Taste & Texture
Sweetness intensifies when heated, with a creamy texture. Varieties range from dry-fluffy to moist types
Season
How to Choose
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Choose ones with uniform, glossy skin that feel heavy.
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Avoid any with cuts or cracks.
How to Store
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Do not refrigerate.
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Wrap in newspaper and store in a cool, dark place at 13-15°C.
Shelf life 1-2 months at room temperature
Nutrition Facts
ENERGY CONTENT
126
KCAL
Source: Standard Tables of Food Composition in Japan (8th ed.) 2020
Retail Price
Price Trend
Cheapest Apr ¥636/1kg
Most Expensive Aug ¥718/1kg
Annual Average
¥675/1kg
Source: Statistics Bureau Retail Price Survey (2026)
Production Ranking
Kagoshima30.1%
Ibaraki28.0%
Chiba12.8%
Miyazaki9.6%
Tokushima3.8%
Others15.8%
10%+
5%+
2%+
0.1%+
None
Map data: National Land Numerical Information (MLIT Japan)
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Prefecture
Harvest (t)
Share
Source: MAFF Crop Statistics (2023)
Top 5 Prefecture Harvest Trends (2018-2023)
Kagoshima
Ibaraki
Chiba
Miyazaki
Tokushima