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.
宮崎県では、ヒュウガナツが春の味覚として親しまれている。
In Miyazaki Prefecture, hyuganatsu is enjoyed as a taste of spring.
ヒュウガナツの白い部分は苦くないので、皮ごと食べられる。
The white part of hyuganatsu is not bitter, so you can eat it with the peel.
Yuzu is aromatic and used mainly for zest and juice, whereas hyuganatsu is a larger fruit eaten as a fresh snack.
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.