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Tankan

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seasonal peak
February
Tankan is cherished by locals as “Okinawa’s mandarin,” an indispensable fruit for family dining tables in winter and New Year decorations. The primary production area is the Yanbaru region in the northern part of Okinawa Main Island, where the large temperature difference between day and night and the acidic soil provide ideal conditions for cultivating high-quality tankan with high sugar content. Rich in nutrients such as vitamin C, potassium, carotene, and citric acid, tankan is a fruit that is highly valued for supporting everyday health. Because tankan peel is easily damaged, its surface is often bumpy and rough, giving it a less than perfect appearance, but the thick, scarred skin protects the delicious flesh inside. Simply peel the fruit and eat it with the thin inner skin to enjoy its juicy flavor,　with a well-balanced sweetness and acidity. It is also popular in jams, jellies, juices, and marmalades.
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Keiben-eki Kariyushi Ichi

South

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Chokubaijo Izumi Mikan no Sato

North

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JA Farmers Market Nishihara Untama Ichiba

Central

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Uru Marche

Central

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