Sembikiya Fruit Parlor
Japanese Tradition of Giving Gifts
In Japan, there is a cultural tradition of giving in july and December gifts to those to whom you are indebted, since ancient times, Japanese people have traditionally worshipped gods or their ancestors twice a year.
During these periods, people offered food and prayed for a good harvest, people believed that sharing the food offered to a shrine with others would ensure connections to the gods and ancestors.
During these periods, people offered food and prayed for a good harvest, people believed that sharing the food offered to a shrine with others would ensure connections to the gods and ancestors.
The company opened a fruit restaurant in 1868 at Edo ( Tokyo ) where customers could enjoy Western food and desserts in a casual setting, and thet became a purveyor to the ruling Tokugawa clan, expanded their network of connections in politics, business, and literature, as well as with government officials.
Queen Strawberry growing on vine
Fuits with icecream
Muskmelon
The most famous offering from Sembikiya is muskmelon, which is said to be the king of fruits and ranked highest among many various kinds of melons in terms of taste.
In order to keep the fruit from absorbing excess moisture, each melon is suspended above the ground, and the air temperature in the greenhouse is controlled accordingly. By preventing the melon from absorbing excess moisture, the rich flavor and scent can be enjoyed to the fullest.
In order to keep the fruit from absorbing excess moisture, each melon is suspended above the ground, and the air temperature in the greenhouse is controlled accordingly. By preventing the melon from absorbing excess moisture, the rich flavor and scent can be enjoyed to the fullest.
