The Chinese bayberry was designated Tokushima’s official tree on September 13, 1966, but it has a much older history. It was given special government protection in the “Awa-han” days. Thriving even on barren land, it was planted in forests as a fertilizing tree.
Tokushima Prefecture is famous for the yamamomo fruit this tree produces, which turns bright red in early summer and is beloved for its sweet and sour taste.
The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism - 
