～Pears that exude blissful sweetness are coming! Gyokusui, a new pear variety bred by Fukuoka Prefecture Promotional event held!

A tasting and sales event will be held in August 2025 in cooperation with JA Zen-Noh Fukuren to promote the new pear variety "Gyokusui," which Fukuoka Prefecture spent 10 years developing, to consumers in Fukuoka Prefecture to increase awareness and consumption of this delicious and attractive variety.

Please take this opportunity to taste the sweet and juicy "Tamamizu" pears produced exclusively in Fukuoka Prefecture.

What is Fukuoka Prefecture pear "Tamamizu"?

Tamamizu" is a pear bred at the Fukuoka Prefectural Agriculture and Forestry Experiment Station and was born in Fukuoka Prefecture and made its debut in 2022.

It was named "Tamamizu" in reference to the image of "tama" (roundness) and "mizu" (juiciness) of the pear.

Although the fruit is small in size, it is characterized by its juicy, crispy flesh and refreshing sweetness. Compared to Fukuoka Prefecture's main pear variety, "Kosui," it is harvested about five days earlier and has a higher sugar content. It is shipped from late July to early August.

Fukuoka-born pear "Tamamizu

Reference: Fukuoka Prefectural Agriculture and Forestry Experiment Station: Breeding a new Japanese pear variety "Tamamizu".

https://www.farc.pref.fukuoka.jp/farc/kenpo/nourinkenpo-6/06-10.pdf

Event Summary

Hakata Hankyu Hakata Sankaen

Date: Friday, August 1, 2025 10:00-17:00 (tentative)

Location: Hakata Hankyu Hakata Sanka En (1-1 Hakata Station Chuogai, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture)

Description: A special booth will be set up at the produce sales corner,

　　　　Tasting, sales, and PR of "Tamamizu" will be conducted.

Nishitetsu Store, Leganet Tenjin Store

Date: August 2 and 3, 2025 (Sat. and Sun.) 10:00-18:00 (tentative)

Location: Nishitetsu Store Leganet Tenjin (2-11-3 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture)

Description: A special booth will be set up at the produce sales corner,

　　　　Tasting, selling, and promoting "Tamamizu" at a special booth set up in the produce sales corner.

Lobby of Fukuoka Prefectural Office

Date: Tuesday, August 5, 2025 11:30～14:00

Location: Lobby on the 1st floor of Fukuoka Prefectural Office (7-7 Higashi Koen, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture)

Description: A special booth will be set up in the 1st floor lobby of Fukuoka Prefectural Government,

　　　　Description: A special booth will be set up in the 1st floor lobby of Fukuoka Prefectural Government to sell fresh "Tamamizu" and JA processed products directly from the production area.

■Sponsors

Fukuoka Prefecture, JA Zen-Noh Fukuren, Fukuoka Prefecture Agricultural, Forestry and Marine Products Branding Promotion Council (JA Fukuoka Chuo Association and 10 other organizations)

Prior to the tasting and sales event, a promotional video was shown at Mizuho PayPay Dome (Jigyohama 2-chome, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture) from Monday, July 14 to Sunday, July 20, 2025, utilizing digital signage (14 screens in total) installed around the perimeter of the dome (gates 1 to 8).

The video promoted "Tamamizu" to many people, including those who came to watch the Fukuoka Softbank Hawks game.

YouTube "Tamamizu, Fukuoka Prefecture's original new variety of pear" (Japanese only)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KgXielqXzc