The Melon Kingdom's 'KING & QUEEN' Season is Back! Nihombashi Takashimaya S.C. Ibaraki Melon Fair
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- The Melon Kingdom's 'KING & QUEEN' Season is Back! Nihombashi Takashimaya S.C. Ibaraki Melon Fair
- Nihombashi Takashimaya S.C. is hosting the annual 'Ibaraki Melon Fair' in partnership with Ibaraki Prefecture from June 3 to June 16, featuring 17 limited-time dishes across 15 shops using premium local 'Ibaraking' and 'Quincy' melons.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: May 30, 2026
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Nihombashi Takashimaya S.C. is hosting the annual 'Ibaraki Melon Fair' in partnership with Ibaraki Prefecture from June 3 to June 16, featuring 17 limited-time dishes across 15 shops using premium local 'Ibaraking' and 'Quincy' melons.
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- The Melon Kingdom's 'KING & QUEEN' Season is Back! Nihombashi Takashimaya S.C. Ibaraki Melon Fair (May 30, 2026), PR Times
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- PR Times
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- May 30, 2026
Nihombashi Takashimaya S.C. is hosting the annual 'Ibaraki Melon Fair' in partnership with Ibaraki Prefecture from June 3 to June 16, featuring 17 limited-time dishes across 15 shops using premium local 'Ibaraking' and 'Quincy' melons.
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A total of 15 stores will serve 17 limited-time menu items featuring Ibaraki Prefecture's specialty 'Ibaraking' and 'Quincy' melons.
At 'Ginza Aster Sou Nihombashi' on the 6th floor of the New Building, a Chinese-style parfait is served, layering Ibaraking melon with almond tofu and coconut ice cream.
'Mallory Pork Steak & Cafe' on the 1st floor of the New Building offers a special salad lunch, combining juicy sous-vide pork with sweet Quincy melon and a refreshing basil dressing. Additionally, the popular Taipei-style dim sum restaurant 'Din Tai Fung' on B2 of the Main Building is offering limited-time 'Melon Ping' (shaved ice) using Quincy melons.
Furthermore, for takeout and dine-in, 'Hamadaya' on B1 of the New Building features a melon danish made with Ibaraking.
~ Ibaraking (Green-fleshed melon) ~
Known for its elegant fragrance and sweetness, with fine, juicy flesh. This original Ibaraki breed was selected from over 400 combinations of parent melons chosen from approximately 40,000 specimens over a decade.
~ Quincy (Red-fleshed melon) ~
Quincy melon is a net-type red-fleshed melon characterized by its beautiful orange flesh. Thick, dense, and juicy with a strong sweetness, it offers a smooth texture and a rich, elegant flavor. It is popular among women for its high beta-carotene content.
[Examples of featured menu items]
・Focacceria La Brianza (Italian): Ibaraking Melon Parfait, 1,200 yen (incl. tax, limited to 10 per day)
・Ginza Aster Sou Nihombashi (Chinese): 'Ibaraking Parfait' overflowing with Ibaraki melon, 1,650 yen (incl. tax, limited to 5 per day)
・Ningyocho Imahan (Sukiyaki/Shabu-shabu): Quincy melon with Sukiyaki-seasoned sponge cake and vanilla ice cream, 1,760 yen (incl. tax, limited to 5 per day)
・Mallory Pork Steak & Cafe (Pork Steak/Cafe): Pork Salad Lunch Set with Quincy melon and special basil dressing, 1,680 yen (limited to 5 per day)
・Din Tai Fung (Taipei Dim Sum): Ibaraki Melon Ping (Shaved Ice), 1,300 yen (incl. tax, quantity limited on Fri/Sat/Sun)
・Hamadaya (Bread/Sandwiches): Ibaraki Melon Danish using Ibaraking, 702 yen (incl. tax, limited quantity)
FAQ
When is the Ibaraki Melon Fair held?
It will be held from Wednesday, June 3, 2026 to Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
Which melon varieties are used at the fair?
The fair uses the Ibaraki King, an original green-fleshed melon variety from Ibaraki Prefecture, and the Quincy, a sweet red-fleshed melon.
Where is the event held?
It is held at the specialty stores in Nihombashi Takashimaya S.C. (New Building and Main Building).
What kind of menu items are offered?
A total of 17 limited-time menu items are offered across 15 stores, including parfaits, salad lunches, melon shaves (shaved ice), and melon danishes.
How do I get there?
It is directly connected to Nihombashi Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line and Hibiya Line, a 4-minute walk from Nihombashi Station on the Toei Asakusa Line, and a 5-minute walk from Yurakucho North Exit of Tokyo Station on JR lines.