Name of Sports in Japanese
Japan has completed the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, which can be claimed as one of the biggest major international sport events in the country in decades. Do you want to know how were each sport called in Japan? Find out how various sports are being called in Japanese language.
Not only summer sports, you can also get familiar wih Japanese names of various winter sports, Para-sports, and also traditional sports, including competitive sports which are contested in Olympics and Paralympics. Japanese character (Kana) reading is also provided, so that you can recognize and pronounce those names easily.
All-season Sports
Athletics 陸上
| Name of Sports (1) |
Name of Sports (2) | Name of Sports in Japanese |
Name of Sports in Japanese (kana) |
Contested in Olympics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athetics | 陸上競技 | りくじょうきょうぎ | YES | |
| Steeplechase | 障害物競走 | しょうがいぶつきょうそう | YES | |
| Hurdles | ハードル競走 | ハードルきょうそう | YES | |
| Relay | リレー | リレー | YES | |
| Triple Jump | 三段跳び | さんだんとび | YES | |
| High Jump | 高跳 | たかとび | YES | |
| Long Jump | 走幅跳 | はしりはばとび | YES | |
| Pole Vault | 棒高跳 | ぼうたかとび | YES | |
| Javelin Throw | やり投 | やりなげ | YES | |
| Hammer Throw | ハンマー投 | ハンマーなげ | YES | |
| Discus Throw | 円盤投 | えんばんなげ | YES | |
| Shot Put | 砲丸投げ | ほうがんなげ | YES | |
| Decathlon | 十種競技 | じっしゅきょうぎ | YES | |
| Heptathlon | 七種競技 | ななしゅきょうぎ | YES | |
| Marathon | マラソン | マラソン | YES | |
| Race Walk | 競歩 | きょうほ | YES |
Shooting 射的・射撃
| Name of Sports | Name of Sports in Japanese |
Name of Sports in Japanese (kana) |
Contested in Olympics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | アーチェリー | アーチェリー | YES |
| Shooting | 射的 | しゃてき | YES |
Water Sports 水泳・水上
| Name of Sports | Name of Sports in Japanese |
Name of Sports in Japanese (kana) |
Contested in Olympics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 競泳 | きょうえい | YES |
| Artistic Swimming | アーティスティックスイミング | アーティスティックスイミング | YES |
| Diving | 飛び込み | とびこみ | YES |
| Marathon Swimming | マラソンスイミング | マラソンスイミング | YES |
| Canoe Sprint | カヌー（スプリント） | カヌー（スプリント） | YES |
| Canoe Slalom | カヌー（スラローム） | カヌー（スラローム） | YES |
| Surfing | サーフィン | サーフィン | YES |
| Sailing | セーリング | セーリング | YES |
| Rowing | ボート | ボート | YES |
Games with Ball / Racket 球技・ラケット
| Name of Sports | Name of Sports in Japanese |
Name of Sports in Japanese (kana) |
Contested in Olympics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3×3 Basketball | 3×3 バスケットボール | 3×3 バスケットボール | YES |
| Rugby | ラグビー | ラグビー | YES |
| Golf | ゴルフ | ゴルフ | YES |
| Football | サッカー | サッカー | YES |
| Water Polo | 水球 | すいきゅう | YES |
| Table Tennis | 卓球 | たっきゅう | YES |
| Tennis | テニス | テニス | YES |
| Basketball | バスケットボール | バスケットボール | YES |
| Badminton | バドミントン | バドミントン | YES |
| Volleyball | バレーボール | バレーボール | YES |
| Handball | ハンドボール | ハンドボール | YES |
| Beach Volleyball | ビーチバレーボール | ビーチバレーボール | YES |
| Hockey | ホッケー | ホッケー | YES |
| Baseball | 野球 | やきゅう | YES |
| Softball | ソフトボール | ソフトボール | YES |
| Dodgeball | ドッジボール | ドッジボール | |
| Lacrosse | ラクロス | ラクロス | |
