Hagi Natsumikan-gashi: Candied Summer-Orange Peel

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Hagi Natsumikan-gashi: Candied Summer-Orange Peel
Illustration showing the defining features of the food.

At a glance

NameHagi Natsumikan-gashi: Candied Summer-Orange Peel (Natsumikan-gashi)
PrefectureYamaguchi
RegionChugoku
TypeBittersweet strips of Hagi summer-orange peel simmered with sugar and dried

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Availability varies by maker, season, and destination.

Sources and further reading

Frequently asked questions

Where is Hagi Natsumikan-gashi: Candied Summer-Orange Peel from?

It is associated with Yamaguchi, in the Chugoku region of Japan.

What kind of food is Hagi Natsumikan-gashi: Candied Summer-Orange Peel?

This guide classifies it as bittersweet strips of hagi summer-orange peel simmered with sugar and dried. See the overview for its defining ingredients and texture.

Can I order Hagi Natsumikan-gashi: Candied Summer-Orange Peel online?

Use the Rakuten Japan search link on this page. Confirm the maker, ingredients, storage requirements, and international shipping before ordering.

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