dried persimmons on a skewer
A traditional Japanese preserved food made by skewering peeled persimmons and drying them. Often associated with winter and New Year decorations or snacks.
In winter, you can see dried persimmons on skewers hanging under the eaves.
My grandmother makes dried persimmons on skewers and sends them to me every year.
Compound of 串 (kushi, 'skewer') and 柿 (kaki, 'persimmon'). The exact historical origin is uncertain, but the practice of drying persimmons on skewers is an old preservation method in Japan.