Sasonal Fruits Calendar

Spring

Dekopon

Dekopon is a seedless, easy-to-peel citrus fruit known for its high sugar content and delicious taste. It typically comes into season around January and remains available until April.

The main production areas are Kumamoto, Ehime, and Saga prefectures.

Citrus Fruits in Japan

Japan cultivates a wide variety of citrus fruits, each with its own unique flavor and characteristics. They are all known for their high sugar content and excellent balance of sweetness and acidity.

The main production areas are the Kyushu, Shikoku, and Tokai regions.

Okinawa Pineapple

Okinawa boasts a variety of original pineapple cultivars, distinguished by their mild acidity and subtle flavor profiles.
Enjoy the dense, juicy flesh and fragrant aroma of these pineapples, ripened to perfection on the tree.

Summer

Peach

Peach is in season from July to September. A wide variety of peaches are cultivated in Japan, and tree-ripened peaches can reach a sugar content of 12 to 13 degrees, making them incredibly juicy.

The main production areas are Yamanashi, Nagano, and Okayama prefectures.

Mango

Mango in Japan is cultivated using unique harvesting methods. They are known for their dense flesh with fine fibers, high sugar content, mild flavor, and juicy taste.

The main production areas are Miyazaki, Okinawa, and Kagoshima prefectures.

Melon

The Shizuoka Crown Melon, which can be harvested year-round, is the most famous melon in Japan. Other varieties are also cultivated.

The main production areas are Shizuoka, Ibaraki, and Kumamoto prefectures.

Watermelon

While red flesh is the most common, Japan offers a wide variety of watermelons, including those with yellow flesh, nearly seedless varieties, and different sizes from large to small.

The main production areas are Kumamoto, Chiba, and Nagano prefectures.

Autumn

Grapes

Seedless and skin-eatable grapes are very popular, with "Shine Muscat" being the most famous. Japan has many original grape varieties. Please refer to social media for details.

The main production areas are Yamanashi, Nagano, and Okayama prefectures.

Japanese Pear

Japanese pears come into season around September. They are characterized by their crisp texture, juicy sweetness, and excellent balance of sweetness and acidity. The main production areas are Chiba, Nagano, and Tochigi prefectures.

Persimmon

Persimmons vary greatly in size and taste depending on the variety, from large to small. The "Fuyu" persimmon is the most famous overseas, but please try other varieties as well. The main production areas are Wakayama, Nara, and Fukuoka prefectures.

Apple

Japan is known worldwide for its high-quality and diverse apple varieties. The season lasts from September to December. There are many varieties. Please refer to social media for details.

Winter

Mandarin Orange

A citrus fruit that is very popular with children and adults alike. It has a perfect balance of sweetness and acidity, thin skin, juicy flesh, and no seeds.

The main production areas are Ehime, Wakayama, and Shizuoka prefectures.

Fuji Apple

A variety loved all over the world. It has a crisp texture, an exquisite balance of sweetness and acidity, a rich taste, and good keeping quality.

The main production areas are Aomori, Nagano, and Iwate prefectures.

Haruka Apple

A new variety that is gaining popularity in Japan. It has a yellow appearance and boasts one of the highest sugar contents in the country. It has a wonderful aroma and texture.

The main production areas are Iwate, Aomori, and Yamagata prefectures.

Setoka / Kanpei

These are particularly popular citrus fruits in Japan. Both varieties are seedless and have a rich, intense flavor.