vegetable

Green Peas

グリーンピース

Wakayama, Kagoshima, and Fukuoka are the main producers; green peas are one of spring's signature vegetables. Essential in Japanese dishes such as mame gohan (pea rice) and egg-bound dishes. Fresh seasonal peas are available only briefly, so buy them when you see them

Taste & Texture

Sweet with a full, earthy pea flavor. Fresh in-season green peas have a distinct sweetness and juiciness that canned or frozen varieties cannot match

Season

MONTHLY AVAILABILITY

Apr - May

PEAK

※ Season is based on domestic field-grown availability

How to Choose

Choose plump pods with vivid green color and well-filled peas.
Pods that rattle when shaken are overripe.

How to Store

Refrigerate in the pod and use promptly.
Shelled peas keep well blanched and frozen.

Shelf life 2-3 days refrigerated in pod; 1 month frozen (blanched)

See shelf life ranking →

Nutrition Facts

per 100g

ENERGY CONTENT

76

KCAL

6.9g

Protein

0.4g

Fat

15.3g

Carbs

7.7g

Fiber

19mg

Vitamin C

340mg

Potassium

1.7mg

Iron

23mg

Calcium

420μg

Beta-carotene

76μg

Folate

Source: Standard Tables of Food Composition in Japan (8th ed.) 2020

Wholesale Market Data

2023

MARKET INSIGHTS

CHEAPEST Dec ¥792/kg

BUSIEST Apr 417t

Volume (t)

In season

Price (yen/kg)

Source: MAFF Wholesale Market Survey for Fresh Produce (2023)

Production Ranking

99.9% Domestic

Wakayama48.9%

Kagoshima12.6%

Hokkaido10.6%

Osaka5.0%

Fukuoka4.0%

Others18.9%

10%+

5%+

2%+

0.1%+

None

Map data: National Land Numerical Information (MLIT Japan)

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Prefecture

Harvest (t)

Share

1

1,850

48.9%

2

478

12.6%

3

402

10.6%

4

188

5.0%

5

150

4.0%

Source: MAFF Crop Statistics / Agricultural Census (2023)

Top 5 Prefecture Harvest Trends (2018-2023)

Wakayama

Kagoshima

Hokkaido

Osaka

Fukuoka

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