# Japanese persimmon seasonal sales promotions

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/japanese-persimmon-seasonal-sales-promotions
> Updated: 2026-10-09T20:11:31.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Efforts to promote Japanese persimmon consumption began in Kinokawa City, Wakayama Prefecture, with a sales promotion scheduled for early October 2026. In collaboration with the JA Wakayama Kinosato Regional Headquarters, officials planned to conduct sales at the Ishinomaki Fruit and Flower Wholesale Market in Miyagi Prefecture to highlight the local harvest.

Following these regional efforts, Minoru Dining announced a nationwide domestic persimmon fair held from October 16 to October 29, 2026. Organized in collaboration with the National Deciduous Fruit Consumption Expansion Council, the fair featured seasonal menu items such as parfaits and smoothies across various locations, including Sapporo, Sendai, Ginza, Nagoya, and Hakata. The initiative also included online sales through the JA Town site and a social media campaign to encourage fruit consumption.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-09: Minoru Dining to host domestic persimmon fair across Japan

Minoru Dining will host a domestic persimmon fair at various Japanese locations from October 16–29, 2026, featuring seasonal menus and online sales via JA Town.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/minoru-dining-to-host-domestic-persimmon-fair-across-japan

### 2026-09-12: Kinokawa City launches persimmon sales promotion

Kinokawa City and JA Wakayama will hold promotional sales for their persimmon harvest at the Ishinomaki wholesale market in Miyagi Prefecture.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kinokawa-city-launches-persimmon-sales-promotion

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