Japanese Shinano Pearl Plums

Enjoy the elegant sweetness of Japanese Shinano Pearl Plums, a premium Japanese plum from Nagano, Japan. Also known as Shinano Pearl Plum, Japanese plum, Nagano plum, Japanese sumomo, シナノパール or 麗玉 when selected under premium grading, this fruit is known for its large size, juicy yellow flesh and gentle low-acid sweetness.

Shinano Pearl is a late-season Japanese plum variety developed in Nagano. It has a beautiful yellow to pink-gold skin, yellow flesh, generous juice and a sweet flavour that feels softer and less sharply sour than many regular plums.

The photographed pack is from JA Saku Asama, with the label showing JA さくあさまの果実 and producer name 原 亨. Label design, producer, pack format and grading may vary by shipment, so the current carton or label should always be followed for the latest batch details.

Origin: Japan.

Japanese Shinano Pearl Plum Quick Facts

Taste and Texture

Japanese Shinano Pearl Plums are prized for their sweet, juicy and low-acid eating quality. The flavour is more refined than a sharp plum, with a smooth sweetness, light fragrance and gentle tangy finish.

The flesh is yellow, juicy and delicate when ripe. Because the fruit is large and the stone is relatively small, there is a generous amount of flesh to enjoy. The skin is edible after washing and adds a light plum aroma and colour contrast.

• Premium Japanese plum from Japan
• Developed in Nagano Prefecture
• Large fruit size with yellow flesh
• Sweet, juicy and low-acid flavour
• Beautiful pink-gold to yellow-red skin
• Seasonal and limited in Singapore
• Best enjoyed chilled but not ice-cold

What First-Time Customers Should Expect

If you are trying Shinano Pearl Plums for the first time, expect a premium Japanese table plum with more sweetness and less sharp acidity than many common plums. It is not a dried plum, preserved plum, ume plum or plum wine fruit.

The skin colour may vary from yellow to pink-gold or red-blushed depending on maturity and batch. A ripe piece should feel fragrant, juicy and sweet, with a delicate fresh plum texture.

What Are Shinano Pearl Plums?

Shinano Pearl Plums are a Japanese plum variety developed in Nagano. In Japanese, the fruit is known as シナノパール. Selected premium fruit may also be marketed under the brand name 麗玉, pronounced Reigyoku.

This variety is known for large fruit size, yellow flesh, high juice content, strong sweetness and low acidity. It is a late-season plum, making it a special seasonal arrival after many earlier summer plums have ended.

Brix and Sweetness

Shinano Pearl Plums are known for high sweetness. Official Nagano variety references describe Shinano Pearl at around 18–20° Brix, with low acidity and juicy yellow flesh.

The premium Reigyoku selection is commonly associated with fruit that is large, attractive and at least 18° Brix. However, Brix changes by grower, harvest timing, maturity, weather, grading, shipment and storage.

Season Availability in Singapore

Japanese Shinano Pearl Plums are a short-season imported fruit. In Nagano, Shinano Pearl is generally a late-season plum harvested around mid to late September, with premium availability often around late September to early October.

Singapore availability depends on Japanese harvest timing, air shipment, carton allocation and batch quality. Because the season is short and supply is limited, this fruit should be treated as a seasonal premium Japanese plum rather than a year-round item.

Japanese Plum, Japanese Plum Wine and Japanese Plum Liqueur

The term Japanese plum can be confusing. Shinano Pearl is a fresh Japanese table plum, often called sumomo in Japanese. It is meant to be eaten fresh.

Japanese plum wine and Japanese plum liqueur usually refer to umeshu, which is made from unripe ume fruit, sugar and alcohol. Ume is different from sweet fresh Shinano Pearl table plums. This product is best enjoyed fresh and should not be described as the usual fruit for Japanese plum wine unless you are specifically making a separate experimental recipe.

JA Saku Asama Packaging Note

The photographed pack shows JA さくあさまの果実, which refers to JA Saku Asama fruit. The label also shows producer name 原 亨 and the phrase 私がつくりました, meaning “I made/grew this.”

