SAPPORO, May 13 (News On Japan) –
A prized early-season melon from Hokkaido’s Iburi area fetched 300,000 yen for 5 items on the season’s first public sale held on the morning of May thirteenth in Sapporo.
The “Oiwake Asahimelon,” grown within the city of Abira, is understood for being the earliest melon to be harvested in Hokkaido and boasts a excessive sugar content material of 14 levels or extra. A single case containing 5 of those melons reached a peak value of 300,000 yen on the first public sale.
Although the profitable bid was 100,000 yen decrease than in 2024, growers say the flavour stays excellent and the standard has not declined.
“We struggled a bit due to unstable weather in the first half of the season, but the melons turned out excellent both inside and out,” stated Yasui Takashi, head of the Oiwake Asahimelon Cooperative.
The melons bought on the highest value are anticipated to be accessible at a grocery store in Chuo Ward, Sapporo.
Source: 北海道ニュースUHB