[Fukushima Prefecture] “The best peach of my life” What is the peach from Fukushima Prefecture that became a hot topic at the Olympics?

Some of you may remember that the peaches from Fukushima Prefecture that were served at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics became a hot topic of conversation, with people calling them ``the best peaches of my life.''

``I ate six Fukushima peaches. They were so delicious,'' said the coach of the U.S. team that played an Olympic softball game in Fukushima Prefecture.

There was also talk of an incident in which 30 kilograms of Akatsuki peaches were given to Japan and the Dominican Republic national baseball teams, but they quickly ran out and another 30 kilograms were added.

Peach from Fukushima prefectureIs it that famous and delicious?

104,400 tons of peaches are shipped across Japan (Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Statistics for 2018). The main production areas are Yamanashi Prefecture with 37,600 tons, Fukushima Prefecture with 22,500 tons, and Nagano Prefecture with 12,100 tons. Fukushima Prefecture ranks second in the country, accounting for 20% of the national production.

Fukushima prefecture is"Fruit Kingdom Fukushima"That said, there are many delicious fruits.

One of these is peaches, and many peaches are grown in the Fukushima Basin, where Fukushima City is located. The basin's cold winters and hot summers are said to condense the sweetness, making it popular.

The peaches that represent Fukushima Prefecture are thick and juicy."Dawn"is famous! In addition, Fukushima prefecture original "Hatsuhime", and is said to be the highest grade"Yuzora"You'll be happy to know that there are many varieties, including this variety.

Why is it so delicious? Peach, a representative of Fukushima, is at its peak in August "Dawn"

Fukushima Prefecture was popular at the Olympics."Dawn"We will also introduce the secret behind its deliciousness.

Akatsuki peaches, which are at their peak around August, are slightly firmer and have a rich aroma and rich sweetness. They have a deep sweetness with just the right amount of acidity and are juicy, making them famous throughout the country as delicious peaches.

In fact, the birth of Akatsuki has a long history.

``Re-13'' is a new variety created by crossing ``Hakuto'' and ``Hakuho'' at the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Forestry Fruit Tree Experiment Station in 1952. As part of a national project, research on this peach was carried out in 12 prefectures starting in 1960, and it was not until 1960 that it began to bear fruit. However, due to the small size of the fruit, the 11-year research study was ended once.

but,Out of the 12 prefectures, Fukushima prefecture bore the greatest fruit, and the desire not to give up led to the birth of Fukushima's "Akatsuki."

There are theories about the origin of the name ``Akatsuki'', but one theory is that the name was derived from ``Akatsuki'', which means dawn, because of its beautiful red color and the fact that it can be harvested early. I will.

and,The cultivation of Akatsuki has made Fukushima prefecture's peaches very famous.

Enjoy from the beginning of the peach season in July to late ripening peaches in September!

Fukushima's peaches can be enjoyed for a long time, from late June to mid-September.One of the charms of this region is that you can enjoy the deliciousness of varieties that are in season in July, August, and September.

The early varieties, which can be enjoyed in July, are small in size but have a refreshing, juicy taste."Hatsuhime" "Subuki" "Hikawa Hakuho" "Fukuakari"You can enjoy varieties such as.

And in September, it is said to be a late ripening peach.``Kaguya'', Ginyomomo ``Sakura'', ``Kiurara no Kiwami''etc. will be harvested. “Sakura” and “Kiurara no Kiwami” are rare "Ginyang peach"It's a new variety, and it's a little hard, but it's a good idea to try this new peach from Fukushima.

This ``Ginyang Momo'' is produced using a unique farming method called enzyme farming, and is valuable for its taste without any unpleasant tastes.

How to choose delicious peachesteeth?

In addition, in order to eat peaches that are said to be the ``best peaches of your life'' in Fukushima Prefecture, it's a good idea to know how to choose good peaches. We will also introduce how to choose delicious peaches and how to eat them.

Peach isWe recommend those that are symmetrical, plump, and nicely rounded.is.

It is said that something that is taut, heavy, and has shallow lines called suture lines is best. And something with a beautiful red color and a sweet scent would be delicious. If the skin on the stem is green, it is also not ripe.

and,How to tell when white peaches are delicious is by their beautiful cream color.I can say that.

Fukushima's"The best peach of my life"Would you like to try it?

We have looked at the peaches of Fukushima Prefecture, and one of the attractions is that there are many varieties and you can enjoy them for a long time.

Now, you can get the ``best peach of your life'' through mail order or hometown tax payments. Would you like to try Japan's world-famous peach?