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[Yamagata Prefecture] Obanazawa watermelon is famous nationwide, but there are actually other delicious watermelons in Yamagata Prefecture!

  • ikoke ikoke
  • Last updated: 2022.08.25

There are many delicious and famous watermelons all over the country, and Yamagata Prefecture also has a variety that ranks among these famous watermelons

Its name is "Obanazawa Watermelon," and it is worthy of being the representative of Yamagata Prefecture in terms of shipping volume. However, there is another watermelon that is loved by locals and is just as popular as Obanazawa Watermelon!

This is the "Isazawa watermelon" produced in Nagai City, located in the Okitama region of Yamagata Prefecture

This time we will be focusing on the Isazawa watermelon, which is delicious and has been improved to make it easier to eat .

Please read to the end.

Where is Nagai City? Watermelon is a local specialty!

The Isazawa district, famous for its Isazawa watermelons, is located in the eastern part of Nagai City, Yamagata Prefecture. Nagai City is a place blessed with abundant water and nature, so much so that it is known as the "city of water and greenery .

Watermelon cultivation is thriving in the Isazawa area, located deep within the Nagai city center

What is special about the Isazawa area? Watermelon cultivation? Other fruits too

 

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The Isazawa area is divided into three parts: Shimo-Isazawa, Naka-Isazawa, and Kami-Isazawa. All of the areas are rural, mainly consisting of fields

In addition to vegetable cultivation, there are also many watermelon and grape fields

Isazawa an ideal place for growing fruit because the soil is well-drained and the large temperature difference between day and night increases the sugar content of the fruit .

 

What is the most popular watermelon?

The most popular product these days is the watermelon "Himemakura," which is small enough to fit in the refrigerator without cutting

Furthermore, through further breeding, the seeds became extremely small"Pino Girl" - Eat it without worrying about the seedshas been completed

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Of course I bought it! I cut it right away

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You can get an idea of ​​the size of the watermelon by looking at the plate it is served on

I tried to eat it,I don't even know what to do to get the seeds outI just gobbled it up as it wasThere was no problem finding space in the refrigerator, and my image of watermelon has completely changedPut it away

Scattering seeds on the veranda! It will surely become a nostalgic memory of the Showa era

I want to see other fruits too!

The beautiful grape trellises are so captivating

A wide selection of high-quality grapes (Shine Muscat) is a sight to behold!

The peak apple season is still a little ways off, but early harvest is apparently just beginning

Of course, watermelon is a summer favorite,Autumn is the time for harvesting. There are so many delicious fruits! Sweets are good, but eating them raw is the best!I'd like to go

Other fruits include peaches, pears, and plumsA hidden fruit powerhouseThat's what we can say!

I'm also interested in Nagai City, where the Isazawa district is located!

The Isazawa area has well-drained, fertile soil that is suitable for growing fruits and vegetables

Nagai City, on the other hand, is blessed with clean water, so much so that it is known as the "town of water." Waterways run through the city, and aquatic plants sway in the clear waters, making it a very attractive town

Iris Park, which was created using the abundant water, is visited not only by people from the surrounding area but also from all over the country

Nagai City's Iris Park is a vast park (approximately 3.3 hectares) with1 million irises of 500 different varieties bloom in full glory, including the "Nagai Koshu" variety, which can only be seen hereThere is also

The sweets that are a staple of tourist destinations also look delicious!

A great reuse find!

I went to Isazawa to look for watermelons, and on the way back, while strolling around Nagai City, I came across a wonderful building

The old elementary school building is now a free space and cafe! The shiny, retro school building left us gasping in admiration

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This hallway makes you want to have a mopping race!

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We enjoyed lemonade made with domestic lemons! Here's a photo with the exterior and blue sky in the background

(Please forgive the worn-out hands...)

summary

I visited the Isazawa area of ​​Nagai City to introduce some delicious watermelons, and was delighted to find that they were just as delicious as rumored! I then ventured a little further into the city center, where I had a wonderful encounter

There are still many wonderful places to visit in the small towns of the Tohoku region. Even if you don't have any big goals in mind, why not take a stroll and get away from your daily routine?

You might discover something wonderful you didn't know about!

Thank you for reading to the end

 

 

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