甘蓝是目前在日本种植很重要的一种叶菜类,虽然其他的甘蓝如无头甘蓝、花椰菜、嫩茎花椰菜和抱子甘蓝等也有栽培,但仅是少量的。甘蓝早在Meiji时代(1868～1913年)已从欧洲传入日本,在那个时代甘蓝的种植渐渐流行起来,然后在Sho-wa时代(1925年)很快地推进到全国各地,因为种植技术不难而且甘蓝比任何其他叶菜更易贮藏和运输。甘蓝叶作为食物说有一种碱性还含有许多有营养的矿物质和维生素。由于这些有用的特性使得甘蓝在日本成为最流行的叶菜。 Cabbage is one of the most important leafy vegetables currently cultivated in Japan, although other cabbages, such as kale, broccoli, broccoli and Brussels sprouts, are cultivated but only in small quantities. Cabbage was introduced from Japan into Japan as early as the Meiji era (1868-1913), during which the cultivation of cabbage became more prevalent and then rapidly advanced throughout the country during the Sho-wa era (1925) Hard and cabbage is easier to store and transport than any other leafy vegetables. Cabbage leaves as a food said that there is a basic also contains many nutritious minerals and vitamins. Because of these useful features, cabbage has become the most popular leafy dish in Japan.