和歌山県·特産品
Mandarin Oranges of Aridagawa Town
The sweetest in Japan, grown on the terraced fields of Aridagawa — Aridagawa Town is one of the primary production areas for the nationally renowned brand "Arida Mikan." Mandarin cultivation in the Arida region has a history of over 450 years, making it a major production hub that accounts for approximately one-tenth of Japan's total production. The stone-walled terraced fields built along the Aridagawa River and coastal slopes are excellent for heat retention, drainage, and light reflection, nurturing sweet oranges. It is said that these stone walls have been constructed since the Edo period and continue to shape the landscape of the production area today. The terraced fields built by our ancestors continue to bear sweet fruit to this day. When you peel the glossy fruit, you find an exquisite balance of deep sweetness and moderate acidity. It is a flavor that can be called the very origin of Japanese mandarin oranges.
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