Almost as strange as the flavours featured in this photo special from the Mainichi Daily (via Japundit) – the “Wackier World of Japanese Ice Cream” – are the commentaries. Like this, for horse flesh:
Raw Horseflesh Ice Cream (Basashi Aisu):We’re not horsing around with this one. There mere thought of putting raw horseflesh into ice cream may be enough to produce plenty of neigh … er, naysayers. And, rightfully so. You can get it straight from the horse’s mouth, this would have to vie for the vilest ice cream ever created. The chunks of meat inside it offer ample proof of why horseflesh is usually used in dog food. Not wanting to be a nag, this flavor needs a definite gee-up. The only saving grace is perhaps that tonight’s dessert could well have been last week’s odds-on favorite.
Whale Ice Cream (Kujira Aisu) Maybe a better example of Japanese Cruel, especially with its hunks of flesh, but this ice cream will still provide a whale of a time. Whale has long been a delicacy among the Japanese. Certainly not a politically correct choice, but one that will definitely get people blubbering. But, so much for scientific research, huh? Despite the rich, creamy texture, the ingredients are probably from a minke and not a sperm. Perhaps we should all be glad for that.
Or shark fin:
Shark Fin Noodle Ice Cream (Fukahire Ramen Aisu) Just when you thought it was safe … to eat ice cream again, here’s something you can really get your jaws into. The tangy taste of Shark Fin Noodle Ice Cream is definitely one for the fin-nicky fan. A great white ice cream!
Mick Hartley 
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