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〈 Minamata City, Kumamoto Prefecture 〉 Yuji Fukushima

Naturally grown sweet oranges (by Fukushima)

Naturally grown sweet oranges (by Fukushima)

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


Yuji Fukushima is engaged in natural farming in Minamata city, Kumamoto prefecture.

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

Among them, this Amanatsu comes from a tree that is over 50 years old and has been harvested for many years.


"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.

[Amanatsu] Compared to summer mandarins, it is characterized by less sourness. It has a good balance of sweetness and refreshing sourness, and the slight bitterness is also part of its deliciousness. It is delicious when squeezed into juice or mixed with alcohol.

Natural cultivation of sweet oranges by Yuji Fukushima in Minamata, Kumamoto Prefecture


Generally, the sweet oranges sold in stores are harvested in January before they are fully ripe, put into plastic bags, and left in a warehouse until the acidity is reduced before being shipped.


These sweet oranges are left on the vine until the sourness naturally disappears, and then harvested when they have just the right amount of sweetness and sourness. Enjoy the sweetness of these oranges after they have been exposed to plenty of sunlight.



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Producer

Yuji Fukushima

Producing area

Minamata City, Kumamoto Prefecture

Farming method

Natural cultivation

Species Information

Fruit trees

Size and Capacity

1kg (about 2-3 pieces)

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