[Rare Phantom Melon] The Sensational Dessert 'Melon Boat' Using a Whole Nile Melon, Called a 'Miracle If You Can Buy It,' Returns for a Limited 3 Days!

Okashi no Taiyo, a long-loved confectionery store in Chiba Prefecture operated by Taiyosha Co., Ltd. (Location: 293 Ikura, Sosa City, Chiba Prefecture; Representative Director: Masakatsu Kataoka), will sell its luxurious melon cake 'Melon Boat,' which uses a whole rare 'Nile Melon' from Yokoshibahikari Town, for a limited 3 days this year as well.

This super-popular product, called a 'miracle if you can buy it' among dessert fans, sells out instantly and is flooded with reservations every year.

[Product Name]
Melon Boat

[Price]
1,200 yen (tax included)

[Sale Dates]
Saturday, June 6
Saturday, June 13
Saturday, June 20

[Sales Locations]
All physical Okashi no Taiyo stores

[Best Before]
Same day

*Due to limited production quantities, sales will end as soon as they sell out each day.
*Depending on the growing and harvesting conditions of the Nile Melon due to weather, etc., the variety may be unavoidably changed. We kindly ask for your understanding.

The 2026 version makes the luxurious Melon Boat even more luxurious.

This is a 'greedy whole melon cake' made by luxuriously hollowing out a rare 'Nile Melon' and packing it full of the craftsman's dedication.

Okashi no Taiyo's hugely popular dessert 'Melon Boat,' which has encountered many 'Delicious!' exclamations over the years, returns in 2026, even more luxurious and delicious.

What's inside...

Juicy 'Nile Melon Flesh'

'Melon Gelée' that is 'melty' and 'smooth' (NEW!)

Crunchy 'White Chocolate Pearl Cracker' (NEW!)

Milky 'Pure Fresh Cream' from Kyushu

Fluffy and moist 'Sponge'

Rich, melting 'Homemade Custard'

Fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth 'Genoise Flakes' (NEW!)

In the 2026 version, the jelly has evolved into a 'Melon Gelée' that is 'smooth' and refreshing. Furthermore, the popular crunchy 'White Chocolate Pearl Cracker' has been newly added. At the bottom, 'Genoise Flakes' have been added, which, by being soaked in melon juice, create a fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth texture.

By layering these three 'new deliciousnesses,' the rich sweetness and fragrant aroma of the Nile Melon are enhanced more than ever before. The Melon Boat has evolved into a more multi-layered and rich dessert, offering different textures and flavors with each bite.

'I got to meet it again this year.'

Imagining the moments when you will smile like that, we will make each one with care this year as well. Please come and experience this special taste available for only 3 days.

Overwhelming sweetness of '17 degrees Brix' – The rare phantom melon of Yokoshibahikari Town

Do you know the 'Nile Melon'?

Actually, this melon is a rare traditional variety carefully preserved in Yokoshibahikari Town. It is a 'phantom melon' that rarely appears on the market.

■ Above all, overwhelming sweetness boasting 17 degrees Brix

While the sugar content of a typical melon is said to be around 14-15 degrees Brix, the Nile Melon is in a class of its own. Anyone who takes a bite will be amazed by the difference in its rich sweetness that fills the mouth.

Furthermore, its flesh is fine-grained, and its aroma is elegant and vibrant. Once in your mouth, the overflowing juice spreads, leaving a melting texture as an aftertaste... It is truly an 'unforgettable' special flavor.

■ The reason the Nile Melon is called a 'phantom' is its overwhelming rarity

Currently, there are only about 10 farms nationwide that cultivate the Nile Melon.

Moreover, this melon cannot be harvested all at once like common melons. It has the mysterious property of signaling when it is 'ready to eat,' and farmers carefully harvest each melon one by one every morning, judging its ripeness.

Furthermore, there is a thorough commitment to quality, where melons that do not reach a certain sugar content standard are not shipped. The number of farmers who continue this labor-intensive and technically demanding cultivation style is decreasing year by year, and now only a handful remain in Japan. It is truly a miraculous fruit worthy of being called a 'phantom.'

Will you never be able to taste the Nile Melon again?

'End of Seed Production'

It has been revealed that the supplier, Sakata Seed Corporation, plans to end the production of seedlings, making it a realistic possibility that the current fruits will be the last, and you may never taste them again.

This could truly be the 'last Melon Boat ever.'

This is the only time you can be sure to taste this dessert made with a whole, rare, and expensive Nile Melon. Please enjoy this special flavor, which can truly be called a 'phantom delicacy,' to your heart's content.

A dream-like melon cake packed with '7 layers' – an overly greedy melon cake

Stuffed inside the hollowed-out Nile Melon are a smooth Melon Gelée, a crunchy Pearl Cracker, milky Pure Fresh Cream, two layers of fluffy sponge, a melting Homemade Custard, and the star of the show, the juicy Nile Melon flesh. Each bite brings together different flavors, creating a '7-layer happiness.'

Each layer is filled with the craftsmen's desire to 'make it even more delicious.'

◆ 'Melty' and 'smooth' 'Melon Gelée'

Adorning the top layer is the 'Melon Gelée,' reborn to be smoother.

By reducing the jelly's firmness and assertiveness, the presence of the Nile Melon flesh is enhanced. You can now more directly enjoy the smooth texture unique to the Nile Melon and its juicy, fleshy feel. Furthermore, the gelée's characteristic 'smooth' and easy-to-swallow texture is also appealing. A different kind of refreshing melon flavor spreads throughout your mouth, cleansing your palate and heightening anticipation for the next bite.

◆ Crunchy 'White Chocolate Pearl Cracker'

New this year is the White Chocolate Pearl Cracker (cereal coated in chocolate).

When it crunches in the smooth cream, the milky sweetness of the white chocolate and the savory flavor of the cereal add an accent. The addition of a crunchy texture to the melting flavor creates a deliciousness that keeps you excited until the last bite.

◆ Milky 'Pure Fresh Cream' from Kyushu

The cream used is 'PURE CREAM 35' from Kyushu, recognized by top chefs worldwide.

This cream won the highest rating of 3 stars at the 'A.A. TASTE AWARDS 2019.' Made from high-quality raw milk produced in the rich dairy farming regions of Kyushu, this cream is characterized by its rich milky flavor, deep umami, and fragrant aroma. It is Taiyo's prideful pure fresh cream that allows you to fully enjoy the original deliciousness of milk. The juice-rich Nile Melon and the rich yet light pure fresh cream create a luxurious flavor where freshness and richness beautifully overlap. It is truly a 'blissful marriage' that supports the deliciousness of the Melon Boat.

◆ Carefully crafted 'Sponge Cake' in two layers

A particular point of pride in this year's Melon Boat is the luxurious use of these two layers of sponge.

A thicker 'Sponge Cake' that creates a luxurious cake feel

At the center, a moist and fluffy sponge is used.