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Early Varieties (August – September)
Shinano Red
Mid-August
The earliest apple to grow on our farm.
Fairly small with an oval shape.
They are fairly tart, but juicy with a strong apple fragrance. When ripe, the flesh crumbles apart as if it is melting in the mouth.
- Sweetness
- ★★★☆☆
- Acidity
- ★★★☆☆
- Firmness
- ★★☆☆☆
- Size
- ★★☆☆☆
- Longevity
- ★★☆☆☆
Sansa
Late August – Mid-September
A variety of apple that can be picked slightly earlier than the “Tsugaru” type.
Medium-sized, they are an eye-pleasing round shape.
Juicy and crisp, they have strong sweetness and acidity.
- Sweetness
- ★★★☆☆
- Acidity
- ★★★☆☆
- Firmness
- ★★★☆☆
- Size
- ★★☆☆☆
- Longevity
- ★★★☆☆
Ozenokurenai
Early – Mid-September
A bright red variety of apple that was created in Gunma.
Large with a balance of sweetness and acidity.
As early apples tend to have weak coloring, this variety improved on that point.
- Sweetness
- ★★★★☆
- Acidity
- ★★★☆☆
- Firmness
- ★★★☆☆
- Size
- ★★★★☆
- Longevity
- ★★★☆☆
Akane
Early September
A refreshing bright red apple with some acidity.
Has no astringency even if picked early.
Perfect for making apple pies or processed foods.
- Sweetness
- ★★★☆☆
- Acidity
- ★★★★☆
- Firmness
- ★★☆☆☆
- Size
- ★★★☆☆
- Longevity
- ★★☆☆☆
Tsugaru
Early – Late September
A variety of apple that is popular early in the season.
Large with strong sweetness, they are beloved by many people.
As the season ends, their flesh becomes soft and they are easy for both the elderly and small children to
eat.
- Sweetness
- ★★★★☆
- Acidity
- ★★☆☆☆
- Firmness
- ★★☆☆☆
- Size
- ★★★☆☆
- Longevity
- ★★☆☆☆
Mid-season Varieties (Late September – October)
Shoyo
Late September – Early October
This brilliant red apple is a recent variety.
They are large in size and have a balance of both sweetness and acidity.
The texture is crisp and crunchy.
- Sweetness
- ★★★★☆
- Acidity
- ★★★☆☆
- Firmness
- ★★★★☆
- Size
- ★★★★☆
- Longevity
- ★★★☆☆
Shinano Dolce
Late September – Early October
An apple with large, red stripes.
This delicious apple is very juicy and strikes a balance between sweetness and acidity.
- Sweetness
- ★★★★☆
- Acidity
- ★★★☆☆
- Firmness
- ★★★☆☆
- Size
- ★★★★☆
- Longevity
- ★★★☆☆
Toki
Late September – Mid-October
A yellow apple with a refreshing fragrance and flavor.
This variety does not have much acidity, and they are praised for their deep, refreshing sweetness and crunchy texture.
- Sweetness
- ★★★★★
- Acidity
- ★★☆☆☆
- Firmness
- ★★★☆☆
- Size
- ★★★☆☆
- Longevity
- ★★★☆☆
Akagi
Late September – Late October
Produced in Gunma.
Medium-sized with low acidity and strong sweetness. The bright red color is reminiscent of a baby’s cheeks.
- Sweetness
- ★★★★☆
- Acidity
- ★★☆☆☆
- Firmness
- ★★★☆☆
- Size
- ★★☆☆☆
- Longevity
- ★★★☆☆
Akibae
Early – Late October
This variety has a crispy and enjoyable texture.
With a perfect balance of sweetness and acidity, this is an apple lover’s apple.
They have a characteristic deep red color.
- Sweetness
- ★★★★☆
- Acidity
- ★★★★☆
- Firmness
- ★★★★☆
- Size
- ★★★☆☆
- Longevity
- ★★★☆☆
Kogyoku
Early – Late October
A bright red apple that has enjoyed long-standing popularity.
Fairly small in size, they have strong acidity.
They are perfect for cooking or baking, and excellent in apple pies or jams.
This global variety can be
enjoyed raw or cooked.
- Sweetness
- ★★★☆☆
- Acidity
- ★★★★★
- Firmness
- ★★★★☆
- Size
- ★★☆☆☆
- Longevity
- ★★★☆☆
Ryoka-no-kisetsu
Early – Late October
An apple with nectar that is overflowing with juices.
They are large with a balance of sweetness and acidity.
When cut with a knife, it almost feels like the juices are flowing out.
- Sweetness
- ★★★☆☆
- Acidity
- ★★☆☆☆
- Firmness
- ★★☆☆☆
- Size
- ★★★★☆
- Longevity
- ★★★☆☆
Shinano Sweet
Mid – Late October
Delicately sweet with no acidity.
An apple that can be enjoyed by anyone.
They also have a long shelf life.
- Sweetness
- ★★★★★
- Acidity
- ★☆☆☆☆
- Firmness
- ★★★☆☆
- Size
- ★★★☆☆
- Longevity
- ★★★★☆
Jonagold
Mid – Late October
An American apple that is well-known in Japan.
Large and juicy, they have a slightly strong tartness, but the acidity and sweetness are balanced.
An excellent apple for baking or cooking.
