These La France pears, grown in Yamagata, a region famous for their La France fruit, are thinly sliced for easy eating at just the right ripeness. Meijiya's "Japan's Blessings Yamagata Raised La France 215g Canned" uses La France pears grown in Yamagata, a region famous for their La France fruit. Harvested at just the right ripeness, they are cut into easy-to-eat thin slices and preserved in syrup. Characterized by a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture and a rich, mellow flavor, they can be enjoyed as a dessert on their own, or used to make sweets such as yogurt toppings and jellies.