Would you like to experience a rare, premium melon that never reaches the general market in Japan?
This offering from Ikigai Fruits includes one (1) whole Ukiyo-banare Melon—a carefully cultivated expression of craftsmanship, seasonality, and refined sweetness.
Please note:
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This product includes one (1) melon only.
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It is not part of the Ownership Program and does not include plant ownership or multiple melons.
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Orders are accepted on a pre-order basis, with harvest and shipping scheduled between late July and mid-August.
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Shipping fees are charged separately.
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As with our regular products, cancellations cannot be accepted once pre-orders are confirmed.
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Availability is limited, and sales will close once capacity is reached.
If you are seeking the Ownership Program experience—which includes two melons and a deeper connection to cultivation—please visit the separate product page for full details bellow.
Ukiyo-banare Melon (Ownership Program)
About Ukiyo-banare Melon
The Ukiyo-banare Melon, grown at Hanakotoba Farm in Aomori Prefecture, is an exclusive, reservation-only fruit never released to the Japanese mass market. The name “Ukiyo-banare” means “far removed from the mundane,” reflecting a melon that is truly extraordinary in taste, appearance, and presentation.
Benefiting from the dramatic temperature shifts of northern Japan, it develops exceptional sweetness and remarkable quality. Each melon is meticulously cultivated by Mr. Yamazaki, who carefully controls water and growth to ensure dense flesh and refined flavor. The result is an intensely fragrant melon with rich, elegant sweetness.
Served at select high-end restaurants in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo, this is a rare luxury known only to a privileged few.
> Find more detailed information on our blog.
