★Delicious Foods of Hokkaido★ Recommended summer gourmet: ”Yubari Melon”
Hokkaido’s proud summer “orange jewel”: Yubari melon
Yubari melon is one of the indispensable tastes when talking about summer in Hokkaido.
The flesh is soft and melting, and one bite will release a rich sweetness and mellow fragrance.
Its luxurious taste is truly worthy of being called the “jewel of oranges.”
「Melty flesh and mellow aroma. Yubari melon is a summer luxury.」
Yubari melons are grown only in limited areas of Yubari City, Hokkaido, and are strictly managed as a brand by the Yubari City Agricultural Cooperative. Its official name is “Yubari King Melon.” The mesh pattern of the skin is fine and uniform, and it is harvested at full ripeness, so it has an excellent balance of juiciness and sweetness.
The harvest season is usually from mid-June to early August. It is a seasonal luxury that can only be enjoyed in Hokkaido’s short summer.
Although it is known as a luxury fruit, it can be purchased at reasonable prices at roadside stations and direct sales stores in Hokkaido, so it is also popular as a reward for yourself when traveling.
Of course, you can eat it chilled as is, but there are also many other ways to eat it, such as “melon soft serve ice cream” which is soft serve ice cream on top of melon, or “whole melon sweets” which is a melon cut in half and served in a large container. There are also many melon-based products for sale, such as melon jelly, juice, and sorbet, which make great souvenirs.
If you visit Hokkaido, be sure to try the authentic Yubari melon. The rich sweetness and aroma that fills your mouth will create an unforgettable summer memory.
Roadside stations, farms, tourist spots, and more sell a variety of visually impressive sweets, such as “Melon Soft Serve Ice Cream,” which is melon slices topped with soft serve ice cream, and “Whole Melon Sweets,” which are served in a container using a whole melon.
They’ve become a hot topic on social media, with people saying, “I just couldn’t help but take photos!”
It’s a luxurious taste that’s hard to find on Honshu.
Be sure to try a seasonal Yubari melon as a memento of your trip to Hokkaido.
You’ll definitely be impressed, saying, “The real thing is different!”。
