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When are persimmons in season in Japan?

Persimmons are in season in Japan from September to December. Peak season runs from October to November.

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

Fruit

Shoulder season: Persimmon

in Japan during September

Order:
Ericales
Family:
Ebenaceae
Genus:
Diospyros
Scientific name:
Diospyros kaki
JanuaryJanFebruaryFebMarchMarAprilAprMayMayJuneJunJulyJulAugustAugSeptember — Partial / shoulder seasonSepOctober — Peak seasonOctNovember — Peak seasonNovDecember — Partial / shoulder seasonDec🍊≈

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 persimmons: one.

In season

October – November

Partially in season

SeptemberDecember
Peak seasonPartial / shoulder seasonOut of season