Showa Gypsophila

昭和かすみ草（しょうわかすみそう）

Cut gypsophila (baby's breath) shipped in summer and autumn from Showa Village and other areas of Oku-Aizu, Fukushima. It has many small blossoms and a long vase life, and is pre-chilled in facilities cooled by stored snow before shipping.

Prefectures: Fukushima
Production area: Showa Village, Mishima Town and Kaneyama Town (Onuma County); Yanaizu Town and Aizubange Town (Kawanuma County); parts of Aizumisato Town (former Aizutakada and Hongo towns); Kitaaizu, Aizuwakamatsu City; and Minamiaizu Town (former Tajima Town), Fukushima Prefecture
Season: Jun–Oct
Registered: July 20, 2023（Reg. No. 134）
Registered producer group: JA Aizu-Yotsuba (opens in a new tab)
Category (as registered): 第12類観賞用の植物類切花（かすみそう）

Seasonal calendar

Shipped from about June to October.

Timing shifts with the weather and conditions in each region.

Official registration details (MAFF)

The registered description as published by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.

Characteristics

Showa Kasumiso has many florets and lasts long after shipment.It is highly regarded by consumers as kasumiso in summer and autumn, and is trading at a high price.

Link with the production area

The production area is located in an area with severe cold and heavy snow in winter, and it is spread out widely throughout hilly and mountainous areas with a cool climate even in summer. It has natural conditions suitable for growing kasumiso.During the entire shipment period, pre-cooled shipments are made by a storage facility using cold air from snow, and during the summer period, shipments are limited from hilly and mountainous areas in order to maintain quality. The region has established a production and shipping system that takes advantage of the topography and climate of the production area.

Characteristics and link with the area: Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries website (https://www.maff.go.jp/e/policies/intel/gi_act/register/s134.html)

Where to buy

As a rule, only products that meet the registered standard may use a GI name (with exceptions such as prior use). Check for the GI mark and the place of origin to tell it apart from ordinary products with similar names.

We have not found a reliable online or furusato nozei listing yet. Ask local farm stands or the producer group.

FAQ

Showa Gypsophila is produced in Showa Village, Mishima Town and Kaneyama Town (Onuma County); Yanaizu Town and Aizubange Town (Kawanuma County); parts of Aizumisato Town (former Aizutakada and Hongo towns); Kitaaizu, Aizuwakamatsu City; and Minamiaizu Town (former Tajima Town), Fukushima Prefecture.

Showa Gypsophila is in season (harvested or shipped) in Jun–Oct. Shipped from about June to October.

We have not confirmed a reliable online or furusato nozei listing. Local farm stands or the producer group are your best bet.

Showa Gypsophila was registered as a Geographical Indication on July 20, 2023 (Registration No. 134). The registered producer group is JA Aizu-Yotsuba.