| Cricket | クリケット | クリケット | |
| Squash | スカッシュ | スカッシュ | |
| Netball | ネットボール | ネットボール |
Martial Arts 武道・格闘
| Name of Sports | Name of Sports in Japanese |
Name of Sports in Japanese (kana) |
Contested in Olympics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karate | 空手 | からて | YES |
| Judo | 柔道 | じゅうどう | YES |
| Taekwondo | テコンドー | テコンドー | YES |
| Fencing | フェンシング | フェンシング | YES |
| Boxing | ボクシング | ボクシング | YES |
| Wrestling | レスリング | レスリング | YES |
| Aikido | 合気道 | あいきどう | |
| Sumo | 相撲 | すもう | |
| Kendo | 剣道 | けんどう |
Bicycle Sports 自転車
| Name of Sports | Name of Sports in Japanese |
Name of Sports in Japanese (kana) |
Contested in Olympics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycling BMX Freestyle | 自転車競技（BMXフリースタイル） | じてんしゃきょうぎ（BMXフリースタイル） | YES |
| Cycling BMX Racing | 自転車競技（BMXレーシング） | じてんしゃきょうぎ（BMXレーシング） | YES |
| Cycling Track | 自転車競技（トラック） | じてんしゃきょうぎ（トラック） | YES |
| Cycling Mountain Bike | 自転車競技（マウンテンバイク） | じてんしゃきょうぎ（マウンテンバイク） | YES |
| Cycling Road | 自転車競技（ロード） | じてんしゃきょうぎ（ロード） | YES |
Others Summer Sports (Indoor) インドエア
| Name of Sports | Name of Sports in Japanese |
Name of Sports in Japanese (kana) |
Contested in Olympics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weightlifting | ウェイトリフティング | ウェイトリフティング | YES |
| Rhyhmic Gymnastics | 新体操 | しんたいそう | YES |
| Artistic Gymnastics | 体操競技 | たいそうきょうぎ | YES |
| Trampoline Gymnastics | トランポリン | トランポリン | YES |
| Bowling | ボウリング | ボウリング | |
| Chess | チェス | チェス |
Other Summer Sports (Outdoor) アウトドア
| Name of Sports | Name of Sports in Japanese |
Name of Sports in Japanese (kana) |
Contested in Olympics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skateboarding | スケートボード | スケートボード | YES |
| Sport Climbing | スポーツクライミング | スポーツクライミング | YES |
| Equestrian | 馬術 | ばじゅつ | YES |
| Modern Pentathlon | 近代五輪 | きんだいごりん | YES |
| Triathlon | トライアスロン | トライアスロン | YES |
Para Sports パラスポーツ
Summer Para Sports
| Name of Para Sports | Name of Para Sports in Japanese |
Contested in Paralimpics |
|---|---|---|
| Para Archery | アーチェリー | YES |
| Para Canoe | カヌー | YES |
| Wheelchair Tennis | 車いすテニス | YES |
| Wheelchair Basketball | 車いすバスケットボール | YES |
| Wheelchair Fencing | 車いすフェンシング | YES |
| Wheelchair Rugby | 車いすラグビー | YES |
| Goalball | ゴールボール | YES |
| Football 5-a-side | 5人制サッカー | YES |
| Football 7-a-side | 7人制サッカー | YES (until Rio 2016) |
| Sitting Volleyball | シッティングバレーボール | YES |
| Para Cycling | 自転車 | YES |
| Shooting Para Sport | 射的 | YES |
| Judo | 柔道 | YES |
| Para Swimming | 競泳 | YES |
| Para Sailing | セーリング | YES (until Rio 2016) |
| Para Table Tennis | 卓球 | YES |
| Para Taekwondo | テコンドー | YES |
| Para Triathlon | トライアスロン | YES |
| Equestrian | 馬術 | YES |
| Para Badminton | バドミントン | YES |
| Para Power Lifting | パワーリフティング | YES |
| Para Rowing | ボート | YES |
| Boccia | ボッチャ | YES |
| Para Athletics | 陸上競技 | YES |
| Para Dance Sport | パラスポーツダンス |
Winter Para Sports
| Name of Para Sports | Name of Para Sports in Japanese |
Contested in Winter Paralimpics |
|---|---|---|
| Para Ice Hockey | アイスホッケー | YES |
| Para Alpine Skiing | アルペンスキー | YES |
