Autumn in Japan
Japan has four distinct seasons.
Spring, summer, fall, and winter, each season is distinctly different from the others.
The four seasons in Japan are roughly as follows.
Spring: March to May, when the national flower, the cherry blossom, blooms.
Summer :June-August, when fireworks, which have achieved a unique culture in Japan, are displayed.
Autumn: September to November, when red, yellow and other autumn leaves can be enjoyed.
Winter:December – February, when you can enjoy the white snow-covered.
Due to the effects of global warming and other factors, the season may be a little off these days, but you can enjoy various aspects of Japan depending on the season.
One of the charms of Japan is that you can enjoy a variety of seasonal foods depending on the season.
Nashi.(Pears), the fruit of autumn
Since I am writing this article in September, I decided to focus on Nashi, which are in season in autumn in Japan.
Difference between Western pears and Japanese Nashi
When you think of “pears” in the Western countries, you probably think of the long vertical shape with the big bonny buttocks.
A very juicy, soft and sweet fruit. That is the image you have, right?
Japanese “Nashi” have a different taste from Western pears.
As for the taste, it is still juicy and sweet, but it has a refreshing aftertaste.
There are many ways to eat Nashi, such as Nashi juice, Nashi parfait, and Nashi jam, but I personally recommend eating them without any processing, just peeling the skin off.
Where can I eat Nashi?
Nashi are grown all over Japan except Okinawa, with the largest production in Chiba Prefecture, and in western Japan, many Nashi are grown in Tottori Prefecture and Kyushu region.
Therefore, when you travel to Japan in the fall, Nashi are usually sold at supermarkets near where you are staying and are readily available.
They are also reasonably priced, usually around 200 to 300 yen per unit for those sold in supermarkets.
Nashi cocktail at the inn
Sake sangria is currently enjoying a secret boom in Japan.
Sangria is a wine with fruit cut into it, and it is drunk after letting it sit for a while.
The sweetness of the fruit mellows out the astringency of the wine, making it very tasty!
This is an attempt to turn that wine into sake♪
Buy Nashi, peel and cut into bite-sized pieces.
Put them in a cup or container, pour some sake over the top, cover with plastic wrap, and let sit in the refrigerator overnight.
The next day, a very tasty sake sangria is ready!
Our Inn is fully equipped with a refrigerator, cups and other tableware, and cooking utensils, so as long as you have the right ingredients, you can create a sangria in no time.
Please give it a try… ♪
