Naturally grown Iyokan oranges

Naturally grown Iyokan oranges by Yuji Fukushima in Minamata, Kumamoto Prefecture

Iyokan fruit has juicy, soft flesh and a good balance of sweetness and sourness, giving it a rich flavor.

Moreover, the biggest feature of this product is that it has a rich and wonderful aroma.

Among citrus fruits, it is especially known for its fragrance, and is also called "Kaori Iyokan". It is a variety that has many fans due to its indescribable refreshing citrus fragrance. Minamata City is located in the southern part of Kumamoto Prefecture.

The mountain slopes extend directly from the sea, allowing the area to be bathed in plenty of sunlight.

Fukushima Yuji's orchard is located in this area, where citrus fruits have long been cultivated.

Mr. Fukushima grows a wide variety of citrus fruits at a citrus farm that has been in operation for generations.

"I live in Minamata, Kumamoto, and a long time ago Minamata disease caused concern for people all over the country, and environmental pollution in particular must never be allowed to happen again. Because they are well aware of the horror of environmental pollution, there are many organizations that are enthusiastic about organic farming, and Minamata is a place where there is an especially wealth of information to share." Minamata City in Kumamoto Prefecture has a history of being plagued by the "Minamata disease problem," which was officially recognized in 1956, but it is also an environmentally friendly city that has recovered by facing the problem as a whole region.

As a result, many farmers have been working on environmentally friendly agriculture in recent years, and Fukushima is leading the way among them as a pioneer.