Synopsis

Akita in the heart of summer transforms with the sudden appearance of vibrant parasol stalls. They blossom across the prefecture – in supermarket parking lots, along national highways, at popular destinations, and even in remote, rocky landscapes. Behind each stall, women known as "baba" serve ice cream using spatulas affectionately called "baba-hera." For over fifty years, this tradition has been an integral part of Akita summers. What memories does this nostalgic taste evoke for those returnin