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Ibaraki Melon Village: A Unique Experience in Shibuya

If you're anywhere near Tokyo and love fruity delights, you're in for a unique treat! Ibaraki Prefecture, renowned for its exceptional melon yield, is bringing the farm to the heart of Shibuya. From June 5 to June 8, 2025, the area in front of Shibuya Stream will transform into 'Ibaraki Melon Village,' celebrating the finest melons that Japan has to offer.

What to Expect: A Melon Harvest in the City

One of the main attractions of this event will be the melon-picking experience. Attendees will have the opportunity to pick melons directly in a recreation of a melon field, right in the bustling Shibuya district! Hanging melons will be available for easy picking, and visitors can purchase their freshly picked fruit to take home. It’s an experience akin to visiting a melon farm, but without having to leave the city.

A Whimsical Variety of Melon Treats

Along with the picking experience, the event promises a variety of other delightful offerings. You can indulge in cut melons featuring both the green-fleshed and red-fleshed varieties, and try melon-infused products like melon beer and the ultimate melon bun. The event will also feature a host of melon-based sweets and drinks.

If you're looking for stunning Instagrammable moments, don't miss the photo spot with a giant 1.5m melon balloon that promises to be a major talking point among your friends!

Taste the Local Flavors

In addition to delicious melons, food trucks featuring Ibaraki's local delicacies will be present. Indulge in refreshing melon shakes from the famed Saza Coffee or try the unique 'whole melon cream soda' from Sakashu, which has garnered significant media attention. Don't forget to sample the award-winning 'Taimi Parfait Melon Custard Whip' from Taiyaki-ya Green!

Celebrate the Sweetest Best: The King & Queen Contest

A highlight of the event will also include showcasing melons that have won awards in the Ibaraki Melon Contest, including the exclusive varieties like 'Ibara King.' Only a limited number of these champions will be available, and they promise to be a feast for both the eyes and the palate.

This celebration of Ibaraki Melon will be aimed at tantalizing all of your senses—sight, sound, taste, and smell—bringing forth the luxurious sweetness and rich aroma that Ibaraki melons are known for. Whether you're a long-time melon lover or encountering these gems for the first time, you're guaranteed to walk away with an unforgettable experience.

Event Details

• - Event Name: Ibaraki Melon Village
• - When: June 5-8, 2025 (Pre-opening on June 5)
• - Location: Inari Bridge Square, Shibuya Stream, Tokyo
• - Hours: June 5-6 from 12:00pm to 7:00pm, June 7 from 11:00am to 7:00pm, June 8 from 11:00am to 5:00pm
• - Access: Just a one-minute walk from JR Shibuya Station’s Shin-Nan entrance.

Join us for what promises to be a fruity-filled adventure celebrating the amazing flavors of Ibaraki. Let's make some sweet memories together!

For more details, visit: Ibaraki Sense