Fruit Blog

Photo courtesy of Mont St. Clair Nobody does strawberry desserts quite like Japan. If there’s one fruit Japanese people love to add to every dessert, it’s strawberries. In any given sweet shop or convenience store, you’ll find delectable goodies like Japanese strawberry sando, Japanese strawberry shortcake, and of course, Japanese strawberry mochi! Few countries take their fruit as seriously as Japan, and that extends to picking only the perfect strawberries for their desserts. Their unique blend of gentle sweetness and mild tartness enhances these dishes in a way no others can imitate. A good strawberry can create a life-changing experience....

As autumn paints Japan in vibrant colors, farmers harvest sweet persimmons—bright orange fruits cherished for centuries and honored as the national fruit.

Would it surprise you to know that one of the most popular fruit gifts in fall season in Japan is the Japanese pear? A seasonal delicacy enjoyed by the most dedicated fans every autumn, this fall season fruit is beloved by Japanese people and fruit connoisseurs all over the world. But what makes these delightful treats so special? How are they different from the pears in your local supermarket? Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about Japanese Pears. Differences Between Japanese Pears and European Pears The two main varieties you’re likely familiar with are the European...

When you grab a box of strawberries from the supermarket, what’s the first thing you do? For most people in the U.S., strawberries come in small, transparent plastic containers. There is nothing to protect them in transit as they bounce around with turbulence or get handled by rough packers. That’s why, when picking a box of strawberries to bring home, the first thing you do is check the box from the outside for damaged fruits. Inevitably, there are always at least one or two obviously bruised fruits in the box, or worse, the initial powdering of mold that spells the...