Tag: “persimmons”

As the Japanese maple leaves ignite in brilliant oranges and reds across the landscape, the crisp air signals the beginning of the Japanese fall fruit season. Perhaps more than any other traditional autumn treat, nothing excites the Japanese palate quite like a perfectly ripe persimmon. In fact, the persimmon is the national fruit of Japan! These delightfully sweet orange delicacies have been a major part of Japanese traditional food culture for hundreds of years. Japanese autumn fruits include grapes, apples and pears, but persimmons have the purest connection to the fall season. You can find persimmons in everything from Japanese...