Best season to travel to Japan

Nashi Pears

Similar to apples in taste and texture, Japanese pears are large and crispy

Best time: September–October

Nashi Pears
Nashi Pears

A perfect ingredient for tarts, Japanese pears are known for their health benefits and mild soothing taste. Its flowers are considered to be the symbol of early spring, they look quite pretty on bare branches before the new leaves appear. Nashi pears can be stored for a few weeks or longer, and they are usually consumed raw.

Last updated: by Eleonora Provozin