Grape

ぶどう

A fruit that peaks from summer through autumn. Yamanashi Prefecture ranks first nationally, with the Kofu Basin's long sunshine hours and large day-night temperature differences ideal for cultivation. In recent years, Shine Muscat has surged in popularity

Season

MONTHLY AVAILABILITY

Aug - Sep

PEAK

※ Season is based on domestic field-grown availability

Nutrition Facts

per 100g

Wholesale Market Data

MARKET INSIGHTS

CHEAPEST MONTH Mar ¥997/kg
HIGHEST VOLUME Sep 14,027t
Volume (t)
In season
Price (yen/kg)

Source: 農林水産省 青果物卸売市場調査報告 (2023)

Production Ranking

Yamanashi27.5%
Nagano20.7%
Okayama10.1%
Yamagata9.1%
Hokkaido5.1%
Others27.6%
Rank
Prefecture
Harvest (t)
Share
1
41,700
27.5%
2
31,400
20.7%
3
15,300
10.1%
4
13,800
9.1%
5
7,760
5.1%

Top 5 Prefecture Harvest Trends (2018-2023)

Yamanashi
Nagano
Okayama
Yamagata
Hokkaido

Source: MAFF Crop Statistics (2018-2023)

Consumption Ranking

National Average (annual spending per household)

¥3,604 /year
Rank
City
Annual Spending
1
Kofu Yamanashi
¥5,672
2
Okayama Okayama
¥4,842
3
Nagano Nagano
¥4,839
4
Yamagata Yamagata
¥4,751
5
Takamatsu Kagawa
¥4,502

Source: 総務省 家計調査 (2024, two-or-more-person households, prefectural capital cities)

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