What is AKI no SHIMA no MI

Blessed by the mountains, sea, and sun of the Setouchi Inland region.

"AKI no SHIMA no MI" is a new specialty of Aki Province, Hiroshima, Japan. It is a brand of olives with a rich and abundant flavor derived from nature.

Hiroshima, a new production center for domestic olives

The Inland of Setouchi is well known as a production area for Japanese olives, and among these, “AKI no SHIMA no MI” is cultivated mainly in the island and coastal areas of Hiroshima Prefecture.
In addition to the taste of the olives and oil, the blessed environment and efforts to revitalize the region have been attracting attention in recent years.

An environment similar to the Mediterranean climate, where olive tress naturally thrive.

The production area of AKI no SHIMA no MI has a climate similar to the Mediterranean, with low rainfall, minimal typhoon damage, and long hours of sunshine, making it ideal for olive cultivation.

  Ideal conditions for
olive cultivation		 Average weather
conditions
in Hiroshima
Sunshine duration
(Yearly)		 Over 2,000 hours Over 2,080 hours
Precipitation
(Yearly)		 Approx. 1000 mm 1,000〜1,600mm
The average
temperature(Yearly)		 14 - 16℃ 15℃

Project launched with the aim of revitalizing the local community.

"AKI no SHIMA no MI" was cultivated as a collaborative effort between citizens, local government, and businesses to address abandoned farmland and revitalize the island and coastal areas.

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Together with the local government and local communities

"AKI no SHIMA no MI" was born from activities aimed at revitalizing rural landscapes and addressing abandoned farmland. Thanks to the active efforts of the government, farmers, and local communities, olive groves have expanded year by year, and the number of planted trees and the amount harvested have increased systematically each year.

To plant 12 varieties of olives and
18 varieties including seedlings.

We grow more than 12 varieties, mainly Italian varieties and the four major domestic varieties.
There are hundreds of varieties of olive trees, and the taste and aroma of the oil vary depending on how they are grown, when they are harvested, and how they are oiled.

Main varieties used in "AKI no SHIMA no MI"

  • Frantoio
    Country of origin : Italy
    A stable, adaptable variety that's easy to self-pollinate. The oil is very fruity and retains its flavor for a long time.
  • Leccino
    Country of origin : Italy
    A highly productive variety with good adaptability in diverse environments. The oil is moderately pungent and bitter and is often used in blends with Frantoio.
  • Maulino
    Country of origin : Italy
    A variety with abundant pollen, playing a significant role as a pollinator. The fruit matures early, and the oil is characterized by its mild flavor.
  • Pendolino
    Country of origin : Italy
    Highly soil-adaptable with a high rooting rate and early fruiting. Compatible with many varieties for pollination and highly productive. The oil has a balanced, mild spiciness and bitterness.
  • Lucca
    Country of origin : Unknown
    It is characterized by its vigorous growth, beautiful canopy, and abundant fruit. The oil extraction rate is high, and the flavor is mild and fruity.
  • Mission
    Country of origin : The US (Spanish Variety)
    A major variety with firm pulp, suitable for pickling and oil pressing. The oil is greenish in color and has both a fruity and bitter taste.
  • Nevadillo blanco
    Country of origin : Spain
    It is the most popular of the hundreds of olive varieties and is suitable for oil pressing. Its oil has a good balance of pungency and bitterness.
  • Manzanillo
    Country of origin : Spain
    This variety is widely grown throughout the world. Although it is best suited for oil extraction, it is also used in Japan as a pickle.

  • We also grow other Italian varieties such as Arbequina, Leccio Del Corno, and Coratina.