Taste & Texture
Known for its gentle sweetness and creamy texture. The aroma deepens as it ripens, while less-ripe bananas taste cleaner and lighter
Season
How to Choose
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Choose bananas with taut skin and an even yellow color.
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Slightly green bananas are good for ripening at home, while dark speckles indicate stronger sweetness.
How to Store
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Store at room temperature, ideally hanging or in a well-ventilated place.
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Below 13°C causes chilling injury (black skin), so finish ripe bananas quickly rather than refrigerating.
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If refrigerating, use the vegetable drawer for 1-2 days only.
* High ethylene producer — store separately from other produce.
Nutrition Facts
ENERGY CONTENT
93
KCAL
Source: Standard Tables of Food Composition in Japan (8th ed.) 2020
Wholesale Market Data
MARKET INSIGHTS
Source: MAFF Wholesale Market Survey for Fresh Produce (2023)
Retail Price
Price Trend
Annual Average
¥361/1kg
Source: Statistics Bureau Retail Price Survey (2026)
Consumption Ranking
National Average (annual spending per household)
Source: Statistics Bureau Family Income and Expenditure Survey (2024, two-or-more-person households, prefectural capital cities)