The fermentation culture nurtured by the blessings of famous water and local ingredients make for delicious food. Fukui <gelateria CICCI>

Individually run specialty shops are booming all over Japan. Locally-sourced ingredients directly contribute to the unique character of the ice cream. The backgrounds of the makers are as diverse as the ice creams themselves. Why do they make each type of ice cream? Here are the stories of the people who make them.

photo: Rui Izuchi / text: Hiromi Shimada / edit: Mutsumi Hidaka

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Fermentation culture fostered by the blessings of famous water and delicious local ingredients

Groundwater wells up all over the city, and the city is known as the "water castle town of Hokuriku," with a water supply coverage rate of 20-30%. The city's pure, famous water has nourished agricultural crops, sake, soy sauce, and other fermented foods. Located on Nanama-dori Street, where many sake breweries still stand, gelateria CICCI was opened in 2023 by former sommelier Chiaki Murata, who moved from Tokyo and was drawn to the area's natural surroundings.

We recommend the "Soy Sauce" made with soy sauce from Yamamoto Miso and Soy Sauce Brewery across the street. They also serve seasonal gelato made with local taro and sake lees. No stabilizers or additives are used, making it safe for children to eat. Only freshly made food is served daily. You can also eat and drink on the lawn in the garden or in the Japanese-style room.

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