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watermelon

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¥1,500 - ¥1,500
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-About watermelon-

Watermelon is a Japanese fruit that is especially popular in summer. Its sweet and refreshing taste is perfect for the hot season. It has been cultivated in Japan since ancient times and is a popular summer feature.

In Japanese food culture, watermelon is enjoyed in many different ways. A common method is to slice and eat watermelon. Sliced ​​watermelon is often seen at outdoor events such as barbecues and picnics. Especially at events such as summer festivals and fireworks displays, the traditional game of watermelon splitting is also played. Participants are blindfolded and try to break a watermelon with a stick.

Watermelon is also used in Japanese sweets and desserts. For example, a Japanese sweet called Suika Wari Yokan is shaped like a watermelon, and you can enjoy the flavor of watermelon inside the yokan. Watermelon jelly and watermelon ice cream are also popular. The refreshing taste of watermelon is perfect for these desserts.