Taste & Texture
Characterized by a crisp texture and subtle sweetness. Essential for hot pot dishes
Season
How to Choose
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Choose white, firm bunches with small, closed caps.
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Avoid discolored or soggy ones.
How to Store
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Store in the vegetable drawer of the refrigerator in its original bag.
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Wrap leftovers in plastic wrap.
Shelf life 1 week refrigerated
Nutrition Facts
ENERGY CONTENT
34
KCAL
Source: Standard Tables of Food Composition in Japan (8th ed.) 2020
Wholesale Market Data
MARKET INSIGHTS
CHEAPEST Aug ¥216/kg
BUSIEST Dec 5,264t
Volume (t)
In season
Price (yen/kg)
Source: MAFF Wholesale Market Survey for Fresh Produce (2023)
Retail Price
Price Trend
Cheapest Sep ¥586/1kg
Most Expensive Jan ¥761/1kg
Annual Average
¥648/1kg
Source: Statistics Bureau Retail Price Survey (2026)
Production Ranking
Nagano64.0%
Niigata16.4%
Miyazaki6.5%
Fukuoka5.0%
Oita2.5%
Others5.7%
10%+
5%+
2%+
0.1%+
None
Map data: National Land Numerical Information (MLIT Japan)