Taste & Texture
Well-balanced sweetness and moderate acidity with abundant juice. Sato Nishiki is particularly sweet and refined. The flesh is slightly firm with a pleasant snap. A seasonal flavor savored only in early summer
Season
How to Choose
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Choose cherries with green, firmly attached stems and vivid red, glossy skin.
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Plump and well-rounded fruits are preferable.
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Avoid fruits with blemishes or discoloration.
How to Store
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Highly perishable; consume as soon as possible after purchase.
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To store, keep stems attached, place in a plastic bag, and refrigerate in the vegetable compartment.
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Do not wash before storing; rinse just before eating.
Nutrition Facts
ENERGY CONTENT
64
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
¥4,759/1kg
Source: Statistics Bureau Retail Price Survey (2025)
Production Ranking
Map data: National Land Numerical Information (MLIT Japan)
Source: MAFF Crop Statistics / Agricultural Census (2023)
Top 5 Prefecture Harvest Trends (2018-2023)