Ukiyo-banare Melon
Ukiyo-banare Melon
Ukiyo-banare Melon
Ukiyo-banare Melon

Ukiyo-banare Melon

from Aomori Prefecture

$500.00
( / )

This is a reservation-based melon plant ownership system.
Each order includes two melons and free shipping.
*Order deadline: May 11

Would you like to become an owner of a unique, Ukiyo-banare melon plant and watch your own melon grow?

Producer Mr. Yamazaki will carefully grow each melon to deliver the highest quality melons to you. As an owner, you will receive bi-weekly updates from Mr. Yamazaki regarding the growth of your melon. Additionally, he will create a name tag for you and attach it to your melon plant for management!
Two melons are expected to be harvested from each plant. The harvested melons will be placed in a decorative box and shipped to your home in the United States.

What you will get:

  • Each order includes two melons and free shipping.
  • Owners will receive regular updates on the growth of their melons via email along with a video update, and the melons will be harvested and shipped between the end of July and mid-August.
  • A tag with your name attached to your melons.
  • The right to visit the farm directly and experience a mini tour.*
    * Please contact Ikigai Fruits in advance.

Please note:

  • Orders for these pre-order products will be settled immediately, just like regular products.
  • Orders cannot be cancelled once pre-orders are confirmed, just like regular products.
  • The deadline for signing up as an owner is May 11th.
  • There is a limited number of spots available, and sales will end once the capacity is reached, so please apply early.

About Ukiyo-banare Melon

The "Ukiyo-banare" melon, grown at the Hanakotoba farm, is a completely reservation-based melon that is never sold in the Japanese market. The term "Ukiyo-banare" means "something far removed from the mundane world," and everything about this melon — its taste, appearance, and packaging — is completely beyond the ordinary truly extraordinary. 

Thanks to the temperature fluctuations typical of the northern region (Aomori Prefecture), this melon achieves a high sugar content and the highest quality. Moreover, the producer, Mr. Yamazaki, carefully nurtures each melon individually (such as managing water levels), suppressing unnecessary growth and ensuring a dense, high-quality melon. The taste is characterized by an incredibly fragrant, rich sweetness. The packaging includes features of the famous Japanese phrase "Are yo are yo to odoridasu" (which means "Before you know it, you'll start dancing"), and once you taste this melon, you'll be so delighted that you'll feel like dancing — it’s that delicious.

This melon is used at high-end restaurants in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo, and is a super-rare luxury melon known only to a select few in Japan.

・Orders placed by 05/11/2025The melons will be harvested and shipped between the end of July and mid-August.
*Please note that we may change the delivery schedule upon crop and harvest conditions.

1 Ukiyo-banare Melon: approx. 4–4.4 lbs (1.8–2.0 kg) × 2 melons
Outer box (including gift box): approx. 2.4 lbs (1.1 kg)
Total weight (including outer box): approx. 11 lbs (5 kg)

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About Hanakotoba Farm

Aomori Prefecture, Japan

Hanakotoba Farm

Hanakotoba Farm, rooted in the fertile land of Aomori, is a small, family-run farm located in Tsugaru City, Aomori Prefecture.
The farm cultivates carefully selected varieties of fruits and vegetables with great care and dedication, striving to produce only the highest quality.To maintain this standard, they do not distribute through conventional markets, but instead sell exclusively through a reservation-based system.

Ideal Farm Location and Land Features for Melon Cultivation
The farmland is ideally situated near the Sea of Japan and features sandy soil rich in high-quality minerals—an ideal environment for melon cultivation.
The soil’s excellent drainage further enhances growing conditions, making it perfectly suited for producing high-quality melons.

Honoring the Family Legacy

"The reason I started growing melons is because my parents were originally melon farmers, so I decided to carry on their legacy and strive to grow even better melons," says Mr. Shinya Yamazaki, representative of Hanakotoba Farm. 
While he initially cultivated the Takami melon—a variety commonly found in Aomori Prefecture—Mr. Yamazaki emphasizes that it’s not just about the variety, but about who grows it and how it’s grown. His goal is to produce the best melons possible. 

 Melon Characteristics and Cultivation Methods
The distinctive feature of Mr. Yamazaki’s melons is their exceptional flavor and sweetness. He is committed to using only organic materials in cultivation, and by carefully managing water stress, he believes he can produce melons with optimal appearance, texture, and sugar content.