Winning 2 Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries AwardsWhen Nakata asked, ”Was your family originally pear farmers?” While listening to Akiyama’s story, we walk through an area where the branches of the pear trees have been spread out like a low hanging ceiling. |
New varieties competing for taste and popularityThis area has been producing Twentieth Century pears since the Meiji era. According to Akiyama, in the world of pears, many varieties are introduced and then disappear. |
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The taste of healthy Hosui”What is important for pears to become delicious?” asked Nakata. Akiyama responded When we visited, Kosui season was ending, and Hosui was soon going to be harvested. Akiyama asked Nakata with an expression of both pride and concern, ”How is our Hosui?” It was a little too early, but during the peak season, it will probably be a delicious pear for sure. |
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