Taste & Texture
Strongly sweet with a characteristic earthy aroma. Cold winter temperatures further develop the sweetness. Versatile for both raw and cooked preparations
Season
How to Choose
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Choose carrots with smooth, vibrant orange skin.
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A smaller core at the cut end indicates more sweetness.
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With tops attached, look for green, fresh foliage.
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Select those with uniform thickness and color to the tip.
How to Store
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Cut off any tops before storing.
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Wrap each carrot in paper towel or newspaper, place in a plastic bag, and refrigerate in the vegetable compartment.
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For freezing, slice raw or blanch first.
Nutrition Facts
ENERGY CONTENT
35
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
¥537/1kg
Source: Statistics Bureau Retail Price Survey (2026)
Production Ranking
98% DomesticMap 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)