{"product_id":"akiopersimmon-fukuoka","title":"Branded Fukuoka Persimmon “Akioh (L~3L-size\/Rare Fruits)”,Born from Two of Japan’s Most Celebrated Persimmon Varieties, Named the “Autumn King” | Delivery: 6th~7th Nov","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeet \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAkioh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Fukuoka’s exceptional sweet persimmon whose name means “Autumn King” in Japanese. Developed over nearly a decade by Fukuoka Prefecture, this distinctive variety brings together two celebrated Japanese persimmons: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFuyu and Taishu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom Fuyu, Akioh inherits its beautiful deep orange-red colour, while Taishu contributes its wonderfully crisp, satisfying bite. What makes Akioh even more remarkable is that it contains \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003every few seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, allowing you to enjoy its generous, juicy flesh with little interruption.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeneath its vibrant skin lies a rich, concentrated sweetness and a refreshing crunch. Unlike persimmons prized for their soft, melting texture, Akioh is particularly enjoyable while firm, when its crisp flesh and abundant juice can be appreciated together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAkioh is grown exclusively in Fukuoka Prefecture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Japan's leading region for sweet persimmon production. This is also a particularly delicate variety to cultivate. Its thin skin can be easily marked by wind-blown leaves, and its fruit is more prone to dropping from the tree, requiring careful attention throughout the growing season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvested mainly from late October to mid-November, Akioh offers a distinctive expression of Japan’s autumn harvest: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edeep sweetness, a crisp and juicy texture, and the convenience of almost no seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe \u0026amp; Store\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Keep refrigerated to preserve freshness and its distinctive crisp texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Enjoy chilled while firm for the best crunch and juiciness. Slice into wedges, or cut crosswise to reveal its beautiful star-shaped centre.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"semi-express delivery","offers":[{"title":"Approx. 500g+ (2pcs)","offer_id":67791128035541,"sku":"C-1623m-1","price":29.8,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Approx. 3.5kg (10~14pcs) -Whole Case Deal","offer_id":67791128068309,"sku":"C-1623m-2","price":195.8,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0411\/2616\/6682\/files\/5_f1d63dfd-9ce7-4ca4-a360-ca61614b3aa0.png?v=1792134688","url":"https:\/\/tokyofreshdirect.com\/products\/akiopersimmon-fukuoka","provider":"TFD (Tokyo Fresh Direct)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}