Getting a Head Start on Summer with Rare Greenhouse Figs
Figs typically reach their peak season from August onward through field cultivation. Fruit Daifuku Benten is now using rare "greenhouse figs" that begin shipping as early as April, offering a taste of summer ahead of the regular season.
These carefully greenhouse-grown figs are available only in limited quantities, and their quality changes quickly after harvest, making them a particularly delicate fruit. As a result, they rarely appear widely in the market, giving them a special value as a seasonal delicacy available only at certain times of the year.
The figs used in this sweet come from Aichi Prefecture, one of the top fig-producing regions in Japan. The specific variety is "Masui Dauphine" (桝井ドーフィン), known for its rich sweetness and melt-in-your-mouth flesh.
A Beautiful Cross-Section the Moment You Cut It
One notable feature of the Ichijiku Daifuku is the striking cross-section that appears when the sweet is cut with a mochi string. The vivid red fruit flesh revealed beneath the thin, soft mochi wrapper and refined white bean paste has an almost jewel-like appearance.
This eye-catching cross-section is made possible by the use of fully ripened figs. The result is a confection that combines visual beauty with fresh juiciness and a melting texture in every bite.
A Seasonal Treat That Also Makes a Thoughtful Gift
Given its limited availability and eye-catching presentation, the Ichijiku Daifuku makes a fitting gift for special occasions. As a refined Japanese confection that reflects the changing seasons, it works well as a souvenir, a gift, or simply a treat for yourself.
Product Details:
- Product Name: Ichijiku Daifuku (いちじく大福)
- Sales Period: From April 27 (while supplies last)
- Price: from ¥1,190
- Available at: Benten stores and official online shop