| Wheelchair Curling | 車いすカーリング | YES |
| Para Cross-country Skiing | クロスカントリースキー | YES |
| Para Snowboard | スノーボード | YES |
| Para Biathlon | バイアスロン | YES |
Winter Sports
| Name of Sports | Name of Sports in Japanese |
Name of Sports in Japanese (kana) |
Contested in Winter Olympics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curling | カーリング | カーリング | YES |
Traditional Sports
Japanese Traditional Sports
| Name of Sports | Name of Sports in Japanese (kana) |
Name of Sports in Japanese (kana) |
|---|---|---|
| Sumo | 相撲 | すもう |
| Kyudo | 弓道 | きゅうどう |
| Judo | 柔道 | じゅうどう |
| Aikido | 合気道 | あいきどう |
| Shorinji Kempo | 少林寺拳法 | しょうりんじけんぽう |
| Nippon Kempo | 日本拳法 | にっぽんけんぽう |
| Yabusame | 流鏑馬 | やぶさめ |
| Shogi (Japanese Chess) | 将棋 | しょうぎ |
| Go / Igo (Board Game) | 碁 / 囲碁 | ご / いご |
If you would like to purchase any tools or gears related to any of above Japanese traditional sports, please make an inquiry to check product availability and its price via this webform.
Traditional Sports Outside Japan
To be added later.
| Name of Sports | Name of Sports in Japanese |
Name of Sports in Japanese (kana) |
|---|---|---|
Japanese Seasonal Words and Idioms
Japanese seasonal words and idioms: Spring, Summer, Autumn (fall) and Winter, with their Japanese alphabetical Kana and Romaji readings.
Spring
| apanese Words | Frequency of use (1 to 5) |
Japanese Words (kana) |
Japanese Words (Romaji) |
Meanings (in English) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 春 | 5 | はる | haru | spring |
| 桜 | 5 | さくら | sakura | cherry blossoms |
| 花見 | 4 | はなみ | hanami | cherry-blossom viewing |
| 入学式 | 3 | にゅうがくしき | nyuugaku shiki | entrance ceremony (school) |
| 卒業式 | 3 | そつぎょうしき | sotsugyou shiki | graduation ceremony (school) |
| 入園式 | 2 | にゅうえんしき | nyuuen shiki | entrance ceremony (kindergarten) |
| 卒園式 | 2 | そつえんしき | sotsuen shiki | graduation ceremony (kindergarten) |
| 入社式 | 3 | にゅうしゃしき | nyuusya shiki | entrance ceremony (work) |
| 新社会人 | 3 | しんしゃかいじん | shin syakai jin | new member of society (new members of workers) |
Japanese Words and Idioms Related to Spring
Summer
| Japanese Words | Frequency of use (1 to 5) | Japanese Words (kana) | Japanese Words (Romaji) | Meanings (in English) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 夏 | 5 | なつ | natsu | summer |
| 暑い | 5 | あつい | atsui | hot |
| 熱中症 | 5 | ねっちゅうしょう | necchuusyou | heatstroke, hyperthermia |
| 気温 | 5 | きおん | kion | temperature |
| じめじめ | 5 | じめじめ | jimejime | damp |
| 湿気 | 5 | しっけ | sikke | moisture |
| 夏日 | 2 | なつび | natsubi | summer day when max temperature is more than 25 deg C |
| 真夏日 | 2 | まなつび | manatsubi | summer day when max temperature is more than 30 deg C |
| 猛暑日 | 2 | もうしょび | moushobi | summer day when max temperature is more than 35 deg C |
| 熱帯夜 | 2 | ねったいや | nettaiya | summer night when min temperature is more than 25 deg C |
| 台風 | 5 | たいふう | taifuu | typhoon |
| 高温多湿 | 6 | こうおんたしつ | kouon tashitsu | high temperature and humidity |
| 除湿 | 3 | じょしつ | joshitsu | dehumidification |
| 除湿器 | 3 | じょしつき | joshitsuki | dehumidifier |
