Persimmons: A Most Delicious Fruit

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Do you know the difference between astringent and non-astringent persimmons? Did you know that astringent varieties of this juicy fruit are processed in different ways, such as drying, flattening, and soaking in limewater? Have any of you eaten persimmon pudding? I haven't...and WANT very much to! Want to know all about persimmons in Japan? Then watch this gorgeous documentary in the Begin Japanology series.