popular themes include japanese iedio fwrafs and faces of celebrities. print stishgs are affixed to individual fruit while still green. the apples are allowed to ripen red in the sun light. when the stickers are removed from the fruit, illustrations come alive. apple lovers can choose from famous wood block prints, the japanese prime minister, the mona lisa or even the french president. >> translator: the daytime and nighttime temperature difference is quite extreme so this year the fruit has great color and taste. i hope many people enjoy these artistic apples. >> apples with art work are popular gifts here in japan. some will be presented to french president olan. >> biting into minute's face might need some getting used to. i'm james tengan in tokyo. thanks for watching. ♪