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Everything you need to know about Amaou Strawberry

by Theo Ponthieux

In addition to cherry blossom season, spring in Japan also marks the start of the incredibly delicious strawberry season! Although spring is clearly strawberry season, the delightfully sweet-and-sour fruit may be enjoyed all year long and in a variety of inventive snacks. But strawberry is a delightful fruit that you can always rely on to sate your cravings for sweets, and the amaou Japanese strawberry will take you into the world of the incredible sweetness of Japan.

 

What is Amaou Japanese Strawberry?

What is Amaou Japanese Strawberry?

Sagahonoka strawberries from Saga Prefecture, Benihoppe strawberries from Shizuoka Prefecture, Tochiotome strawberries from Tochigi Prefecture, and Amaou strawberries from Fukuoka Prefecture are the four main strawberry varieties farmed in Japan. Amaou Strawberry is the most well-known and regarded as the greatest of all of these types which has higher sugar content. In fact, the variety is referred to as the "King of Strawberries" in Japan. The word Amaou is an acronym derived from the words that stands for the fruit's best qualities: amai (sweet), marui (round), okii (large), and umai (tasty).

Furthermore, Amaou strawberries are a particularly well-liked winter dish in Japan because of their bright red color, beautiful shape, enormous size, and sweet flavor with 11% sugar content and acidity in the 0.5 range. Amaou strawberries are eaten in a wide range of delectable seasonal sweets in Japan, including strawberry sandwich cookies, Ichigo daifuku wrapped in mochi, and Japanese strawberry cakes.

 

History of Amaou Strawberries

History of  Japanese Amaou Strawberries

In Japan, strawberry agriculture started in the Meiji Period and has grown significantly since then. There are about 300 different strawberry cultivars in the globe, and more than half of them are grown in Japan. The strawberry development started in 2002, and it took six years to perfect the variety. Today, Itojima, a city in Fukuoka, is the primary location where Amaou strawberries are cultivated because it has a climate that makes it possible for farmers to grow strawberries slowly. The northernmost part of Kyushu is where Fukuoka Prefecture is situated, the southernmost island of main Japan.

With so many strawberry types in Japan, the Amaou is unique to have attained this honor! Japanese strawberries from Amaou are highly prized and frequently given as presents in Japan. Amaou shot to fame after it was recognized as a legitimate variation. The limited availability of Amaou strawberries, which can only be farmed in Fukuoka, makes them even more desirable.

 

Best Japanese Amaou Strawberry Snacks

 

1. Kit Kat Japan Kyushu Amaou Strawberry

Kit Kat Japan Kyushu Amaou Strawberry

About this Kit Kat:
• Kit Kat Japan exclusive local series Kyushu amaou strawberry flavored mini bars.

Enjoy the taste of sweet amaou strawberries, the special strawberries mixed in with melty chocolate are grown exclusively in Kyushu.

Box contains: 10 pieces.

Please Note: If temperatures in your location are above 28°C (82°F), this chocolate product may get heat damaged in transit. We cannot be held responsible for any temperature-related damages caused during shipping. We suggest putting any chocolate that could have melted in the fridge until solid to enjoy.

$14.99

One of Nestle's most well-known Kit Kat lines is the Japan Regional line, and one of the best variations is the Kit kat Japan Kyushu Amaou Strawberry. The strawberry-flavored cream is sandwiched between crisp wafers and topped with delectable white chocolate. The Japanese Amaou kind of strawberries farmed in Fukuoka, which is renowned for producing extremely large strawberries with a rich and powerful flavor, served as the inspiration for this KitKat. It is the ideal balance of sweet and fruity.

 

2. Pocky: Giant Amaou Strawberry

Pocky: Giant Amaou Strawberry

Pocky may be one of the most well-known candies in Japan. The famous biscuit sticks are also offered in a creamy strawberry flavor with three times as much mellow strawberry chocolate as traditional Pocky! This dessert has the ideal harmony of sweet, sour, and just a touch of bitter. Furthermore, this mouthwatering Pocky is offered in extra-large stick form and exclusively in that region of Japan's Kyushu Strawberry taste. The Japanese limited edition Pocky Kyushu Strawberry Pocky snack will be one of the best gifts or treat for yourself.

 

3. Nittoh Royal Milk Tea Strawberry

Nittoh Royal Milk Tea Strawberry

Create a Amaou Strawberry (best strawberries found in Japan) flavored milk tea in the comfort of your own home! Contains 08 sticks.

How it works:
- Pour 1 stick into 120ml of hot water.

$7.99

Enjoy how perfectly Japanese Strawberry Sweetness and Black Milk Tea complement each other with Nittoh Royal Milk Tea Strawberry. Using powdered Amaou strawberry juice from Fukuoka prefecture, domestic black tea leaves, and whole milk powder from Hokkaido. This Nitto Black Tea Royal Milk Tea Strawberry is individually packaged stick-type Royal Milk Tea. You can enjoy this delicious Strawberry Milk Tea Latte anytime, hot or cold! If you use milk in place of water when making it, you can also have a creamier Strawberry Milk Tea Latte.

 

4. Disney x Alfort Strawberry Chocolate

Disney x Alfort Strawberry Chocolate

One of the most well-known chocolate brands in Japan is Alfort. They frequently work with Disney to deliver us some interesting flavors! This limited edition provides a strawberry-flavored biscuit. Amaou strawberries were regarded as the strawberry king in Japan, making this edition so unique. There are 14 pieces in the package, 9 unique character shapes on the biscuits, and 3 various design packs.

 

5. Kabaya Amaou Strawberry Chocolate Value Pack

Kabaya Amaou Strawberry Chocolate Value Pack

Kabaya Amaou Strawberry Chocolate is a delicious little flat-top cone chocolate with two layers. The second layer is made of mellow chocolate, and the top layer is composed of delectable strawberry chocolate produced using Amaou Japanese strawberries. Purchase this package to indulge in the delightful flavor of Japanese strawberries!