Tochigi - the strawberry kingdom of Japan.
There are many strawberry varieties grown in Tochigi, but the most widely produced is the Tochiotome variety. The name Tochiotome is a compound noun that comes from “Tochi” in “Tochigi” and the Japanese word “otome,” which means “a young girl.” The Tochitome variety was developed through research and first appeared in 1996. It is characterized by its nicely pointed shape, bright red coloring, and a taste that balances sweet and sour.