The district of Maana in Ehime Prefecture is a leading center for mikan cultivation. Mikan is the Japanese name for the fruit Citrus unshiu, a type of mandarin, which is popular among Japanese people for its health benefits and sweet, fruity taste. The Maana mikan are known for a delicate balance between sweetness and tanginess. In Maana, around 180 farming families grow mikan. All of the farmers produce the same high-quality mikan which is known under the Maana Brand.
Title | Seasoning the Seasons - Season 5 Episode 14 Mikan: Japan's Favorite Citrus Fruit |
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Year | 2024 |
Genre | Documentary |
Country | Japan |
Studio | NHK, NHK WORLD-JAPAN |
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Keyword | japan, tradition, festival, culture, satoyama |
First Air Date | Apr 04, 2012 |
Last Air date | Oct 14, 2024 |
Season | 13 Season |
Episode | 161 Episode |
Runtime | 28:14 minutes |
Quality | HD |
IMDb: | 10.00/ 10 by 1.00 users |
Popularity | 13.573 |
Language | Japanese, English |