Taste & Texture
Well-balanced sweetness and moderate acidity with a refreshing citrus aroma. Early varieties are more tart; late varieties are sweeter
Season
How to Choose
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Choose mandarins with thin, taut skin that feel heavy for their size.
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Vibrant orange color and a thin, dry stem indicate quality.
How to Store
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Store at room temperature in a cool, well-ventilated place.
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Store stem-side down without stacking to prevent bruising.
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Can also be refrigerated in the vegetable compartment.
Nutrition Facts
ENERGY CONTENT
49
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
¥853/1kg
Source: Statistics Bureau Retail Price Survey (2026)
Production Ranking
Map data: National Land Numerical Information (MLIT Japan)
Source: MAFF Crop Statistics / Agricultural Census (2021)
Top 5 Prefecture Harvest Trends (2018-2023)
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)