hyuganatsu; Citrus tamurana
A citrus fruit similar to a small grapefruit, originally from Miyazaki Prefecture. Often eaten with the white pith left on.
See also: ヒュウガナツ
宮崎県では、小夏は初夏の味覚として親しまれている。
In Miyazaki Prefecture, hyuganatsu is enjoyed as a taste of early summer.
Abbreviation of 日向夏 (hyuganatsu), a citrus cultivar discovered in Miyazaki Prefecture. The kanji 小 (small) and 夏 (summer) reflect the fruit's size and season.