| エアコン | 5 | エアコン | eakon | air conditioner |
| 扇風機 | 5 | せんぷうき | senpuuki | fan |
| 梅雨 | 3 | つゆ | tsuyu | east Asian rainy season |
| 梅雨明け | 3 | つゆあけ | tsuyu ake | end of the rainy season |
| 夏祭り | 3 | なつまつり | natsu matsuri | summer festival |
| 懐かしい | 4 | なつかしい | natsukashii | feeling of missing something, feeling nostalgic, fond memory |
| 花火 | 5 | はなび | hanabi | fireworks |
| 花火大会 | 4 | はなびたいかい | hanabi taikai | fireworks display |
| 恒例 | 2 | こうれい | kourei | custom, usual, regular practice |
| 縁日 | 2 | えんにち | ennichi | temple festival |
| 雰囲気 | 3 | ふんいき | funiki | atmosphere |
| 夕焼け | 3 | ゆうやけ | yuuyake | sunset, evening glow |
| 思い出 | 3 | おもいで | omoide | memory |
| 夏休み | 5 | なつやすみ | natsuyasumi | summer holiday |
| 盆 (お盆） | 4 | ぼん (おぼん) | bon (obon) | Obon/Bon festival, Obon/Bon holiday |
| すいか割り | 2 | すいかわり | suika wari | Suikawari (a traditional Japanese game that involves splitting a watermelon with a stick while blindfolded) |
| プール | 4 | プール | puuru | swimming pool |
| 浴衣 | 4 | ゆかた | yukata | yukata (an informal summer kimono) |
| 打ち水 | 1 | うちみず | uchimizu | sprinkling of water in gardens and streets to cool the area in summer |
| 平年 | 3 | へいねん | heinen | average year, normal year |
| 水鉄砲 | 3 | みずてっぽう | mizu teppou | water pistol |
| ひまわり | 4 | ひまわり | himawari | sunflower |
| 昆虫 | 2 | こんちゅう | konchuu | insect |
| 海開き | 2 | うみびらき | umi biraki | official start of the swimming/sea-bathing season of a beach |
| 雨天 | 4 | うてん | uten | rain |
Japanese Words and Idioms Related to Summer
Autumn
| Japanese Words | Frequency of use (1 to 5) |
Japanese Words (kana) |
Japanese Words (Romaji) |
Meanings (in English) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 秋 | 5 | あき | aki | autumn |
| 柿 | 4 | かき | kaki | persimmon |
| 落ち葉 | 3 | おちば | ochiba | fallen leaves |
| 紅葉 | 3 | こうよう | kouyou | autumn leaves |
| もみじ (紅葉) | 3 | もみじ | momiji | maple |
| 台風 | 5 | たいふう | taifuu | typhoon |
Japanese Words and Idioms Related to Autumn
Winter
| Japanese Words | Frequency of use (1 to 5) |
Japanese Words (kana) |
Japanese Words (Romaji) |
Meanings (in English) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 冬 | 5 | ふゆ | fuyu | winter |
| 雪 | 5 | ゆき | yuki | snow |
| 雪だるま | 3 | ゆきだるま | yukidaruma | snowman |
| 雪かき | 4 | ゆきかき | yukikaki | snow shoveling |
| 積雪 | 3 | せきせつ | sekisetsu | fallen snow |
| 正月 (お正月) | 5 | しょうがつ | syougatsu | new year |
| 年末 | 4 | ねんまつ | nenmatsu | year-end |
| 年末年始 | 4 | ねんまつねんし | nenmatsu nenshi | new year holiday season (year-end & new year) |
| 元旦 | 3 | がんたん | gantan | New Year’s Day |
| 元日 | 3 | がんじつ | ganjitsu | the first day of the year |
| 忘年会 | 3 | ぼうねんかい | bounenkai | year-end party |
| しんねんかい | 3 | しんねんかい | sinnennkai | new Year’s party |
| ミカン | 5 | みかん | mikan | Mandarin orange |
Printing Out Official Certificates Easily at Lawson Convenience Stores in Japan
Printing Out Official Certificates at Japanese Convenience Stores (Konbini)
In this article you can get information on how to print out official certificates easily at Lawson convenience store (konbini) in Japan by using your My Number card.
