Mini Persimmon
Mini Persimmon
Mini Persimmon
Mini Persimmon

Mini Persimmon

from Gifu Prefecture

$148.00
( / )
Currently unavailable for ordering

"The season for Mini Persimmon has already ended. See you again next fall!"

The best things come in small packages. 

Mini Persimmons are a rare premium fruit, even in Japan. These luxurious kaki (persimmon in Japanese) gems were first cultivated in 1981 and are still only grown in two prefectures: Niigata and Gifu. Though they’re about 1/10th the size of a regular asian persimmon, don’t let their size fool you! They’re just as sweet, if not sweeter, than your average fruit. Among Japanese persimmon varieties, these tiny treasures stand out for their exceptional flavor and charm.

Naturally, many kaki persimmons are astringent, but not Mini Persimmons. Thanks to a special farming technique using carbon dioxide gas and temperature control, all astringency is removed, ensuring a succulent sweetness in every bite of fruit. Mini Persimmons are completely seed-free and best enjoyed without peeling. Savor the crisp, nutrient-rich skin along with the enchanting sweetness of the soft, nectary first bite. It’s the perfect expression of Japanese persimmons at their most delicate.

How to Best Enjoy Your Mini Persimmons: 
Firm Mini persimmons: Rich, satisfyingly crisp skin and flesh.
Ripe Mini persimmons: Melt in your mouth and explode with a sugary, nectar-like flavor. 
BONUS TIP:  Freeze Mini persimmons and consume when half-thawed to experience a sherbert-like luxury dessert. 

16～18 grains

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About Umai Japan

Gifu Prefecture, Japan

Reviving the Heart of Japanese Persimmons

During his college years, Mr. Sugimoto founded Umai Japan, Inc., guided by a simple yet profound purpose — to share the quiet beauty of Japanese persimmons with the world. In the fields of Gifu Prefecture, he nurtured his passion through time-honored techniques, breathing new life into an age-old tradition. Today, his dedication continues to blossom in every harvest, delivering the gentle sweetness of premium Fuyu and Mini Persimmons — fruits of patience, harmony, and heart.

One of the youngest persimmon producers in Japan

The brand name "Umai" was chosen not only because it means "so good" in Japanese, but because the founder wanted to hear people around the world use the word "umai" when talking about Japanese-grown products. The founder of Umai Japan was inspired by the rapid decline in farmers producing these specialty persimmons while attending Gifu University in 2021. In 2023, Umai Japan was officially founded and ready to fill the gap. According to the founder, "We want to preserve these persimmons that farmers have worked so hard to maintain to the next generation, and we want to deliver this flavor not only to Japan but all over the world."