Loquat
ビワ
Ephemeral and exquisite — the Loquat (Biwa) is perhaps Japan's most fleeting fruit treasure, available for only a few precious weeks in early summer. Grown in the mild climates of Nagasaki and Chiba, loquats hold a special place as one of Japan's rarest and most delicate fruits.
Beneath the thin, pale-orange skin lies juicy, sweet flesh with a refined sweetness, gentle acidity, and a distinctive fragrance that lingers unforgettably in memory. Each fruit is a perfect capsule of early summer.
Extremely perishable with a shelf life of just days, loquats earn the title "phantom fruit" due to their limited availability. Hand-picked with utmost care and air-freighted at maximum speed to ensure peak freshness upon arrival.
In traditional Chinese medicine, loquat leaves have been valued for centuries for respiratory and digestive health — making this fruit as nourishing as it is delicious.
HOW TO ENJOY:
Enjoy immediately upon arrival (shelf life approximately 3 days). Simply peel and eat. Also elegant as a compote or in delicate jelly desserts.
PERFECT FOR:
Early summer greetings, recovery wishes, and as a "seasonal surprise" for someone special. The extreme rarity and fleeting nature of loquats make them an extraordinarily meaningful gift — a way of saying "I wanted you to experience this moment."
❄️ 3–8°C ・ 🕐 ~3 days ・ 📅 May–Jun
Not accepting orders
Orders will reopen when the season begins.