Lotus Root

れんこん

Ibaraki Prefecture accounts for about half of national production. The cross-section with its distinctive holes symbolizes 'clear vision ahead,' making it an auspicious food indispensable in osechi New Year cuisine. Widely used in simmered dishes, kinpira, tempura, and stuffed fritters. Rich in vitamin C and dietary fiber

Season

MONTHLY AVAILABILITY

Jan - Dec

PEAK

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

※ Season is based on domestic field-grown availability

Nutrition Facts

per 100g

ENERGY CONTENT

66

KCAL

1.9g

Protein

0.1g

Fat

15.5g

Carbs

2g

Fiber

48mg

Vitamin C

440mg

Potassium

0.5mg

Iron

20mg

Calcium

3μg

Beta-carotene

14μg

Folate

Source: 日本食品標準成分表(八訂)2020年

Wholesale Market Data

2023

MARKET INSIGHTS

CHEAPEST MONTH Mar ¥323/kg
HIGHEST VOLUME Dec 4,243t
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

100% Domestic
Ibaraki60.3%
Saga11.8%
Tokushima9.7%
Aichi5.4%
Yamaguchi5.2%
Others7.5%
Rank
Prefecture
Harvest (t)
Share
1
Ibaraki TOP
29,600
60.3%
2
Saga
5,820
11.8%
3
Tokushima
4,780
9.7%
4
Aichi
2,670
5.4%
5
Yamaguchi
2,550
5.2%

Top 5 Prefecture Harvest Trends (2018-2023)

Ibaraki
Saga
Tokushima
Aichi
Yamaguchi

Source: MAFF Crop Statistics (2018-2023)

Consumption Ranking

2024

National Average (annual spending per household)

¥979 /year
Rank
City
Annual Spending
1
Kanazawa Ishikawa
¥1,487
2
Niigata Niigata
¥1,454
3
Gifu Gifu
¥1,317
4
Nagano Nagano
¥1,310
5
Saitama Saitama
¥1,307

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

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