Japan's finest fruit is a seasonal affair: each variety has a short window when it's at its best, straight from its home region. This page tracks what's ripe now and what to plan for next.
In season this month, shipped from the region that's known for it.
Pear
Kumamoto's Arao pears — large and juicy from the mild Ariake coast, in season late summer into autumn.
Apple
Esashi's harvest runs September to November; late-picked San Fuji grows rich with honey.
Citrus
Early mikan runs late October to early January; Gamagori Aoshima mikan, early January to late February.
Citrus
Ehime's mikan, Maana's among them, is widely available from October to December.
Strawberry
Miyagi's relatively mild winters and cool summers give a season that begins around November and peaks in spring.
Ripening over the next few weeks — worth bookmarking before the window opens.