Diospyros kaki is grown worldwide, with 90 percent of the total in China, Japan and Korea. In East Asia the main harvest time is in the months of October and November.

Jun 30, 2025 · Kaki, the Japanese persimmon, is one of Japan's most beloved autumn fruits. Discover its various varieties, uses in Japanese cuisine, and cultural significance.

Sep 4, 2025 · Dried kaki (called hoshigaki in Japanese) are the dried astringent persimmon or shibugaki. Often enjoyed just like other dried fruit, they are quite delicious and very sweet as the sugars have …

Oct 31, 2023 · In this article, we'll examine the Japanese Kaki, their history, health benefits, and persimmon varieties. We'll also explore how to consume, cultivate, and select high-quality Kaki.

Oct 27, 2022 · One of the most loved autumn Japanese fruits, kaki (柿), or persimmons, (though somewhat different from what we tend to think of persimmons in the west), are officially in season.

Beautiful, delicious and easy to grow, large-fruited Oriental persimmons offer year-round interest in the landscape. A deciduous tree from the Ebenaceae or ebony (non-fruit bearing) or persimmon (fruit …

The Japanese persimmon, Diospyros kaki, arrives when other fruits bow out, hanging like tiny lanterns on graceful, leafless branches. It is equal parts edible treasure and living sculpture for your garden.