This is the rosemary sea, which covers "gifts and enjoy yourself" as a method.
As a rosmary, the fruits of Senbikiya Sohonten have been introduced mainly from domestic ones so far.
However, in fact, many overseas fruits are also selected and handled.
This time, I would like to spotlight the overseas fruits of Senbikiya Sohonten.
We interviewed Mr. Yoshida, Deputy General Manager, Sales Department, Nihonbashi Head Office, Senbikiya Sohonten Co., Ltd.
Muscat of Italian. From New Zealand.
The beautiful green grains form a voluminous bunch, and when ripe, it has an elegant muscat scent. Please enjoy elegant sweetness and elegant taste.
"At this time, there is no such size of domestic grapes, but it is before, but those who produce Muscat in Okayama Prefecture actually go to New Zealand to grow and grow. What I was taught to New Zealand to New Zealand is coming into Japan. That's the Muscat of Italian. In the Southern Hemisphere, it's a bit warm autumn season. It is a form in which what is harvested there is coming into Japan. The number of local producers is currently decreasing, and it is valuable that the number of people per person is decreasing. "
Mango. It's a nadokumai species. From Thailand.
It is characterized by its very fresh and strong sweetness, and its low fiber, making it easy to eat. Save at room temperature, and when a little wrinkles come out on the skin, it's time to eat. Cool it in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours.
"A little longer than a normal mango. "Nandokumai" means "drop of flowers" in Thai. "
Papaya. It's a capohosoro species. From Thailand.
"We have Thai products all year round."
Avocado. From Mexico.
In addition to its smooth texture, it has a high nutritional value and has been loved since ancient times. Save at room temperature, turn the skin black-brown, hold it lightly with your palms, and feel soft, and eat it.
"We can prepare products from Mexico all year round."
On the left, Navel Orange. From the United States and California.
It is called this because there is a hollow similar to a navel at the top of the fruit. Orange has a good balance of sweetness and acidity.
"Now is the season. In summer, it is replaced with one from Australia. It is also Orange Jerry in the Western Confectionery Corner."
Right, grapefruit ruby. Produced in Florida, United States.
It is said to be a hybrid of orange and zabon from Barbados Shimabara in the West Ind Islands. The reddish pericarp and clear red pulp ruby are juicy, sweet and easy-to-eat grapefruit.
"This is also in season. It is from South Africa in summer. Because citrus fruits are made the most delicious in winter. This is also the grapefruit Jerry Ruby in the Western Confectionery Corner."
Other bananas are from Ecuador.
"It's from Ecuador today, but sometimes it's from the Philippines. It depends on the day."
・・Thank you very much, Mr. Yoshida.
Here, about the overseas fruit handling of Senbikiya Sohonten ...
Daijiro Oshima, the third generation of Meiji 10 (1877), was a person who noticed overseas fruits that were not yet available in Japan.
At that time, foreign ships often called in Yokohama and other places to supply food.
So, Daijiro went to the harbor and focused on the fruits in the ingredients that had been used as seafarers' food, and asked the seafarers, "Would you like to sell fruits?" Did.
"Senbikiya is bought at a good price," and some people came to the shop to sell it.
Since then, we have gradually increased the number of products handled, and imported goods can be displayed in stores.
The above is the book of Fusetsu Nakamura (1866 [1866]-1943 [1943], which is listed at the back of Nihonbashi Main Store. As stated in the book, it is said that he had a friendship with the third generation, Daijiro.
Fusetsu Nakamura is a Western painter and calligrapher. Born in Kyobashi Hatchobori, now Minato, Chuo-ku.
He is also known as an illustration artist for Soseki Natsume's "I am a cat."
Please see the image on the left. The handwriting is still used in Shinjuku Nakamuraya's "Nakamuraya" logo.
At the same time, we will inform you.
Central FM "Hellow! RADIO CITY" Monday lunch program, Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent "I love it! The broadcast of "Chuo-ku" Monday, March 13 is the second appearance of Rosmari.
I will talk about the third article of Senbikiya Sohonten (February 2) "Etocetra, which changes the introduction month".
I would appreciate it if you could ask me.
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1F, Nihonbashi Main Store, 1F
Main Store (Fruit and Flower Sales Department)
2-1-2, Nihonbashimuromachi
1st floor of Nihonbashi Mitsui Tower
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Business hours 10:00 to 19:00
Holiday except New Year's Day
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