よつぼし
Yotsuboshi
Special Traits
Bright, glossy red, with flesh that's neither soft nor hard. The name means "four stars": sweetness, acidity, flavor, and overall eating quality, all at a high level.
Taste Profile
Plenty of sweetness and plenty of acidity. The sweet-tart flavor is deep, and it tastes clearly defined.
かおり野
Kaorino
Special Traits
The name means "fragrant field," and the smell is the first thing you notice: sweet and fresh. The berries are large and orange-tinged red. Cut one open and you'll see a white core.
Taste Profile
Very juicy. Strong sweetness, gentle acidity, and the fragrance stays with you after you've finished the berry.
紅ほっぺ
Benihoppe
Special Traits
Large, long, cone-shaped berries with glossy crimson skin, and red right through to the center. The name joins beni (crimson) and hoppe (cheeks), from the Japanese saying that food this good makes your cheeks fall off.
Taste Profile
Sweet, with just enough acidity to balance it. This is the flavor most people picture when they think of a strawberry.
かんな姫
Kannahime
Special Traits
Orange-red flesh, firm skin, and a rich fragrance.
Taste Profile
Very sweet, with little acidity. The flesh has a bit of bite to it.
スターナイト
Star Night
Special Traits
Glossy red, cone-shaped berries with pale pink, firm flesh.
Taste Profile
High in sugar, with acidity to match. Both come through strongly, so the flavor is rich rather than simply sweet.
おいCベリー
Oi C Berry
Special Traits
Deep red with firm flesh. It's high in vitamin C, which is where the "C" in the name comes from.
Taste Profile
Sweet and fragrant, with a good amount of acidity too. The flesh is firm, but it releases plenty of juice when you bite in.
ほしうらら
Hoshiurara
Special Traits
Large, slightly short cones in a bright, glossy red.
Taste Profile
Sweet with a fresh acidity, lots of juice, and a nice fragrance. The finish is clean, which makes it easy to keep reaching for another.