Product name　Akiōta Gionbō Persimmons: Dried Persimmons

Product description

A favorite of Natsume Soseki with one of the highest sugar levels in Japan

Known as the rarest of persimmons given the lack of land suitable to grow them, Gionbō Persimmons were presented as a gift to Lord Asano, ruler of the Hiroshima Domain in the Edo period. Drying these persimmons turns them into the highest quality dried fruit with some of the highest sugar levels. While retaining the tender texture that raw persimmons are known for, Gionbō dried persimmons offer an exquisite yet mild sweetness. These dried persimmons even captured the attention of famed writer Natsume Soseki, who wrote in a letter that he looked forward to receiving Gionbō dried persimmons sent to him from present-day Akiōta-cho.

Retail price

¥250 to ¥600 (incl. tax), (varies depending on the producer and seller)

Major retailers

Produce markets, supermarkets, and stores in Akiōta Town, etc

Company name

Akiōta Gionbō Persimmon Processing and Sales Council (for inquiries: Akiōta Town, Industry and Tourism Department, Agriculture Promotion Section)

Zip code

731-3810

Address

784-1 Ōaza Togouchi, Akiōta-cho, Yamagata-gun, Hiroshima Prefecture

HP

Akiota town（External link）

E-Mail

[email protected]

Tel

+81(0)826-28-1973

Fax

+81(0)826-28-1218