Faucet at Matsuyama Airport in Ehime, Japan Dispenses Fresh Orange Juice

▲Matsuyama Airport in Ehime Prefecture has a faucet that dispenses orange juice. (Photo / fromMatsuyama Airport’s Facebook page)

By reporter Tsai Wen-jun / Comprehensive report

Ehime Prefecture is Japan’s top producer of citrus fruits. To allow travelers to enjoy authentic citrus flavors upon arrival, Matsuyama Airport has launched an “Orange Bar” in the first-floor arrival hall starting today. It even features an “orange juice faucet” — just turn it on and fresh orange juice flows out for you to drink.

▲Ehime Prefecture’s Orange Bar. (Photo / Provided by Ehime Prefecture’s International Exchange Division)

Ehime Prefecture is a major citrus-producing region in Japan and is even known as the “Citrus Kingdom.” There’s even an urban legend in the prefecture about a faucet that dispenses orange juice. To let visitors experience this legend firsthand, Matsuyama Airport’s Orange Bar has installed an “orange juice faucet.” For 350 yen, travelers can buy a cup and fill it with freshly squeezed orange juice. Depending on the season, different types of citrus can be tasted.

In addition, the Orange Bar also offers desserts such as orange ice cream and orange jelly, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the charm of Ehime through citrus.