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When are asian pears in season in Japan?

Asian pears are in season in Japan from July to November. Peak season runs from August to October.

This fruit can be crisp or tender, with a fresh flavour that ranges from sweet to tart. Enjoy it fresh or cooked in desserts, sauces and preserves.

Fruit

Peak season: Asian Pear

in Japan during September

Order:
Rosales
Family:
Rosaceae
Genus:
Pyrus
Scientific name:
Pyrus pyrifolia
JanuaryJanFebruaryFebMarchMarAprilAprMayMayJuneJunJuly — Partial / shoulder seasonJulAugust — Peak seasonAugSeptember — Peak seasonSepOctober — Peak seasonOctNovember — Partial / shoulder seasonNovDecemberDec🍐

Country season

Japan — Northern Hemisphere. In September, the meteorological season is autumn.

autumn · Northern Hemisphere

Local production

Grown commercially at national scale in Japan, one of the world's leading producers.

Major production

Seasonal periods

Peak-season periods per year in Japan for asian pears: one.

In season

August – October

Partially in season

JulyNovember
Peak seasonPartial / shoulder seasonOut of season