Ume (Plums)

Ume (Plums)

Japan’s premier plums with their large size and tenderness! The finest product that is the pride of Wakayama Prefecture

Wakayama Prefecture, which boasts the nation’s largest production of ume, is also famous as the area of the best brand of plum, Nanko Ume. The large, plump and tender plums are attractive and are popular as presents. You can taste them as umeboshi (pickled plums), in plum wine and other products.

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The famous umeboshi which are also produced in Wakayama have a rich flavor. They can be enjoyed for their tender flesh.(公益社団法人和歌山県観光連盟)
The famous umeboshi which are also produced in Wakayama have a rich flavor. They can be enjoyed for their tender flesh.(公益社団法人和歌山県観光連盟)
Ume (Plums)
Ume (Plums)
Ume (Plums)