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RED APPLE Akaishi Farm

Direct-sales brand from Akaishi Farm — delivering leaves-left cultivation and 30+ varieties of Aomori apples straight from Hirosaki's fields.

RED APPLE is an Aomori apple direct-sales brand launched by Akaishi Farm — continuing since the Taisho era. Combining cultivation wisdom inherited over four generations with new techniques like high-density planting and data management systems — aiming for rich agriculture where everyone — those who eat, make, and are involved — can smile. Cultivating about 30 apple varieties — from popular varieties like Fuji to rare varieties — and delivering nationwide with as-is freshness from the production region — fruit where natural sweetness and richness are drawn out by "leaves-left cultivation" — raising without picking leaves. From gift assortments and home use, to bargain non-standard, apple juice, subscriptions, and the Yell Project — proposing the whole way to enjoy Hirosaki-like apples.

312-2 Iroyoshi, Sanseiji, Hirosaki-shi, Aomori 036-8312, Japan Red Apple
RED APPLE Akaishi Farm

Why We Love It

Surprised by the rich sweetness of "leaves-left apples" — overturning the common sense "apples are delicious if red"! Color variation from leaf shadows is proof of plenty of nutrients reaching. The inquisitive mind — combining techniques continuing since the Taisho era with the latest high-density planting — raising over 30 apple varieties — is also wonderful. Various flavors arriving by seasonal relay — apple lovers will want to conquer them all.

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PROFILE About the Company / Workshop

RED APPLE Co., Ltd.'s roots — in Akaishi Farm — started in the Taisho era. In Sanseiji, Hirosaki City — overlooking the Tsugaru Plain and Mt. Iwaki — has earnestly faced apples for four generations. The climate with large temperature differences, and rich soil at the confluence of rivers sourced from the Shirakami Sanchi and Hakkoda Mountains — nurture an environment suited for apple cultivation.

From around 2009 — also started engaging in BtoC sales — directly connecting production region and dining table — and in 2014 — incorporated as RED APPLE Co., Ltd. While cherishing traditional cultivation techniques — also actively introducing high-density planting, multi-harvest pruning, and data management systems — exploring the form of "agriculture connecting to the next generation" — from both productivity and quality.

Most symbolic among them — "leaves-left apples" — raised without picking leaves. Where coloring is generally prioritized and leaves are dropped — by leaving leaves handling photosynthesis — slowly raising the internal sugar content over time. Accordingly — appearance color gets individuality — but biting once — clearly understands they grow into apples with rich flavor and abundant aroma.

At the online shop — preparing a product composition responding to diverse needs: from carefully-selected assortments for gifts, to home use, bargain, non-standard, and rare varieties. Also developing apple juice, Aomori rice, sets with Aomori delicacies, and subscriptions to enjoy seasonal flavors throughout the year. Furthermore — through the Apple Yell Project — also challenging new mechanism building connecting farmers facing risks like natural disasters and climate change, with fans wanting to support those efforts.

Going forward — RED APPLE will continue to deliver apple deliciousness and maker's story from Hirosaki's fields to dining tables nationwide. Aiming not for one-time "mail-order" but long relationships looked forward to every year. From Aomori — transmitting the form of rich agriculture where the smiles of those who eat, make, and transport circulate.

A production-direct brand inheriting Akaishi Farm's thought continuing from Taisho

Akaishi Farm — RED APPLE's parent — is a farmer that has continued apple making in Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture since the Taisho era. Incorporated in 2014 — started a new step as RED APPLE Co., Ltd. With the slogan "rich agriculture where everyone who eats and makes can smile" — through the production-direct online shop — greatly shrinking the distance from field to dining table.

Balancing sweetness and quality with leaves-left cultivation and high-density planting

A representative commitment — "leaves-left cultivation" — bearing fruit without picking leaves. Fruit that grew while firmly receiving light through leaves — concentrates sweetness and aroma — and apple's original richness stands out. Furthermore — through high-density planting, pruning techniques not over-relying on experience, and introducing data management systems — also promoting efforts to raise harvest volume while maintaining quality. Challenging future apple agriculture leveraging both traditional sense and the latest technology.

About 30 apple varieties and a lineup expanding to juice and rice

In addition to the main Sun Fuji — cultivating diverse about 30 varieties: Senshu, Kogyoku, Orin, and Shinano Sweet. Appealing — a rich lineup selectable by use and preference: gift use, home use, bargain, non-standard, rare varieties, cold-tightened, and Smart Fresh. Furthermore — also have products leveraging Hirosaki/Tsugaru blessings: 100% apple straight juice, and Aomori-grown rice.

Apple subscription and Yell Project — connecting farm and fans

The "apple subscription" — born from voices saying "I want delivery of the most delicious seasonal varieties on omakase" — delivers seasonal apples in 6-time or 12-time courses. Furthermore — at the "Apple Yell Project" — supporting farmers facing harsh environments like natural disasters and climate change — advancing mechanism building to support production regions without strain: support-attached products and word-of-mouth cheering. Buying becomes cheering — and cheering makes life with apples more fun. A brand aiming for such circulation.

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