Taste & Texture
Characterized by rich sweetness and fragrant aroma. Juicy with a melt-in-the-mouth texture. The balance of sweetness and acidity varies by cultivar
Season
How to Choose
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Look for uniform pinkish-white coloring and symmetry along the suture line.
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A sweet fragrance and slight give when gently pressed indicate ripeness.
How to Store
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Ripen underripe peaches at room temperature.
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Once ripe, store in a plastic bag in the refrigerator vegetable compartment.
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Avoid over-chilling as it diminishes sweetness.
* High ethylene producer — store separately from other produce.
Nutrition Facts
ENERGY CONTENT
38
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)
Production Ranking
Map data: National Land Numerical Information (MLIT Japan)
Source: MAFF Crop Statistics / Agricultural Census (2023)
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)