hyuganatsu (citrus fruit)
A yellow citrus fruit grown mainly in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. Often eaten fresh with the white pith, which is sweet and edible.
In Miyazaki Prefecture, hyuganatsu is enjoyed as a taste of spring.
The white part of hyuganatsu is not bitter, so you can eat it with the peel.
Katakana spelling is common for this citrus name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is used but less common than kana.
The name 日向夏 (Hyūga-natsu) literally means 'Hyūga summer,' referring to the old Hyūga Province (now Miyazaki Prefecture) where it was discovered. The exact origin is uncertain, but it is believed to be a chance seedling found in the early 19th century.