Ryugu no Sarunashi

Lantern fruit in a small-handled pot by Takashi Ichikawa The mountains that surround the Ryugu are rich with natural forests. When I enter the mountains, I find a hardy kiwi vine clinging to a big tree. Climb the tree, chew on the hardy kiwifruit, fill the basket and go back down the mountain. Let’s give some to the monkey and still there’s a lot left. The hardy kiwifruit is small, sweet and sour, and is said to be the oldest type of kiwi. In the field around Ryugu, I spot so many lantern fruits. They seen to be a European variety. I enjoy their mellow flavor and unique aroma. They have a soft and supple sweetness. These autumn mountains and fields are like jewel boxes full of fruit. September 20, 2020 AAWAA Smoked Sarunashi in a smoker