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Koshi Watermelon

熊本県·特産品

Koshi Watermelon

When the knife enters, the bright red flesh splits with a crisp sound. As you bite into it, a juicy sweetness overflows along with a crunchy texture. Northern Kumamoto Prefecture, including Koshi City, is one of Japan's leading watermelon production areas. Kumamoto's watermelon shipment volumes are among the highest in the country, and they are transported all over Japan as a seasonal delicacy of early summer. The temperature difference between day and night and the well-drained soil produce watermelons with high sugar content and a crunchy texture. The moment a large watermelon is sliced open is an exciting seasonal tradition that heralds the arrival of summer. Koshi watermelon, announcing the start of summer. A slice enjoyed well-chilled is the ultimate feast for the hot season.

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