{"id":1745,"date":"2026-10-13T08:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-12T23:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ringodaigaku.com\/ringo_blog\/english\/?p=1745"},"modified":"2026-10-13T08:47:43","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T23:47:43","slug":"apple-paradise-overseas-edition-a-13-day-fruit-journey-in-south-korea-local-markets-and-apple-industry-challenges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ringodaigaku.com\/ringo_blog\/english\/2026\/10\/13\/1745.html","title":{"rendered":"[Apple Paradise!! Overseas Edition] A 13-Day Fruit Journey in South Korea: Local Markets and Apple Industry Challenges"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A brand-new series, \u201cApple Paradise: Overseas Edition,\u201d is here!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mr. Hosaka, an apple lover who moved to Aomori from Yokohama, has set off on a journey around the world. What are apples like in different countries around the globe?!<\/p>\n\n\n

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In South Korea there are markets all over the country selling seafood, fruit, vegetables, and prepared foods such as kimchi and namul. Think of it as a large-scale version of \u201cNiji-no-Mart\u201d or a more low-key version of Ueno\u2019s \u201cAmeyoko.\u201d It seems the government is protecting markets like this in order to preserve the diverse food culture. It was a lively place filled with locals, and it felt like I was getting a glimpse into the daily lives of the people who live there\u2014it was a truly enjoyable experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Stay tuned for the next installment! \u266a<\/p>\n\n\n

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