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Indulge in a Unique Melon Bowl Experience in Omotesando!

For just four days, from May 28 to May 31, 2026, a delightful pop-up café titled "Mero Mero Mero Ibaraki Melon Café 2026" will grace Omotesando, Tokyo. This temporary boutique is located at "NANATEA and Tsutsumi" and is dedicated to celebrating the most exquisite melons Ibaraki Prefecture has to offer.

The café invites visitors to customize their very own original half-melon bowls using the famous Ibaraki King melon, a special variety nurtured through years of dedicated farming. This year, guests can also indulge in a limited selection of "Master Melon," produced by the acclaimed Ibaraki Melon Masters, winners of the prestigious GOLD Meister title at the annual KING & QUEEN Melon Contest.

A Gourmet Melon Celebration

Each visitor is offered the chance to create an exquisitely decorated melon bowl, selecting from an array of toppings, including high-quality cured ham, champagne, and Gorgonzola ice cream as decadent options. Imagine savoring a half-melon bowl topped with gourmet treats in an atmosphere dedicated to indulgence!

Notably, the event builds on the previous year's success, improving on what was already a popular venue. This year's offerings include not just the regular Ibaraki King but also the rare and exquisite Master Melon, ensuring even the most sophisticated tastes are catered to. Have your bowl filled with your choice of toppings, and enjoy your customized sweet treat!

Master Melon: A Certainty in Quality

The Master Melon is certified by the Ibaraki Melon Masters, a group formed from the winners of the annual melon contest, acclaimed for their meticulous standards that evaluate aspects like appearance and sweetness. Meeting these stringent criteria guarantees that the Master Melon is of the highest quality available. These melons will be offered in exquisite half-cuts, allowing for a luxurious tasting experience at the pop-up café.

If that's not enough, attendees can place orders on-site for the Master Melon to be delivered later - a perfect gift choice for melon lovers!

Event Details

• - Café Name: Mero Mero Mero Ibaraki Melon Café 2026
• - Date: May 28 (Thu) - May 31 (Sun), 2026
• - Time: 11:00 AM - 6:30 PM (Last Order at 5:00 PM)
• - Location: NANATEA and Tsutsumi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
• - Menu Highlights:

- Ibaraki King Melon Bowl with Master Melon
- Ibaraki King Regular Melon Bowl
- Customizable toppings (up to four choices) available on all bowls. Exclusive toppings for Master Melon selections.

• - Prices: Regular Melon - ¥2,000 (tax included) / Master Melon - ¥3,200 (tax included)

For those looking for gift options, the café will also offer the exquisite Ibaraki King "Master Premium" melon, presented in a fine wooden box with a certificate. Price: ¥8,000 (tax included), with delivery arranged within 7-10 days post-order.

An Social Media-Worthy Melon Experience

Not merely a food experience, each decadent melon creation serves as a photogenic centerpiece, ideal for social media sharing. This delightful pop-up not only showcases the rich, sweet flavors of Ibaraki's melons, but it also offers a taste of luxury that elevates the usual dessert experience into something special.

Despite Ibaraki's record of being Japan’s top melon producer for 27 years in a row, many still associate melons with Hokkaido. This pop-up is part of a strategy to change this perception, presenting Ibaraki melons as a premium option worthy of national recognition. We aim to redefine what people think when they hear about melons, proving through quality and brand power that Ibaraki is the place to go for these delectable fruits.

Join us this May for a wonderful tasting journey and a chance to create your own unique melon masterpieces at one of Tokyo's most beautiful districts. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to taste the best of Ibaraki’s melons and make delightful memories!

For more information on Ibaraki's agricultural offerings, visit the official portal site. Follow us for updates on Instagram @ibatabe_official.