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When are bananas in season in Japan?

Bananas are in season in Japan from May to November. Peak season runs from June to October.

This fruit has a distinctive flavour and soft or juicy flesh. Enjoy it fresh or use it in drinks, salads and desserts.

Fruit

Peak season: Banana

in Japan during September

Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Musaceae
Genus:
Musa
Scientific name:
Musa acuminata
JanuaryJanFebruaryFebMarchMarAprilAprMay — Partial / shoulder seasonMayJune — Peak seasonJunJuly — Peak 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

Some commercial growing in Japan, regional or niche.

Limited production

Seasonal periods

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

In season

June – October

Partially in season

MayNovember
Peak seasonPartial / shoulder seasonOut of season