Wikipedia Article About Kabocha squash on Wikipedia Kabocha (南瓜, かぼちゃ, literally "southern melon") is a Japanese squash. The word kabocha has come to mean a general type of winter squash to English speaking growers and buyers. Varieties include: Ajihei, Ajehei No. 107, Ajihei No. 331, Ajihei No. 335, Cutie, Ebisu, Emiguri, and Miyako. Kabocha is commonly called "Japanese pumpkin", especially in Australia, New Zealand and Southeast Asia, and "kabocha squash" in North America. In Japan, the word kabocha may refer to either the squash discussed in this article or to the Western-style pumpkin.