On Okubijima, a small uninhabited island with a circumference of 4.4 km on the Tobishima Kaido, Ebisu Farm grows organic lemons.
The brand's origins began with the owner's transformation.
He was once a transferee who devoted over 20 years to desk work at a major seafood company.
When I returned to my hometown of Hiroshima, the long-held desire to "create something from scratch with my own hands" grew stronger, so I chose the path of agriculture.
By fate, I inherited a lemon orchard on an uninhabited island, which once flourished with citrus cultivation but now hardly ever visits.
Using our small boat licenses to visit the island, our challenge began by carefully pruning the trees of our seniors who had been growing unchecked over three years.
Surrounded 360 degrees by the sea and bathed in the sunlight and reflections from the sea, Okubi Island offers the perfect environment for lemons, which are sensitive to cold.
In this blessed land, we continue to insist on organic farming methods that do not use any pesticides or chemical fertilizers.
The rich aroma of lemon itself, the mellow acidity, and the characteristic sweetness of citrus.
Because we are pesticide-free, we want to deliver "lemons that are delicious to chew on" with their peels and luxurious juices that lock in the natural flavors as they are.
Passing on the beautiful uninhabited island agricultural landscapes preserved by our predecessors to the future.
Our wish is to create a farm that will continue to be loved by the community 100 years from now, while warmly connecting with customers through harvesting experiences and other activities.