Packaging details may vary by shipment. Producer name, label design, grade, carton wording, fruit size and pack format should be checked against the current batch.

Japanese Shinano Pearl Plums vs Regular Plums

Japanese Shinano Pearl Plums stand out for their premium Japanese origin, large size, yellow flesh, high sweetness and gentle acidity. Regular plums can vary widely in colour, size, texture and sourness depending on country and variety.

How to Choose Japanese Shinano Pearl Plums

Choose Shinano Pearl Plums with fresh-looking skin, good weight and no mould, leaking juice or deep bruises. The fruit should look clean and plump, with an attractive yellow to pink-gold tone depending on maturity.

For the best eating experience, enjoy when the fruit is fragrant and slightly yielding, but not overly soft. Very cold fruit may taste less aromatic, so let it sit briefly before eating if it has been fully chilled.

How to Eat Japanese Shinano Pearl Plums

Wash the fruit gently before eating. Shinano Pearl Plums can be eaten fresh like a premium table plum, or sliced around the centre stone and served chilled.

The skin is edible after washing and adds light aroma and gentle tang. Avoid eating or swallowing the hard centre stone.

• Wash gently before eating
• Enjoy fresh as a premium Japanese plum
• Slice around the centre stone
• Serve lightly chilled for a refreshing bite
• Let very cold fruit sit briefly before eating for better aroma
• Add to Japanese fruit platters or dessert plates
• Pair with yogurt, cream, panna cotta or light sponge cake
• Avoid eating or swallowing the stone

Japanese Plum Nutrition

Approximate values per 100g of raw plum. These are general plum nutrition values and are not specific lab-tested values for the current Japanese Shinano Pearl Plum batch. Exact values may vary depending on fruit size, sweetness, ripeness and batch.

Japanese Plum Benefits

Japanese plum benefits are often discussed because fresh plums naturally contain water, fruit sugars, dietary fibre, vitamin C and natural plant pigments. Japanese Shinano Pearl Plums can be enjoyed as a fresh seasonal fruit as part of a balanced diet.

Fresh plums should not be treated as medicine. They should not be used to claim weight loss, blood pressure control, blood production, disease prevention, nervous system support or treatment of health conditions.

Serving Ideas

• Fresh chilled Japanese Shinano Pearl Plums
• Premium Japanese plum fruit platter
• Nagano plum tasting plate
• Shinano Pearl Plum slices with yogurt
• Japanese plum dessert bowl
• Shinano Pearl with panna cotta or light cream
• Japanese fruit gift plate
• Fresh plum with tea after meals
• Plum slices with sponge cake or custard
• Simple luxury fruit snack

Storage and Handling Guide

Keep Japanese Shinano Pearl Plums refrigerated once ripe and enjoy them within a few days for the best sweetness, juice and aroma. If the fruit is still slightly firm, leave it briefly at room temperature until it becomes more fragrant and gently yielding.

Do not wash before storage. Wash only before eating. Because premium Japanese plums can bruise easily, handle gently and avoid stacking heavy items on top of the pack.

• Keep refrigerated once ripe
• Enjoy within a few days of purchase
• If slightly firm, allow a short time at room temperature before refrigerating
• Do not wash before storage
• Wash only before eating
• Handle gently to avoid bruising
• Bring slightly closer to room temperature before eating for better aroma
• Discard if mouldy, leaking, fermented-smelling or badly bruised

Packaging and Product Notes

Product photos are for reference only. Size, colour, sweetness, firmness, juiciness, label design, producer name, pack format, grading and carton wording may vary by shipment.

This product is sold as Japanese Shinano Pearl Plums from Japan. It may also be recognised as Shinano Pearl Plum, Japanese plum, Nagano plum, Japanese sumomo, シナノパール, 麗玉 or premium Japanese stone fruit.

Freshness Support

Please check your fruits upon delivery. If you receive spoiled, damaged, incorrect or unsatisfactory items, contact us within 2 days of delivery with order details and clear photos. If the issue is due to our selection, packing or handling, approved refunds, replacements or store credits will be processed within 24 hours after review.