The Yugawara Mikan Club (Yugawara Town, Toi) has released a craft beer called “Shonan Gold Ale,” made using locally grown citrus fruit “Shonan Gold.” With the cooperation of local mikan farmers, the beer is brewed with abundant juice and peel, featuring a refreshing aroma and a smooth finish.
Around 2020, they began exploring ways to “use local products to energize the region,” …
Yugawara Mikan Club
The Yugawara Mikan Club is a charming destination in Yugawara, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, known for its mikan (Japanese citrus) orchards and seasonal fruit-picking experiences. The club offers visitors the chance to harvest fresh mikan while enjoying scenic views of Sagami Bay, reflecting the region’s long history of citrus cultivation dating back to the Edo period. It combines agritourism with local culture, providing a taste of Yugawara’s agricultural heritage.
Shonan Gold Ale
Shonan Gold Ale is a craft beer produced by the Shonan Beer Brewery in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. Known for its smooth, golden ale with a mild hop flavor, it reflects the laid-back beach culture of the Shonan region. The brewery, established in the 1990s, has contributed to Japan’s growing craft beer scene, offering a refreshing drink often enjoyed along the coastal areas near Kamakura and Enoshima.
Shonan Gold
Shonan Gold is a popular beach area located along the Shonan coast in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, known for its golden sands and vibrant surf culture. The name “Shonan Gold” reflects the area’s scenic beauty, especially during sunset when the sand and water appear to glow gold. Historically, Shonan became a recreational hotspot in the 20th century, attracting surfers, artists, and tourists, and remains a symbol of laid-back coastal living near Tokyo.