Rare Amano Persimmons Now at Peak in Shizuoka Pref.; Fruit Has Been Cultivated in District for 100 Years

IZUNOKUNI, Shizuoka — The harvest of Amanogaki persimmons, called “rare persimmons” as they seldom appear on the market, was at its peak in Izunokuni, Shizuoka Prefecture, in late November.