鹿児島県·特産品
Sakurajima Komikan (Small Mandarin Orange)
A tiny mandarin, about the size of a ping-pong ball, that fits perfectly in the palm of your hand. Once peeled, a burst of concentrated sweetness and aroma explodes. With a diameter of only 4–5 cm, it is a winter specialty of Sakurajima, recognized by the Guinness Book as the 'world's smallest mandarin.' The sugar content can reach over 12%, with sweetness packed into every small fruit. It is also known as the 'mandarin that bears the most fruit in the world,' as a single tree can produce as many as 20,000 fruits. While there are various theories regarding its origins, it is a prestigious fruit said to have been presented by Shimazu Tadanari to Tokugawa Ieyasu in 1603. It has survived for 400 years on Sakurajima, covered in volcanic ash. The harvest is a brief period from late November through December. It is a taste like a tiny jewel.
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