You can print out various certificates / documents easily at any time (24 hours a day) and usually at less cost than doing it at the city office, so it is the most convenient way to do it if you live in Japan.
You can print official certificates in various convenience stores (Seven Eleven, Lawson, Family Mart, etc) in Japan, but in this article I will explain how to do it at a Lawson convenience stores using its multi-function fotocopy machines.
Things to Prepare
Generally speaking, to print official documents at any convenience stores, you will need to:
- Your My Number Card (マイナンバーカード)
- Your My Number password (a 4-digit numerical code)
- Some money to pay the printing cost (The cost may vary depending on the region where you live)
Types of Certificates to Print Out
You can print various types of official certificate at convenience stores, and the these may vary depending on in which prefecture you are living.
- Residence record (juuminhyou = 住民票）
- Revenue record (shotoku shoumeisho = 所得証明書)
- Tax payment record (kazei shoumeisho = 課税証明書)
Step by Step to Print Out Official Certificates at Lawson
The multi-function fotocopy machine in Lawson convenience store is very sophisticated, and it has multi-language support too. While basically you can just need to follow the instructions on its screen in your preferred language, but unfortunately at some screens in the middle of the process it may show only Japanese instructions, so you may get lost and difficulty. You can follow the pictures with step by step instruction below to help you complete what you have started.
STEP1. First of all, select your preferred language on the top screen.
STEP2. Select "Official Documents", and "Certificate Issuance" and confirm to proceed.
STEP3. Put your My Number card on the designated slot, and input the PIN number.
STEP4. After confirmation, take remove your My Number card.
STEP5. Select the type of certificates which you want to print out.
On the screen with green circle in below picture, if you need to print the resident record, press the upper buttons, for other documents, press the lower button.
In case you proceed to the next screen with red circle in below picture, if you need to print the revenue record (= shotoku shoumeisho = 所得証明書）, press the upper buttons, but if you want to print the Tax payment record (kazei shoumeisho = 課税証明書), press the lower button.
STEP6. Input he number of copy you want to print, and insert coins to pay the cost.
Insert the number of copy you want to print and insert coins to pay the printing cost.
As soon as you confirm to proceed, the official certificates will be printed out.
That is all! Please be careful to take all your belongings (the printout, your My Number card, the change, and the receipt) with you before leaving.
How to Get Past Japanese Beginner Level
Focus Points
Most new Japanese learners ask this questions all the time. Here is a breakdown of the basics no one can avoid from before leveling up his or her Japanese level.
- Learn basic Japanese pronunciation: A-I-U-E-O (あ-い-う-え-お)
- Learn Hiragana characters:
あいうえお、かきくけこ、さしすせそ、たちつてと、なにぬねの、はひふへほ、まみむめも、やゆよ、らりるれろ、わをん - Learn sound changes on Hiragana characters
For example:- たちつてと→だぢづでど、さしすせそ→ ざじずぜぞ、
- はひふへほ→ばぶぶべぼ and ぱぽぷぺぽ、and so on.
- Learn Katakana characters and their vocal changes:
For example:アイウエオ、カキクケコ、サシスセソ、タチツテト、ナニヌネノ、ハヒフヘホ、マミムメモ、ヤユヨ、ラリルレロ、ワヲン - Understand the concept of Kanji
- Learn and stockpile Kanji knowledge:
- The Very Basic Kanji : the first 250 Kanji
- Basic Kanji: the first 500 Kanji, and so on.
- Intermediate Kanji: the first 1000-1500 Kanji
- To read a general article on a newspapers, it is said that a person should learns around 2500 Kanji
- Put a very big effort on practice what you have got from the textbook. Practice Speaking, listening, reading and writing more to brush up your Japanese!
