Ibaraki's 'Ibaraking' Melon Featured in Early Summer Sweets Fair at 43 Stores in Tokyo

Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan's leading melon-producing region, presents a melon fair where you can luxuriously enjoy the elegant sweetness and juicy flavor of its brand melon, "Ibaraking." The fair started on May 18, centered around stores in Tokyo. For a limited time, it is available at 43 locations, including "Qu'il fait bon," known for its exquisite tarts and cakes, "Marchen," featuring handmade sandwiches prepared in-store, and other famous patisseries in Tokyo. Offering a refreshing aroma, a meltingly smooth texture, and a refined sweetness, the Ibaraki original variety "Ibaraking" is delivered in special sweets available only during this peak season.

What is "Ibaraking"?

Ibaraki Prefecture is Japan's top melon-producing region, boasting about a 25% share of the national shipping volume. "Ibaraking" is an original prefectural variety born in Ibaraki after more than 10 years of development and crossbreeding from over 400 combinations. Nurtured in well-drained soil and a mild climate, the fruit is characterized by its elegant sweetness and abundant juice. When you bite into the meltingly smooth flesh, a fresh and rich sweetness fills your mouth. The name incorporates the hope that it will become the "King of Melons in Ibaraki."

Appearing in 43 Popular Stores Mainly in Tokyo! Introduction to the Melon Fair at Each Store Adding Color to Early Summer

[Event Overview]

Event Period: Monday, May 18, 2026 - Sunday, June 21, 2026 *Event dates vary by store

Participating Stores and Menus: The following 43 stores, mainly in Tokyo

- Qu'il fait bon: "Tart with 2 Colors of Ibaraki Melon and Mascarpone Custard"

- Marchen: "Ibaraki Ibaraking Melon Fresh Cream Sandwich"

- Re:s cafebar & sweets (Res Cafe): "Ibaraki Ibaraking Pudding Parfait"

- Parlor Vinefru Ginza: "Ibaraki Ibaraking Fresh Melon Cream Soda Shaved Ice"

- Rainbow Pancake: "Ibaraki Ibaraking King's Pancake"

- Patisserie Cacahouete Paris (Nakameguro Main Store, Musashi-Koyama Store): "Ibaraki Ibaraking Melon Cupcake Parfait", "Ibaraki Ibaraking Melon King's Shortcake"

- Fruit Chef The SHOP: "Ibaraki Ibaraking Melon Parfait", "Ibaraki Ibaraking Melon Glass Parfait", and 4 other menus

Store Name: Qu'il fait bon

Menu Name: Tart with 2 Colors of Ibaraki Melon and Mascarpone Custard

Sales Price: Piece 1,598 yen / Whole (25cm) 15,984 yen (Tax included for takeout)

Sales Stores: All 12 Qu'il fait bon stores

Sales Period: Monday, May 18, 2026 - Early June

URL: http://www.quil-fait-bon.com/

*Please check store details for more information

A tart where you can enjoy two types of melons representing Ibaraki Prefecture at once. Green-fleshed "Ibaraking" and red-fleshed "Quincy" melons are luxuriously spread over mascarpone custard.

Store Name: Marchen

Menu Name: Ibaraki Ibaraking Melon Fresh Cream Sandwich

Sales Price: 864 yen (Tax included for takeout)

Sales Stores: All 25 stores in Tokyo, Chiba, Saitama, and Kanagawa Prefectures

Sales Period: Monday, June 1, 2026 - Sunday, June 21, 2026

URL: https://www.meruhenk.co.jp/

*Please check store details for more information

A seasonal sweet sandwich filled with sweet and juicy melon using Ibaraki's "Ibaraking."

Store Name: Re:s cafebar & sweets (Takadanobaba Station)

Menu Name: Ibaraki Ibaraking Pudding Parfait

Sales Price: 2,100 yen (Tax included)

Sales Period: Monday, June 1, 2026 - Sunday, June 21, 2026

URL: https://www.instagram.com/res_cafe/

*Please check store details for more information

A luxurious half-cut Ibaraki brand melon "Ibaraking" serves as the bowl. Layered inside are an artisan-made homemade pudding, smooth vanilla ice cream, and fluffy sponge cake, which can be enjoyed along with the sweet melon juice.

Store Name: Parlor Vinefru Ginza (Ginza-itchome Station)

Menu Name: Ibaraki Ibaraking Fresh Melon Cream Soda Shaved Ice

Sales Price: 2,300 yen (Tax included)

Sales Period: Monday, June 1, 2026 - Sunday, June 21, 2026

URL: https://parlor-vinefru.com/

*Please check store details for more information

Topped with ripe Ibaraking flesh and sauce, a bubbly and light fresh melon sparkling espuma, and an American cherry. The middle layer features homemade vanilla ice cream, Ibaraking flesh, and melon sparkling espuma, with white rum served on the side.