The "Apple King Championship 2018" was held on December 2 at Hirosaki Civic Cultural Center Hall on the 4th floor of Hirohiro's commercial complex "Hiroro" (Ekimaemachi, Hirosaki City).

The same tournament where you eat and compare apples and decide the victory or defeat based on the taste. In Aomori, there is a "Apples Fair" (sponsored by the Aomori Apples Association), which decides the ranking based on the color and shape of apples, but it was mainly in the 20s and 30s because there was no competition to match the taste It was planned by young farmers. This is the 6th time this year.

The apple used is the main variety, "San Fuji", which has been delivered by November 20. In addition to the guest judge, the method of judging is to choose the one that suits your taste by comparing the apples presented by the visitors to the stage as judges without the producer's understanding. Of the five judges, the one with the most selection wins.

Thirty pairs have participated in this tournament. In addition to the first producer from the prefecture, there were also participants from Nagano and Gunma prefectures. Continuing from last year, a high school student quota was established, and three local high schools participated. One high school student who has survived can advance to the main tournament.

The winner was Keiichiro Matsui of Matsui Apple Garden (Numata City) from Gunma Prefecture. Since it was a time when the work such as selecting fruits was not completed, the staff were put off and they arrived at Aomori at 4 am on the same day. Mr. Matsui said, "I took an attitude of borrowing breasts from Aomori and Nagano apples. The apples waited until the harvest just before they were ripe. I was encouraged to make apples that received your support." And show a smile.

Hiroki Takada, who had been visiting Akita for the first time, said, "There was a solid image of an agricultural event, the young apple farmers were enthusiastic and enthusiastic, and the atmosphere of the tournament was good. I want you to continue." ..