Seeking Peach Immortality in Fukushima

Deep pink Tōkō peaches ripen on the tree. © Kodera Kei.

Furuyama and Chef Hagi Harutomo at Furuyama Fruit Farm. © Kodera Kei.

Peach Melba from the Tokyo patisserie Anniversary, featuring Furuyama peaches. The dessert, on which Furuyama collaborated, is a silky-smooth concoction of peach mousse and raspberry gelée topped with fresh peaches. © Anniversary Co., Ltd.

A crate of Furuyama peaches heads for a special event in Kasai, Tokyo, where the fruit will go on sale for a fraction of its normal price. © Kodera Kei.