Dekopon – “King of Citrus” from Kumamoto

Kicking off early March, the season’s hottest fruit is here: the adorably odd-looking Dekopon!

Also known as Shiranui or Sumo citrus, this superstar was born in Shiranui Town,

Kumamoto Prefecture – a premium hybrid of Ponkan and Kiyomi oranges.

Sure, it rocks that signature bumpy “crown” on top, but one taste and you’ll be hooked:

insanely high sweetness, seedless, ultra-juicy flesh,

and a peel that practically falls off in your hand! No wonder Japan crowns it the ‘King of Citrus’!