Kan-Non-Yama Fruit Garden in Japan

12/11/2025

Meet Andreas, our amazing intern who spent one month living, learning, and growing with us here at Kannonyama Fruits Garden 🍑🍈🍊

When he first arrived, he was a little shy and new to farm life 🌱 — but after one month of harvesting fruits, packing oranges, he has grown up a lot at Kannonyama!

Thank you, Andreas, for your hard work, bright smile, and the fun memories you’ve left behind! 🌞




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12/11/2025

🍈✨ Limited Edition: Matsuura Melon Parfait ✨🍈

Starting November 10 (Mon), Kannonyama Fruits Parlor proudly unveils its first collaboration with Bishoku Hantou — the exquisite Matsuura Melon Parfait, crafted with premium melons from Matsuura City, Nagasaki Prefecture.

Each Matsuura Melon is carefully cultivated as a single fruit per vine, nurtured by the gentle sea breeze and rich blessings of the Hokumatsuura Peninsula. With a sugar content of over 14°, it delivers a refined sweetness and elegant aroma — a true taste of nature’s artistry.

✨ A Symphony of Layers

- Juicy melon slices, melon-infused ice cream, and velvety soft serve intertwine in perfect harmony 🍦
- At the base, crystal-clear jelly and fresh melon offer a refreshing finish, while a touch of blueberry jam adds a hint of tart contrast 🫐
- Fish-shaped cookie, symbolizing the peninsula’s rich fishing heritage 🐟
- Star-shaped cookie, representing the sparkling Hoshika Peninsula ⭐️

Every spoonful is a serene moment of happiness — a gentle luxury from Japan’s coastal lands 🇯🇵😄

💴 Price: ¥2,590 (Special Regional Promotion)
🍈 Melon Origin: Matsuura City, Nagasaki Prefecture

🌊 About the Bishoku Hantou Project

The Bishoku Hantou (Gourmet Peninsula) Project is a national initiative by Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT). It seeks to revitalize Japan’s peninsula regions by celebrating their unique food cultures — treasures born from the sea, mountains, and countryside.
These lands, rich in nature yet facing modern challenges, are rediscovering their hidden culinary gems and traditions, sharing them with the world to restore local pride and vitality.

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11/10/2025

A new intern joined us in October!
We are happy to welcome him here at Kannonyama.
Andreas from Germany decided to stay with us for 5 months.
So far, he enjoys the packing and farming section. 😊

11/10/2025

Kannon-yama fruit garden!

26/09/2025

26/09/2025

First time eating sushi in Japan!

I had the opportunity to go to a 回転寿司 - Kura Sushi restaurant (a conveyor belt sushi) with two co-workers. I got to try and learn about various kinds of sushi like Ikura salmon roe sushi or tuna yukhoe sushi – both very delicious!
I was also surprised to discover that natto sushi is a thing here in Japan!

26/09/2025

A super delicious parfait!

I was super happy to eat my parfait, because each intern gets the chance to eat try one.

26/09/2025

About Kannonyama:

They have different work areas like packing, parlor, processing and farming sections each with different tasks:
1. In the farming section you get to watch the fruits grow and ripen, to harvest them when the time is right.
2. The packing section takes care of fruit orders, checks their quality and labels e.g. fruit jams like fig jam or fruit jellies for drinks, like peach jelly drink.
They also inspects the quality and grades them accordingly.
3. The processing section, fruits are prepared for sale as dried fruits or fresh products.
4. In the parlor, they make so-called parfaits and other desserts with seasonal fruits like grapes, figs, and peaches, strawberries, and Mikan (a typ of mandarin orange and citrus fruit that is very famous in Wakayama).
Parfaits (French for „perfect“) here at Wakayama resemble the American version more being served in a tall glass made with fresh fruits, granola, yogurt and whipped cream.

26/09/2025

Hey there!
My name is Gajenthiri and and I`m 28 years old, currently an intern at Kannonyama.
I`m from Germany and I started my internship in September. My journey in Japan started with being introduced at the company after being picked up at the airport and continued with having 2 days time to recover from the jet lag.
During my internship I will be staying at the company`s dorm which they call „shataku“ and it is separated by gender. It has three rooms for women and three for men. The company covers the electricity and provides essentials like detergents, cleaning supplies as well as basic cooking ingredients to use in the kitchen area with all necessary equipment for cooking there.
The company is also flexible regarding the workspace and I can choose the area where I`d like to work. I work five days and have two days off in a week. In my three weeks in Wakayama, I used my day offs to take walks nearby to explore the the area or visited Osaka which is close to reach by train to go shopping or trying out capsule toy machines ,known as „gachapon“ for the first time.
It was also fun to try out some foods e.g. Kushikatsu (串カツ) or delicious Takoyaki ;)
So if you ever wanted to visit Japan, I think Kannonyama Fruit Garden is a great place to start your journey 😊
（I made my own parfait to eat!）

29/07/2025

My name is Benedikt I am 23 years old and from germany.
I started my intership on the 2nd of july for 4 weeks
While doing my internship I learned a lot about the company.
Ever week I was working in the packing, farming and in the parlor area.
I had a lot of fun working here and got to meet many beautiful new people.
Every week I had 2 days off in which I was able to travel around.
I often went to Osaka, Nara or Kyoto which was by train very easy to get to.
If you want to learn how it is to live in japan and not just being here as a tourist,
I highly recommand doing an internship at Kannon-yama Fruits Garden.
They are always open for new Interns from all around the world.
I'm so greatfull that I was able to my internship here and I am already looking forward to my next visit in Japan.

20/12/2024

🍓✨ Grow with Us at Kannonyama Fruits Garden! ✨🍑

Not only do we cultivate the juiciest, most flavorful fruits, but we also nurture dreams and experiences! 🌿🍇

🌟 A Slice of Life at Kannonyama – For International Students 🌏
At Kannonyama Fruits Garden, we open our doors to aspiring minds from around the globe! 🌸 Whether you’re passionate about sustainable agriculture, cultural exchange, or simply want to immerse yourself in Japan’s rich traditions, our internship program offers a unique journey.

🎓 What You‘ll Experience as an Intern:
✅ Hands-on training in sustainable fruit farming
✅ Insight into Japanese agricultural techniques and culture related to various of fruits for example mikan, citrus, kaki, peach, pruim etc.
✅ Opportunities to collaborate with a diverse and supportive team of Japanese stuff where you can learn Japanese culture and language engagedly and efficiently
✅ A chance to live amidst breathtaking natural beauty

💬 Hear From Interns:
”I learned so much about farming, Japanese traditions, and teamwork. The experience was life-changing! This experience is not like working but more like a journey for growing up to a better myself. From here I learned a lot from everyone from Kannonyama and experienced so many different cultural activities in the traditional Japanese festivals. I will miss everyone if I leave here and I really want to come back again!“ – Carlos, Germany🌍

🍹 After a day’s work, enjoy fresh fruit snacks, connect with new friends, and take in the serene countryside vibes. 💖

📍 Join Us! Explore internship opportunities and be part of our intern family.
🌐 Visit our website for more details or DM us for inquiries.

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Because at Kannonyama Fruits Garden, we don’t just grow fruits – we grow futures. 🌱💫

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