Wakayama Shunka Mikan 和歌山縣名產"俊菓"

橋爪流栽培みかん 俊菓 (しゅんか) 

Shunka Mikan are grown by Mr. Toshinori Hashizume, one of Wakayama’s top mandarin farmers. These mikans are known for their naturally high sweetness — about 14 degrees — and a rich, full flavour you don’t often find elsewhere.

What makes them special begins with the soil. Mr. Hashizume spends an entire year preparing the earth and carefully pruning the trees so they can absorb as much sunlight as possible. This gives the fruit its deep sweetness and beautiful balance.

To keep the mikan at their best after harvest, a fine layer of calcium carbonate is applied just before picking. This helps protect the fruit, maintain quality, and extend shelf life. The small white patches you see on the skin are simply this natural coating — completely safe and a sign of the care put into each harvest.

Every step is taken to bring out the pure sweetness and exceptional taste that Shunka Mikan are known for.