KAGAWA, Jul 05 (News On Japan) –
The cargo of the uniquely formed sq. watermelons, a specialty of Zentsuji City in Kagawa Prefecture, has begun once more this 12 months, gaining recognition abroad.
These “square watermelons,” resembling cube, have been cultivated within the Fudeoka district of Zentsuji City for about 50 years and are in excessive demand as decorative gadgets.
Around 200 of those watermelons have been gathered on the assortment website within the morning, inspected for any harm, then rigorously sealed and packed into containers. Although the cargo was delayed by a couple of week this 12 months attributable to rain and wind throughout the rising interval, the standard is reportedly wonderful.
Toshiyuki Yamashita, Chairman of the Watermelon Division of JA Kagawa Zentsuji:
‘Seeing them ought to make you are feeling the refreshing sense of summer season.’
On the third, native elementary faculty college students visited for a tour, and a German tv station and an American YouTuber additionally got here to cowl the occasion.
American YouTuber John Doe:
‘The form is so intriguing and stands out. It’s thrilling to carry an actual sq. watermelon that appears prefer it got here straight out of a sport.’
The sq. watermelons, which have garnered consideration from abroad, are anticipated to be shipped in a quantity of about 400, much like the typical 12 months, till mid-July.
Source: 日テレNEWS