The Japanese technique of cultivating snow apples, harvesting the apple, and storing them under the snow. The technique was born out of necessity, but it turns out that natural cooling and constant humidity increase amino acid levels, making carrots, apples, daikon, and other root vegetables sweeter, and fragrant. Their land is less.

Now producing more than they need, farmers market these Yukinoshita (under the snow) fruits and vegetables across Japan, providing extra income during another cold season.

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Comment 1: Crissel Martin said: “When I start doing business with my uncle fish farming I realize it takes a lot of effort technique dedication and a lot of work before the food will come to our platter. Farming is a risky business fighting the weather, pest and monitoring the plants or fish, and paying for labor. That’s why I have a huge respect for the farmers thank u for ur hard work to bring food to us.”

Comment 2: BTSARMYFOREVER said: “Most Fruits and vegetables always taste very sweet in the winter. Some exceptions are mangoes and watermelons, which taste sweet in summer. In Canada and Germany, they harvest frozen grapes from Snow on vines and immediately make wine with them. It’s called Ice wine. And it’s supposed to taste very sweet and rich (I don’t drink so I am commenting on what I have read and heard). It’s a dessert wine.

And it’s very very hard to make since the labor should be very quick, before sunrise when the grapes ice thaws, making it impossible to make ice wine. You also need a very large labor force to pick them up in a matter of hours in total darkness save for a few lights. It’s why it’s so expensive and made in a few batches. Kudos to these folks who work hard in harsh environments!”

Comment 3: Do Quyen said: “A really great video! Beautiful apple farm all four seasons. Farmers take care of and cherish each flower, and each apple a whole process to wait for delicious apples for everyone. I appreciate each vegetable and fruit more every time I eat them after this video. Thanks for sharing.”

Comment 4: Through It All Music said: “That was after winter in Japan that we saw an apple tree with beautiful apple fruit for the first time at our neighbor’s farm. This is I love Japanese people because they are so hardworking and wise. Very nice people.”💖️🕊

Comment 5: Yonten said: “That was such a beautiful video. No wonder Japanese apples are so expensive. Truly worth the price, considering so much hard work and care is put into it. I’d love to grow fruit like that someday.” 👍🏼

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