What are the fruit and vegetable seasons like in Japan?

Question:

Hi all, I moved to Japan a little over a week ago and was wondering what the seasons for fruit and veg are like here. Are they always the same in the northern hemisphere?

I like to eat things in season, but the grocery stores don't give me any clue as everything is priced quite higher than what I'm used to! :P

Thanks!
(P.S. Central Japan)

Answer:

mmmm, not sure what "central" means in this case. As you know, fruit and veggies range from Hawaiian-like in Okinawa to Minnesota-like in Hokkaido. Also, the altitude you are at makes a difference.

In general, though, I think spinach, broccoli, and asparagus would be all in season in most of Japan. (Up here in Hokkaido, the asparagus is just peeping out of the soil.) Storage crops, such as gobo, carrots, potatoes, onions, etc. are also available, but not at their best because they are probably sprouting.

Ask around and see if you can find a farmer's market for the best stuff!