I am out of Tokyo for a little while, but have been a doing a little reading while away. Here is a great article about some late spring berries that can be found around Tokyo; momiji ichigo (literally “maple strawberry”, pictured) and yamaguwa (wild mulberries). I have seen mulberries in Tokyo, but haven’t been lucky enough to find momiji ichigo.
texasjellymaker
December 9, 2011
Momiji ichigo looks to be a type of raspberry.
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Jess Mantell
December 9, 2011
You are right, Texasjelly, they definitely do appear to be related. I’ll have to try extra hard next year to get a taste. Thanks for stopping by, those are some hardcore jellies you have going on there.