When it comes to ice cream in Okinawa, "Blue Seal" is the most famous.
Many people want to eat it whenever they visit Okinawa, and it is popular among Japanese and foreigners alike.
Blue Seal" is perfect for the blue ocean and sky of Okinawa. The sweet and cold ice cream soaks up the heat of the body.
There are more than 30 flavors to choose from, including standard, Okinawan, American, and limited time offerings. Blue Seal's ice cream showcase is a pop-up, colorful and fun to look at.
The logo is very cute, and goods such as T-shirts and towels are very popular.
Blue Seal" was a very popular product when it was first created, and it is not a purely Okinawan product, but was born and raised in the United States. Blue Seal was not born in Okinawa, but was "born and raised in the U.S.A.".
In this article, I, as an Okinawan resident, will introduce what kind of ice cream Blue Seal is and the unusual flavors that are unique to Okinawa.
What is the famous "Blue Seal" in Okinawa?
The most famous ice cream in Okinawa is "Blue Seal.
Blue Seal was born in the U.S. and raised in Okinawa, and was founded in 1948 in what is now Uruma City, Okinawa.
At that time, Uruma City was under U.S. rule, and Blue Seal was born on a U.S. military base.
At the time, dairy products were precious, and Blue Seal ice cream was only available on the base and was unfamiliar to the general Okinawan population.
In 1963, when a directly managed parlor was set up outside the U.S. military base and sales to the public began, the base moved to Makiminato, Urasoe City, where the current head office is located, and the history of the ice cream brand in Okinawa began.
Despite the fact that ice cream was an expensive food at that time, many people visited the stores.
Blue Seal ice cream is a "special dessert" that can only be found here, and has been enjoyed by the Okinawan people.
Where is "Blue Seal" made?
Blue Seal ice cream is produced at the headquarters of Formost Blue Seal K.K. in Makiminato, Urasoe City, Okinawa Prefecture.
There used to be an interactive museum "Blue Seal Ice Park" next to the factory where visitors could tour the factory, but it is now closed and the production process cannot be seen.
Arranged to melt in the mouth with a refreshing taste to suit Okinawa's climate.
The base of "Blue Seal" ice cream originated in the U.S., but was modified to suit Okinawa's hot and humid climate.
The vegetable fat content makes it refreshing and mouthwatering, and it is rich, yet smooth and easy to eat.
In addition to the standard ice cream flavors of vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry, there are also many flavors unique to Okinawa.
The Okinawa Summit in 2000 led to the creation of a series of flavors using local Okinawan ingredients. It is our desire as a brand representing Okinawa to promote local production for local consumption and to make Okinawan flavors more familiar to people!
Very popular Okinawa flavor
The most popular of the Okinawan flavors in the "Blue Seal" lineup is the "Salted Chinsuko" flavor.
It is an Okinawan version of "Vanilla & Cookie Flavor" and uses salt from the town of Chatan, Okinawa to recreate the famous Okinawan "chinsuko" sweets, making it a truly authentic Okinawan ice cream.
In addition to the "Salted Chinsuko Flavor," there are other Okinawan flavors such as "Okinawa Tamato Cheese Cake Flavor," "Ube Flavor," and "Beni Imo Flavor. and "Beni Imo" flavors.
Taimo is a type of taro grown in rice paddies and is characterized by its stickiness.
Ube" is the Filipino word for "red yam," which is stickier and has a brighter purple color than red potatoes.
Beni imo" is, needless to say, a reddish-purple colored sweet potato, a specialty of Okinawa.
It is recommended to compare these three types, which look similar but have their own characteristics, and discover the differences.
In addition, there are refreshing Okinawan flavors such as "Shikwasa Sorbet Flavor" and "Island Pineapple Coconut Flavor" and rich Okinawan flavors such as "Brown Sugar Flavor" and "Ryukyu Black Tea Strawberry Rice Cake Flavor". There are also Okinawan flavors with a rich taste, such as "Brown Sugar Flavor" and "Ryukyu Black Tea Warabimochi Flavor.
If you want a refreshing ice cream, try the "Shikwasa sorbet flavor"; if you are hungry and want a satisfying ice cream, try the "brown sugar flavor"; or any other flavor you like depending on your mood of the day. Please try out your favorite flavor according to your mood of the day.
The largest number of stores is in Okinawa Prefecture
There are 17 Blue Seal stores in Okinawa Prefecture.
The main store is located in Makiminato, Urasoe City, with one store on Ishigaki Island and two on Miyako Island in the remote islands. In addition, we are expanding out of Okinawa to the Kanto, Chubu, and Kinki areas.
In some cases, even if you are not in a Blue Seal store, you can find the ice cream sold in cup form at coffee shops, ports, hotels, and other places in Okinawa Prefecture.
You can almost certainly find the Cup Ice Cream, Turchi Bar, and Polar Bear series at any convenience store or supermarket in Okinawa Prefecture.
Even if you don't have a store nearby, you can still enjoy Blue Seal ice cream.
Blue Seal (brand name for tarpaulin)Let's wear the goods and enjoy Okinawa to the fullest!
The Blue Seal logo is very pop and striking, and many goods such as T-shirts, towels, and bags are available.
Wearing a T-shirt with the Blue Seal logo on it will make you feel like it's always summer. It will be a wonderful memory if you wear matching T-shirts with the members you are traveling with.
Look for it in souvenir shops.
Okinawa is famous for its Blue Seal ice cream!
They are fun to see, fun to eat, fun to wear, and they are a vivid addition to a trip to Okinawa.
When you visit Okinawa, be sure to enjoy Blue Seal ice cream!
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