Eventually, farmers started harvesting the square-shaped melons before they ripened to preserve them ... These are some of the most popular shapes in Japanese stores. Skull – Although commonly used to ...

The origins of the square melon trace back to Japan, where agricultural innovation and cultural fascination converge. In the late 1970s, Japanese farmers sought ways to maximize limited space and ...

Among the items the Guns N' Roses frontman has placed on his tour rider, Britain's Sun newspaper reports, is a "square melon," a Japanese novelty designed for easy cutting and storage ...

He then serves the pudding with sweet, refreshing Japanese crown melon, and recommends the type from Shizuoka. Sato says this dessert reflects his culinary philosophy of “pure, simple and ...