The Packaging Journey of Shimotsu Mikan From Tree to You

The packing process begins with specialised local workers and machinery which sort, separate these mikans to ensure the oranges are in good quality and shape.

Using rubber sheets and brushes, this process dusts off excess dirt that has accumulated in the pores of the mikans.

Mikans will pass through a laser machine which collects data on taste (sweet, sour, etc) size, shape, and type of the mikans.

Mikans are dropped unto conveyer belts which separate them into designated boxes based on brand, class, type, flavor, and category.

Mikans are packed by sophisticated machinery into individual boxes labelled with their brand, name, class and type.

Each box is weighed and a local worker ensures each box has a consistent amount of weight and number of Mikans, sealed and stored neatly and are now ready to be delivered to retailers.