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It’s peak persimmon drying season in Japan right now.
The reason early November is peak persimmon drying season is because dried persimmons (hoshigaki) are a traditional food that plays a central role in kagamimochi, a New Year’s decoration found in households across Japan.
Next, dried skewered persimmons and, on top, a daidai orange.
Two (niko) on each end = smiles (niko niko) on the outside.
The persimmon tree is also a very long-living tree, hence symbolizing longevity.