The reason why “Nishiki” is often used as the name of cherry varieties…Ohashi Cherry Farm

One of the questions we often receive from our customers is why the word “Nishiki” is often used in the name of cherry varieties.

In fact, the word “Nishiki” originally referred to brightly colored and luxurious silk fabrics, but because of their beauty and brilliance, it has also come to be used to refer to especially attractive fruits and vegetables.
For example, “Nishiki” is used to emphasize the beauty of food, its good luck, and the characteristics of the variety, as it can be seen in other agricultural products such as “Dauphin Nishiki” for figs, “Aiko Nishiki” for tomatoes, and “Kurokinishiki” for watermelons. Similar to the use of nishiki in Japanese textiles, this can be said to be an expression of admiration for something that has special value.

The word “Nishiki” is used for cherries to express the bright color and excellent quality of the fruit.
For example, Sato Nishiki and Kofuku Nishiki are varieties that are characterized by their beautiful appearance. The cherry varieties we handle at our farm, including Nishiki, have special characteristics such as their bright colors and excellent taste. We use names that symbolize the superior quality and beauty of our cherries, including our own Nishiki-based varieties, such as Heiwa Nishiki, which is native to Ashibetsu City, and our own original Nishiki varieties such as Homare Nishiki and Sakuraka Nishiki. These names represent our passion and pride in cherries and our commitment to providing our customers with the best cherries.

Cherries have a very attractive appearance, and at Ohashi Cherry Farm, we carefully select and cultivate varieties that are excellent not only in appearance but also in taste, to please our customers. When shopping or picking cherries in the park, be sure to enjoy the beautiful colors and flavors of each variety.