Useful Materials
- Reading:
- NHK News Web Easy: Read latest news in Japan written in easy Japanese
- Aozora Bunko (青空文庫): Aozora Bunko is a Japanese digital library with several thousands of works of Japanese-language, both fiction and non-fiction. Almost all of them are out-of-copyright books or works whose their authors wish to make freely available.
- Listening: Online streaming of Japanese radio broadcast
- Reading:
Rules and Manners when Swimming in Japanese Swimming Pools
Rules and Manners in Japanese Swimming Pools
Swimming is a popular sport in Japan, especially during the summer months. Although most public opens only in summer, you can swim all year round in some indoor pools to keep your body healthy. There are widely accepted rules and common sense to follow when swimming in Japanese pools, so please get familiar with and understand them before you go swimming in your next chance.
- You must wear a swimming cap and swimming suit when entering the pool.
- Take a shower before entering the pool. After you go to the rest room during you swimming, take another shower before returning to the pool.
- The pool is often divided into areas such as slow swimming areas, long-distance swimming areas, water walking areas, and free areas, in which case the activity that can be done in each area are limited. The rules are different for each pool, and the rules may differ depending on the day of the week and the time of day, so be sure to check and follow the rules when you swim.
- In most public pools in Japan, there is a 5-minute break per hour. You have to get out of the pool during the break time. During the break time the the pool guard usually take samples to inspect the quality of the pool water, switch their roles, and do some checks around the pools.
- Do not run by the pool.
- Do not dive into the pool.
- Do not eat or drink around the pool.
- Do not take pictures or videos around the pool.
- If you have a time limit on using the pool (for example, 2 hours), be sure to keep time so you do not get late to leave the facility.
- Before you start swimming, it is recommended to do light preparatory exercises.
Some Rules in Japanese Swimming School / Lessons
If you plan your kids to take their swimming lessons at a Japanese swimming school, the following additional rules may apply as well, so it may a good idea to get a grasp of them as well.
- The teacher checks your attendance before the lesson starts, so do not be late.
- There is preparatory exercise before the lesson starts.
- At the beginning of the lesson, do not start swimming without permission.
- Do not continue playing at the end of the lesson.
- Do not play while waiting for your turn to swim.
- It is highly recommended to wear swimming googles.
- Be sure to fasten your seat belt when you are on board the shuttle bus for swimming lessons.
- Do not climb on a chair or play aggressively in the shuttle bus for swimming lessons.
Japanese Tools for Working in the Dark
Pen with Light: ZEBRA Light Write α
This is a magical and long-awaited pen which has a light built-into itself, thus it is perfect for everyone who reads or writes frequently in dark places or during the night, such as: workers in construction sites, medical workers (doctors, nurses, ambulance workers), fire workers, etc. It is also suitable for gifts as well.
Product Features:
- Pen core (refill): Zebra 4C-0.7 (replaceable)
- Battery: LR 626 x 2pcs or SR626(W-SW) x 2pcs (replaceable).
- Dimensions: 11 x 139.3 mm
- Weight: 16.5 g
Purchase Online:
Purchase of one single Light Write α pen:
Purchase of a set of 4 Light Write α pens:
Mobile Light for Workers with Helmets or Hats
This is a mobile light for those who works long time in the dark places or during the night while wearing helmet or hats.
Product Features:
- It is very bright. It uses 5 ultra-bright LEDs
- It can be attached to a helmet or hat which has a canopy
- It is suitable for work that requires both hands, such as attic work and machine maintenance
- The direction/angle of the light can be adjusted up to 90 degress (It is equipped with a protrusion thus it is easy and convenient to adjust the angle of the light)
- It is equipped with a rain shield eaves on the top
- It is not waterproof.
- It cannot be attached to a helmet or a hat which does not have a canopy.
