing ultra-clear, premium ice. This luxury product, believed by those in the industry to melt more slowly than regular blocks, is a staple of Japan's cocktail culture. But its popularity is also spilling over to bars abroad, from the United States to Australia, who pay as much as 200 yen ($1.25) per cube. Kuramoto I…

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In their centenary factory in Kanazawa, Kuramoto Ice's artisans freeze water for three days to obtain blocks of rare purity. These blocks are made of... Read more In Japan, ice chiseled with diamond patience appeared first on Le Singulier.

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BizToc broke the news on Sunday, September 6, 2026.
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