Last week, I passed by this pear farm in Kobe, Japan and saw people harvesting the pears and having picnics under the trees. The trees are grown in such a way that the fruits hang low and can easily be picked. Honestly some years ago, I didn’t know that Asian pears were as round as apples. They are sweet, filling,juicy and are the best I’ve had.
The harvesting season ends in mid September, just on the brink of the end of summer and the start of autumn.
Though I didn’t go harvesting, I got a warm feeling seeing families and friends enjoying themselves, eating the delicious fruits and making use of the lovely weather.