Taste & Texture
Characterized by a distinctive bitterness and grassy aroma that mellows with cooking, bringing out sweetness. More bitter than fully ripened red or yellow peppers
Season
How to Choose
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Look for vivid deep green skin with gloss, thick flesh, and firmness.
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The stem should look fresh and not wilted; heavier specimens have thicker walls.
How to Store
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Store in a plastic bag in the refrigerator vegetable compartment.
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Pat dry before bagging to extend shelf life.
Nutrition Facts
ENERGY CONTENT
20
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
¥1,169/1kg
Source: Statistics Bureau Retail Price Survey (2026)
Production Ranking
94% 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)