Pearl White Strawberry (パールホワイト)

Imagine biting into a strawberry that looks almost like a pearl, pale with a faint pink blush and dotted with tiny red seeds. That is the Pearl White strawberry (パールホワイト), a Japanese white strawberry developed in Nara Prefecture. Sellers describe it as softer and less acidic than most red berries, with a gentle, fragrant sweetness. Shops call it Pearl White, yet its registered name is something very different: Iroha-001. This guide covers how it tastes, why it is white, why Japan treats it as a premium fruit, and how it differs from other pale strawberries. It also explains the season, prices, and where to find it. TOCWhat Is a Pearl White Strawberry? Pearl White is a premium Japanese white strawberry from Nara Prefecture. Its registered cultivar name is Iroha-001, approved in 2015. Japan’s official variety database records a firm, egg-shaped berry with pinkish-white skin, white flesh, and a white core, and sellers describe low acidity and a mild sweetness. Quick Facts: Pearl White Strawberry Japanese nameパールホワイト (Pearl White) Registered variety nameIroha-001 (イロハ-001) RegistrationFiled May 31, 2013; registered August 27, 2015 (No. 24429) OriginBred by Maeda (前田光樹), a grower-breede...