What Is Furano Melon? Premium Red Flesh Melon from Hokkaido, Japan | Farm Direct Gift
Furano Melon is a generic term for exceptionally sweet, high-quality melons grown in the Furano region of Hokkaido, Japan.
Within Furano, the Yamabe district is renowned for advanced research into melon cultivation methods. Farmers in this area have mastered growing intensely sweet melons by leveraging the region’s fertile volcanic soil and extreme day-night temperature swings.
Nakayama Farm, located in the Yamabe district at the foot of Mt. Furanodake, tests new melon varieties every year. Only the best cultivars for the season and local climate are selected and shipped to ensure peak flavor and sweetness.
*Harvest dates vary slightly by year and weather
Early July – Mid July: King Ruby– Red flesh melon known for its rich sweetness and deep aroma
Late July – Early August: Orfe– Green/blue flesh melon with a refreshing, elegant sweetness
Late July – Late September: Tiara R113U– Rare red flesh variety available into late summer
Furano Melons are graded into three classes —Excellent, Superior, and Good— based on overall evaluation ofBrix/sugar content, netting pattern, and shape.Nakayama Farm ships only “Superior” grade or higher, meeting strict quality standards.
We ship the freshest, sweetest melons in season from Nakayama Farm at the time of your order, direct from Hokkaido. Perfect for summer gifts, corporate gifts, and special occasions. Comes in a premium gift box. Custom gift messaging available.
Each producer calculates the shipping fee differently based on the type of product.
Shipping time
We will ship as soon as the harvest/production is ready. If you have to wait longer due to weather conditions, or if we are out of stock, we will contact you through “Hata’s Hamper”.
We love Nakayama farm melons. We followed instruction when to eat which came with the fruit. The melon is sweet until the edge, yet the texture is crispy! Highly recommended!!
Our goal is to introduce as many Japanese grown and Made in Japan products from multiple producers all over the country to the English-speaking community living here in Japan.
