Banshiru is guava in Okinawan dialect, and you can find many guava trees growing on the yards of Okinawan private houses.

Guava is not especially well-known fruit in mainland Japan, and most visitors are surprised when they actually see one. It smells very nice and also tastes good! Guava tea is popular in Okinawa, and you can buy at any supermarket.

Guava is said to be good for reducing blood glucose level and also a good antioxidant.