Peak Persimmon Drying Season Drapes Orange Curtains Throughout Wakayama

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.