Product Specifications:
- Brightness: about 13 lumens
- Width x Depth x Height: 70 x 55 x 20 mm
- Power supply: Button type battery CR2032 x 2 pcs (2 pcs of batteries are included for test purpose only)
- Continuous lighting time: Approximately 10 hours
- Body: ABS resin
Japanese Shine Muscat Grapes and How to Eat Them Best
- Shine Muscat Grapes in Japan
- When to Eat Shine Muscat Grapes Best
- How to Eat Shine Muscat Deliciously
- How to Store Shine Muscat
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Shine Muscat Grapes in Japan
Shine Muscat grapes, or usually known as Muscat in Japan (Muscat of Alexandria) is one of highly popular fruits in Japan. Shine Muscat is actually a new variety of grapes born in Japan. It was created by crossing European grapes, which have a good aroma and texture with American grapes, which are resistant to diseases and easy to grow. In this way, Shine Muscat inherits its excellent characteristics. It has an excellent aroma and texture and is easy to cultivate.
Shine Muscat has a very high sugar content and a good aroma, so it is ranked as a high-ranked variety among many grapes. Its sugar content is usually between 18 to 20 degrees, which is relatively high compared to other types of grapes. Furthermore, because the Sunshine muscat grapes have modest acidity content as well, it mix well with its sugar content, to they create steady and sweetness which you cannot get tired of.
In Japan, Shine Muscat is mainly produced in Nagano, Yamanashi, Okayama, and Yamagata prefectures. It is not only sold to Japan market, but also widely exported to other countries as well.
Characteristics of Shine Muscat
- Refreshing scent and elegant sweetness
- Seedless.
- Firm and juicy flesh
- Thin and edible skin
When to Eat Shine Muscat Grapes Best
Similar to persimmon, the best season for eating Shine Muscat in Japan is generally during the autumn, which is around August, September and October. It is available on the market since around July and it can be purchased until around December. The delicious season actually varies slightly depending on the cultivation method and production area.
How to Eat Shine Muscat Deliciously
Shine Muscat is characterized by its high sugar content and elegant aroma, so it is recommended to eat it as it is. The skin of Shine Muscat is edible thus it can be consumed without peeling its skin. The crispy texture of the skin and its juicy flesh are delicious.
- If you take Shine Muscat out of the refrigerator, leave it at room temperature for a while (around 30 minutes), wash it quickly before eating it to make you feel its sweetness better.
- Another recommended way to eat Shine Muscat is to soak Shine Muscat in ice water and let it cool for a while before eating.
- Making a Shine Muscat Fruit Sandwich
Fruit sandwiches are recommended as an easier way to eat than cakes and tarts. If you want to enjoy the crispy texture of Shine Muscat's skin, it is best to use soft and thin bread. Using a low-fat cream will give you a lighter taste and enhance the sweetness of Shine Muscat.
TIPS: Eat from the Bottom
The part of the Shine Muscat which is nearer to the sun (which is the upper part) is the sweetest part of it, thus it is always a good practice to start eating Shine Muscat from the bottom part of the bunch and continue upwards, because the sweetness taste will become stronger gradually as you continue eating thus you can enjoy it at the most.
How to Store Shine Muscat
The Shine Muscat is raw fruit, so it is best to eat it as soon as possible. However, if you can't eat it right away, you can store it in vegetable room in the refrigerator. In that case, wrap it using newspaper or put it in a plastic bag to prevent it from drying out.
- If Shine Muscat is stored in the refrigerator, it can last up to 3 to 5 days.
- If it is stored in a freezer it can last up to 2 to 3 weeks.
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- Selection of Shine Muscat from famous production areas
This is a pack containing about 2 kg of carefully selected large Shine Muscat from various famous production regions (Okayama, Yamanashi and Nagano, etc). The production area of the Shine Muscat varies depending on the season, which means you will get the most delicious Shine Muscat at that time. The Shine Muscat is very sweet and its sugar content is said to be 21 degrees or above. The Shine Muscat may arrives in 3 to 5 bunches. - ◆ Free Shipping ◆ Shine Muscat Haruo® from Okayama Prefecture
This is a pack containing carefully selected Shine Muscat Haruo® from Okayama prefecture.
Haruo® is the name of Shine Muscat shipped from JA in Okayama prefecture, and it was named after "being raised in Hare no Kuni Okayama", which means under the blessings of the sun in Okayama prefecture.
Pack of 800g Shine Muscat Haruo®
Two packs of 500g Shine Muscat Haruo®
