In the Hakkoda Mountains of Aomori Prefecture, work was carried out to dig up apples. The apples had been stored in the snow during the winter to preserve their freshness.
The unearthed apples will be sold at supermarkets across the country from the end of February. The temperature and humidity remain constant in theSnow, the apples retain theirfreshness and bring out their sweetness, which participants enjoyed. A person in charge of a wholesale company that purchases apples every year said, 'We were relieved that the apples turned out safe and delicious'