- Sweetness
- ★★★☆☆
- Acidity
- ★★★★☆
- Firmness
- ★★★☆☆
- Size
- ★★★★☆
- Longevity
- ★★★☆☆
Mori-no-kagayaki
Mid – Late October
A large apple that is a pretty yellow color.
Although they do not have nectar, they are very sweet and juicy.
- Sweetness
- ★★★★☆
- Acidity
- ★★☆☆☆
- Firmness
- ★★★☆☆
- Size
- ★★★★★
- Longevity
- ★★★☆☆
Yoko
Mid-October – Early November
A bright red variety of apple that was created in Gunma.
Large and fairly firm, they have a balance of both sweetness and acidity.
Due to their superb shelf life, this variety is excellent for gifting.
- Sweetness
- ★★★★☆
- Acidity
- ★★★☆☆
- Firmness
- ★★★★☆
- Size
- ★★★★☆
- Longevity
- ★★★☆☆
Komitsu
Mid-October – Early November
This variety contains a unique nectar.
Large and juicy, they do not have much acidity.
Filled with nectar, the flavor is said to be similar to that of pineapple.
- Sweetness
- ★★★★★
- Acidity
- ★☆☆☆☆
- Firmness
- ★★☆☆☆
- Size
- ★★★★☆
- Longevity
- ★★★☆☆
Hokuto
Late October – Early November
A sweet apple with plenty of nectar.
Large and juicy, they have a very strong sweetness.
One of the most popular varieties.
- Sweetness
- ★★★★★
- Acidity
- ★★☆☆☆
- Firmness
- ★★★☆☆
- Size
- ★★★★☆
- Longevity
- ★★☆☆☆
Wasefuji
Late October – Early November
An early variety of Fuji apple.
Contains nectar.
Large and juicy, they have an excellent balance of sweetness and acidity.
- Sweetness
- ★★★★☆
- Acidity
- ★★★☆☆
- Firmness
- ★★★★☆
- Size
- ★★★☆☆
- Longevity
- ★★★☆☆
Mutsu
Late October – Early November
A large apple with a light pink color.
Very large, they are juicy with a strong acidity, and quite soft flesh which makes them easy to eat.
As they have an excellent fragrance and good longevity, some people place them in
their entrance ways or living rooms as part of the décor.
- Sweetness
- ★★☆☆☆
- Acidity
- ★★★☆☆
- Firmness
- ★★☆☆☆
- Size
- ★★★★★
- Longevity
- ★★★★☆
Shinano Gold
Late October – Late November
A green apple with an excellent shelf life.
Juicy, with an excellent balance between acidity and sweetness.
As they have a long shelf life, they can easily last until the next spring if refrigerated.
- Sweetness
- ★★★★☆
- Acidity
- ★★★★☆
- Firmness
- ★★★★★
- Size
- ★★★☆☆
- Longevity
- ★★★★★
Slim Red
Late October – Late November
Produced in Gunma, this apple has a charming appearance.
They are small with a unique cylindric shape.
Juicy with balanced sweetness and acidity, the texture is similar to that of a Fuji apple.
It’s easy to eat two of
them in one sitting.
- Sweetness
- ★★★★☆
- Acidity
- ★★★☆☆
- Firmness
- ★★★★☆
- Size
- ★★☆☆☆
- Longevity
- ★★★★★
Late Varieties (November)
Gunma Meigetsu
Early – Late November
A yellow apple with nectar produced in Gunma.
Juicy with strong sweetness. The gentle flavor is especially loved by women.
As they have nectar, they are a very popular variety of apple.
- Sweetness
- ★★★★★
- Acidity
- ★☆☆☆☆
- Firmness
- ★★★☆☆
- Size
- ★★★☆☆
- Longevity
- ★★★★☆
Shin-sekai
Early – Late November
An apple with nectar produced in Gunma.
Juicy with strong sweetness and not much acidity.
Their rich flavor makes them one of the most popular varieties in Gunma.
- Sweetness
- ★★★★★
- Acidity
- ★☆☆☆☆
- Firmness
- ★★★☆☆
- Size
- ★★★☆☆
- Longevity
- ★★★☆☆
Honey Queen
Early – Late November
A variety produced in Gunma.
They have some acidity, but are very juicy with nectar and a good flavor.
They have unique conical shape.
- Sweetness
- ★★★★☆
- Acidity
- ★★★☆☆
- Firmness
- ★★★☆☆
- Size
- ★★★☆☆
- Longevity
- ★★★☆☆
Haruka
Mid – Late November
Sweet with plenty of nectar, they also have a pleasing crisp texture.
A variety that is sure to be popular in the coming years.
- Sweetness
- ★★★★★
- Acidity
- ★☆☆☆☆
- Firmness
- ★★★★★
- Size
- ★★★☆☆
- Longevity
- ★★★★☆
Sun Fuji
Mid – Late November
The most popular nectar apple variety.
They are called “Sun Fuji” because their trees are not covered in bags allowing them to grow in plenty of sunlight.
As they have an excellent shelf life, their delicious flavor can be
enjoyed all year round.
- Sweetness
- ★★★★★
- Acidity
- ★★★☆☆
- Firmness
- ★★★★★
- Size
- ★★★☆☆
- Longevity
- ★★★★★