Images Dated 13th May 2019

Japanese persimmon Hachiya (Diospyros kaki)

Japanese persimmon Hachiya (Diospyros kaki), two fruits, studio shot. The variety has elongated, oval fruits. They are often peeled and pureed to add to baked food, adding moisture and a mild sweetish flavour. Japan

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Primary forest in the Shiratani Unsuikyo ravine

Primary forest in the Shiratani Unsuikyo ravine, threaded by numerous trails. Yakushima island, Osumi Islands, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan

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Japanese persimmon Fuyu (Diospyros kaki)

Japanese persimmon Fuyu (Diospyros kaki), fruit on the tree. A non-astringent variety that can be eaten while still very firm but is nonetheless edible when very soft. Gunma Prefecture, Japan

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