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When is yuzu in season in Japan?

Yuzu is in season in Japan from October to January. Peak season runs from November to December.

Is yuzu in season now in Japan?

In November, yuzu is in peak season.

Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Rutaceae
Genus:
Citrus
Scientific name:
Citrus × junos

This citrus fruit is juicy and fragrant, with a lively sweet-tart flavour. Eat the segments fresh or use the juice and zest in drinks and cooking.

January — Partial / shoulder seasonJanFebruaryFebMarchMarAprilAprMayMayJuneJunJulyJulAugustAugSeptemberSepOctober — Partial / shoulder seasonOctNovember — Peak seasonNovDecember — Peak seasonDec🍋✓

Country season

Japan — Northern Hemisphere. In November, 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 calendar for yuzu in Japan

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

In season

NovemberDecember

Partially in season

JanuaryOctober

Out of season

FebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptember
Peak seasonPartial / shoulder seasonOut of season