Fruit Blog

Introduction:  Never underestimate the impact of fruit as a birthday, anniversary, or business gift.  Fruit has been a go-to gift for just about everything in cultures across the world for hundreds of years. Special events, thank yous, or romantic holidays: fruit is the one gift that’s perfect for every occasion. And when it comes to fruit, you’ll never beat the mouth-watering delicacies that are luxury Japanese strawberries, melons, pears, persimmons, and more.  But why is fruit such an unforgettable gift? And why is Japanese fruit the best gift idea for the most important people in your life?  Fruit Gift-Giving Culture...

When is Japan’s strawberry season? How did strawberries, a spring and summer treat become delicacies for a different season? Let's dive into Japanese culture.

Introduction: What do you get on a first-class international flight menu? For a limited time, Ikigai Fruits! Ikigai Fruits are always first-class in quality, but our newest partnership with Japan Airlines (JAL) is literally a first-class experience that cannot be missed. The JAL x Ikigai Fruits collaboration is an exceptional pairing of two companies that provide Japanese excellence as a service. Guests on one of the most praised airlines in the world can, for a limited time, experience an elite selection of our finest fruits as part of their first-class journey. What’s more, members of the elite JAL Mileage Bank...

No one loves strawberries quite like the Japanese. Originally brought to Japan by the Dutch in the 1800s, modern-day Japanese people love adding strawberries to everything from Christmas cakes to traditional Japanese sweets like daifuku. This love of this incredibly special fruit has created a unique culture around strawberries rarely experienced by those outside Japan. Major differences between American and Japanese strawberries are in everything from the taste and appearance, to its cultivation method. Each of these aspects of Japanese strawberries is carefully monitored to ensure only the cream of the crop makes it to market. These differences are what...