Nirasaki City, Yamanashi Prefecture, is entering the peak season for harvesting and shipping its specialty product, "Nirasaki Peaches"! Nirasaki City is a renowned peach-producing region blessed with some of Japan's highest sunshine hours and significant temperature differences between day and night. We bring you the charm of peaches directly from the producer, which you can enjoy overflowing with juice and rich sweetness during their prime season. ■ A Bite Will Amaze You! 3 Reasons Why "Nirasaki Peaches" Are Overwhelmingly Delicious Yamanashi Prefecture, the fruit kingdom. The secret to their deliciousness lies in the "three miraculous environments" optimal for peach cultivation. Top-class Sunshine Hours in Japan: By basking in abundant sunlight, the peaches' sugar content significantly increases. Fertile Land Nurtured by the Kanashi River: The well-drained and nutrient-rich alluvial fan soil firms the fruit and creates juicy flesh. Extreme Temperature Differences Unique to the Basin: During the day, they store sweetness from sunlight, and during the cool nights, this sweetness is tightly locked into the fruit. ■ A Captivating "Variety Relay" Lasting from July to August Nirasaki peaches are attractive because you can enjoy different varieties (flavors) throughout the summer. Early July to: "Hikawa Hakuto" - Refreshing and elegantly sweet, heralding the arrival of summer. Mid-July to: "Hakuto" - The king of peaches. Overflowing with juice and with a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Early August to: "Asama Hakuto" - Large in size with excellent flesh quality, boasting outstanding rich sweetness and aroma. Mid-August to: "Ichinomiya Hakuto" - A late-ripening variety with firm flesh that is satisfying to eat and has good shelf life. ■ Where to Buy? Directly from the Producer! Spots to Get Fresh "Nirasaki Peaches" Here are recommended purchase spots in the city where you can find freshly picked peaches from the producer, high-grade peaches for gifts, and great value "blemish