Kagoshima Tarumizu Loquats | Spring Delicacy Nurtured by Nature and Water

What kind of fruit is a loquat?

Loquats

are fruits characterized by orange flesh

and a gentle sweetness.

The flesh is soft,

with a pleasant sweetness and refreshing flavor.

In Japan,

besides being eaten fresh,

they are enjoyed in various forms

such as jams,

jellies,

and sweets.

As they are in season from spring to early summer,

they are cherished as a seasonal fruit.

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Why are Tarumizu loquats so delicious?

The charm of Tarumizu City lies

in its rich natural environment.

Kinko Bay stretches out before you,

and mountains rise behind,

with a culture of living with nature still remaining.

Furthermore,

underground,

Shirasu Plateau,

a volcanic ash layer, spreads out.

Rainwater is naturally filtered

through forests,

↓

soil,

↓

Shirasu Plateau,

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and deep underground

over a long period of time.

This natural environment is said to

support Tarumizu's agricultural products and food culture.

If you would like to know more about the water culture of Tarumizu City, Kagoshima Prefecture,

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Kagoshima/Tarumizu that fosters Japan's water culture | The birthplace of ONSENSUI99

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Water Supporting Japanese Food Culture

In Japan,

water is not just a beverage.

Rice,

dashi,

green tea,

fruits,

and Japanese cuisine.

Water plays an important role in various aspects

of our food culture.

Especially Japanese soft water,

with its mellow texture,

is said to enhance the original flavors of ingredients.

Therefore,

Japanese food culture has

developed alongside soft water.

For details,

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Why do Japanese people prefer soft water? Explaining Japan's soft water culture

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ONSENSUI99 was also born in Tarumizu City

ONSENSUI99

is natural alkaline hot spring water collected from about 750m underground in Tarumizu City, Kagoshima Prefecture.

Water naturally filtered over many years

becomes ultra-soft water with a very low hardness of 1.7mg/L.

It is characterized by its mellow taste,

and is used not only as daily drinking water,

but also for various purposes such as
・cooking rice
・green tea
・coffee
・cooking

etc.

The water nurtured by Tarumizu's nature

is deeply connected to its food culture.

Through ONSENSUI99,

we hope to deliver not only water,

but also Kagoshima's nature

and food culture to Thailand.

If you want to know more about the water source and quality control,

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ONSENSUI99 Water Source and Quality Control | Reasons for being chosen with confidence

please also take a look.

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Enjoying Japan's spring even in Thailand

In Thailand,

more people are enjoying Japanese fruits and cuisine.

Loquats

are one of the fruits that evoke spring in Japan.

Their gentle sweetness

and juicy taste.

And behind that,

is the nature of Kagoshima

and a food culture nurtured by water.

Enjoying fruits.

Enjoying food.

And

knowing the nature behind it.

That, too, might be one of the charms of Japanese culture.

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Summary

Tarumizu City, Kagoshima Prefecture,

is a region blessed with Sakurajima,

Kinko Bay,

the Shirasu Plateau,

and rich nature.

Loquats grown in this natural environment

are cherished as a representative taste of spring.

And

ONSENSUI99, also born in Tarumizu,

inherits the blessings of nature and water culture.

Loquats that evoke Japanese spring.

And

water nurtured by the nature of Kagoshima.

We invite you to enjoy

their charms in your daily life.