Japanese melon soda is wholly unique, with a delicious flavor, vivid color, and rich history. It's hard to find but easily ...

So what is it that makes this fruit so expensive? From the Yubari King to the Andes, the Higo green melon, and many more, melons are grown up and down Japan, and they're serious business.

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 ...