和歌山県·特産品
Hashimoto Persimmons
Basking in the abundant autumn sun along the banks of the Kinokawa River—Hashimoto City is a persimmon-producing area located in the upper reaches of the Kinokawa River in northern Wakayama Prefecture. Wakayama Prefecture is known as one of Japan's leading regions for persimmons. The hilly areas along the Kinokawa River are blessed with plenty of sunlight, and the temperature difference between day and night imparts a deep sweetness to the fruit. In Hashimoto, highly sweet varieties including Fuyu persimmons are cultivated, creating a peaceful satoyama landscape where colorful fruits weigh down the branches in autumn. These carefully nurtured persimmons also make wonderful gifts. When you pick up a glossy, vermilion-colored persimmon, the flesh is melt-in-your-mouth soft. The intense sweetness that spreads through your mouth with a single bite is truly the essence of autumn's bounty from Kishu.
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