[BEB5 Tsuchiura] Melon is not just for eating! ? The “Whole Melon Festival” will be held again this year in Ibaraki Prefecture, which has the highest production volume of melons in Japan.
Hoshino Resort Press release: April 24, 2025 [BEB5 Tsuchiura] Melon is not just for eating! ? “Melon Whole Festival” will be held again this year in Ibaraki Prefecture, which has the highest production volume of melons in Japan. ~Open the melon-shaped capsule to find original goods! ? Melon Gacha is now available! ～
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/33064/1285/33064-1285-18fc1830dad045cb7a6e7b09b01cf63d-3900×2601.jpg Melon whole festival space At BEB5 Tsuchiura by Hoshino Resorts, which provides an experience that is “more than an izakaya but less than a trip,” from May 16th to August 31st, 2025, you can enjoy more than just eating melons! ? The “Melon Whole Festival” will be held again this year in Ibaraki Prefecture, which has the largest production of melons in Japan. During the event period, we will also be offering red-meat melon menus such as “Whole Melon Shaved Ice,” “Melon Smoothie,” and “Whole Melon Cream Soda.” Melon lanterns made of washi paper infused with melon skin will also be featured, making it an event where you can not only taste the melons, but enjoy them as a whole at BEB5 Tsuchiura, located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan’s largest producer of melons. Background Ibaraki Prefecture’s production of melons has been the highest in Japan for 26 consecutive years (*1). To help you get to know the charm of melons, which are in season from early summer, we have prepared a wide variety of cool, summer-like menu items such as shaved ice and smoothies. In addition, we focused on the traditional craft of Ibaraki Prefecture, “Suifu chochin” (*2), and the intangible cultural property, “Nishinouchi paper” (*3), and decorated the space with brightly colored lanterns made of melon skin kneaded into washi paper. We planned this event with the hope that the younger generation visiting Ibaraki would learn about Ibaraki Prefecture’s proud melons and traditional crafts. (*1) Ibaraki Prefecture Sales Strategy Department Sales Strategy Division Let’s Eat Ibaraki From the Ibaraki Food and Agriculture Portal Site (*2) Swift Chouchin. A type of lantern that was created during the Edo period as part of the industrial promotion of the Mito domain. It is produced using a unique method of hanging one lantern, and is characterized by a durable lantern. (*3) Nishinouchishi. A type of washi paper made from the clear streams of Okukuji, Hitachi Province, and from high-quality mulberry, a specialty product. It has been designated as a national and Ibaraki prefecture intangible cultural property. Features of “Melon Marugoto Festival” Feature 1 100 melon lanterns decorating the public space “TAMARIBA”
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/33064/1285/33064-1285-d89c66f7c628186e2b8843ae4df27e88-3900×2601.jpg Lantern made with melon skin During the event period, 100 original melon-shaped lanterns will be displayed on the walls and ceiling of TAMARIBA. Melon lanterns were made by craftsmen of Suifu chochin, a traditional craft in Ibaraki prefecture. The Japanese paper used for the lantern is Nishinouchi paper, which is infused with melon skin. By mixing melon fibers with washi paper, the light becomes softer. This year, garland-shaped melon lanterns made of mini-sized lanterns will also be introduced, illuminating the space with vivid colors. Feature 2 Extensive melon menu with “red meat melon” available for a limited time only during the event!
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/33064/1285/33064-1285-e033cfcf60fc1522b65efe2f1327fb2a-3900×2601.jpg Whole melon shaved ice (red meat/green meat) TAMARIBA’s cafe sells a total of three types of melon sweets and drinks: “Whole Melon Shaved Ice,” which is shaved ice served in a melon bowl, “Melon Smoothie,” which is made by cycling, and BEB5 Tsuchiura’s specialty, “Whole Melon Cream Soda.” Furthermore, this year, for a limited time only during the event, you can choose between melon and red meat. Blue-fleshed melons have a refreshing taste, while red-fleshed melons have a rich sweetness and aroma. It is also recommended that you compare the tastes with friends. You can enjoy a variety of melon menus unique to Ibaraki Prefecture, which grows many different types of melons. Feature 3: Spin the “Melon Gacha” and get original melon goods as a memento of your trip!
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/33064/1285/33064-1285-d785112794d01ff042ed62ab969f0a28-3900×2601.jpg Original goods that can be won with melon gacha This year, new original goods that can be won with “Melon Gacha” will be released. When you spin the “Melon Gacha”, a melon-shaped capsule will come out. You can win stickers, keychains, badges, etc. of the Heisei retro original character “Meloncchi” and take them home as souvenirs of your trip. In addition, there are rare tickets that can be exchanged for melon sweets such as “Whole Melon Cream Soda”, making it an experience unique to BEB5 Tsuchiura where you can enjoy melon to the fullest. [Cooperation] Futaba Foods Co., Ltd. The capsules for this event’s “Melon Gacha” are made from melon-shaped containers used in Futaba Foods’ frozen dessert “Melon.” In addition, the “Melon Gacha” includes a special exchange ticket for 1 box (30 pieces) of frozen candy “Melon”, which is limited to 10 people. Futaba Foods official website: https://www.futabafoods.co.jp/
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/33064/1285/33064-1285-af47e841fe9f08d5494dbd41813d0f36-1678×327.jpg Overview of “Melon Whole Festival” Period: May 16th to August 31st, 2025 Price: Whole melon shaved ice: 1,800 yen (tax included) Whole melon cream soda: 1,350 yen (tax included) Melon smoothie: 800 yen (tax included) Melon Gacha: 500 yen (tax included) once Location: Public space “TAMARIBA” Time: 24 hours *Whole melon shaved ice only Served from 15:00 to 21:00 Reservation: Not required Target: Guests BEB5 Tsuchiura by Hoshino Resorts The only hotel in Hoshino Resorts where you can enjoy cycling. The password is “addictive night stay.” Even if you don’t usually ride a bicycle, you can We offer a variety of cycling experiences that anyone can enjoy, including the best cyclists Masu. We will meet all your bicycle travel needs. Image
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