In Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture, where the production of pears is thriving, the pears damaged by the hail that fell in June this year will be sold under the name of "Atari-chan," and full-scale sales will begin on the 19th. started.
This initiative was started by Ichikawa City's agricultural cooperative to support producers who were severely damaged by the hail of June this year, such as pears, which are a specialty product.
On the 19th, a special sales corner was set up at JR Nishi-Funabashi Station.
Pears are known for their sweetness and freshness, and they are said to have been named “Atarashi” as auspicious because they were hit by a hailstone.
One bag contains 5 to 6 pieces and is relatively cheap at 1,000 yen, so visitors were buying one after another.
A woman in her 80s who bought it said, "I bought it because I wanted to support people. It's cheap at 1,000 yen, and I'm looking forward to eating it."
Hiroyuki Konno, the chairman of JA Ichikawa, said, "Although it is damaged, it is a pear that was carefully grown by a farmer. We are confident in its taste, so please try it."
Sales at JR Nishi-Funabashi Station will be held until the 21st.