Winter beckons with persimmon season
November 25, 2020
November 26, 2020 5:00 AM
Persimmons, kaki in Japanese, being strung up to air-dry in Marumori in north-eastern Japan's Miyagi prefecture yesterday. Dried persimmons or hoshigaki are a popular snack during winter in Japan. They are also used as a New Year decoration because of their association with good luck and longevity.
Persimmons, kaki in Japanese, being strung up to air-dry in Marumori in north-eastern Japan's Miyagi prefecture yesterday. Dried persimmons or hoshigaki are a popular snack during winter in Japan. They are also used as a New Year decoration because of their association with good luck and longevity.