When you hear “hoozuki,” you probably think of the ornamental variety with red berries that taste bitter when eaten, but the “edible hoozuki” grown in Kami-Koani Village has sweet-and-sour orange berries that taste like a cross between a tomato and a plum.

It’s very fruity, and because people say you’ll never forget its taste once you’ve tried it, it’s known as “Koi Dorobou” (Love Thief).

It’s rich in vitamins and is beloved as a source of energy and for its beauty benefits.