Kabocha squash, also known as kabocha pumpkin or Japanese pumpkin, is a variety of winter squash revered for its velvety, fluffy texture and exceptionally sweet flavor. Many describe it as a cross between sweet potatoes, pumpkins, and butternut squash. Kabocha has vibrant orange or green skin, faint stripes, and a bumpy or warty texture.

Kabocha squash, otherwise known as the Japanese pumpkin, is a green winter squash from the Cucurbita maxima family. This Japanese squash originated in Cambodia and was introduced to the island nation by Portuguese explorers. The squash commonly has a deep green skin with light green or white stripes and raised bumps that give it a slight texture.

Kabocha squash, also known as Japanese pumpkin in the U.S., is a sweet winter squash with dark green, slightly knobbly skin and bright orange flesh. It is a long-season warm weather plant that grows much like other squashes and pumpkins. They can also be stored for months through the fall and winter.