Passion fruit is a vine tropical fruit tree native to South America and is a fruit of the Passion flower family. It was introducted in Japan in the middle of the Meji era. Passion fruit has a sweet yet sour taste and a refreshing aroma, typical of southern Japan. The main production areas in the prefecture include the sourthern part of the main island, Onna village and Ishigaki island.

This fruit lsoes its acidity as it mature and is ready to eat when winkles apper on its skin (10 days approx at ambient temperature). By ripening, the acidity is removed and the sweetness increase. Can enjoy it as a fruit, texture if put into the fridge. This is a fruit recommended for those who care about beauty and health, With a sweet taste but low calories as well as being rich in vitamin and minerals.