{"product_id":"ryoma-musk-melon-kochi-1-6kg","title":"Ryoma Musk Melon Kochi 1.6kg","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.seto-wrap{font-family:-apple-system,'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;color:#1a1a18;max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;line-height:1.7;}\n.seto-hero{background:#fff8f6;border-left:3px solid #B15A3C;padding:18px 22px;margin-bottom:24px;}\n.seto-hero-eyebrow{font-size:11px;letter-spacing:3px;color:#B15A3C;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:6px;}\n.seto-hero-title{font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#1a1a18;margin-bottom:4px;}\n.seto-hero-sub{font-size:13px;color:#6b6b66;}\n.seto-section{margin-bottom:28px;}\n.seto-h3{font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#1a1a18;margin-bottom:10px;letter-spacing:0.3px;}\n.seto-p{font-size:14px;color:#3a3a36;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;}\n.seto-spec-table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin-top:8px;}\n.seto-spec-table td{padding:8px 12px;font-size:13px;border-bottom:1px solid #f0ede9;}\n.seto-spec-table td:first-child{color:#9b9b94;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:11px;width:130px;}\n.seto-spec-table td:last-child{color:#1a1a18;}\n.seto-rare-note{background:#1a1a18;color:#fff;padding:14px 18px;border-radius:6px;font-size:13px;line-height:1.6;margin-top:20px;}\n.seto-rare-note strong{color:#E8B080;}\n.seto-pairing{font-size:13px;color:#6b6b66;font-style:italic;border-top:1px solid #f0ede9;padding-top:14px;margin-top:18px;}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"seto-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"seto-hero\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"seto-hero-eyebrow\"\u003eKochi · Top-Tier Musk Melon\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"seto-hero-title\"\u003eRyoma Musk Melon\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"seto-hero-sub\"\u003eBrought directly from Kochi — only by Hokkaido Uni Shop.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"seto-section\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"seto-p\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Ryoma Musk Melon?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRyoma musk melon is a Japanese musk melon grown in Kochi Prefecture. It's raised by the one-fruit-per-vine method: growers trim every other fruit so a single melon takes all the vine's nutrients. The result is a round melon of about 1.6kg, with the netted skin that forms as the fruit ripens and a soft, velvety flesh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"seto-p\"\u003eThat single-fruit growing is what sets Japanese musk melons apart from everyday melons — the sugar and aroma concentrate in one fruit rather than spreading across several. This is the top-tier melon from the farm: larger, with the fine, even netting that marks the highest-quality fruit, and a more delicate, refined sweetness. The flavor is even from the rind to the center, floral and sweet, with a soft, juicy, melting texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"seto-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"seto-h3\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"seto-spec-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRyoma\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKochi, Japan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMusk melon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne fruit per vine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNetting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFine and even (top-tier)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTexture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft, velvety, juicy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 1.6kg per melon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeason\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeasonal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eState\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFresh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"seto-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"seto-h3\"\u003eWhen it's ripe\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"seto-p\"\u003eA musk melon ships firm and ripens at room temperature. Two signs tell you it's ready: the stem (the T-shaped vine on top) dries out — the base stays green while the tips go brown — and the bottom of the melon softens, giving slightly when you press it with a thumb. Once ripe, chill it a few hours before serving and eat within a day or two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"seto-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"seto-h3\"\u003eHow to cut \u0026amp; enjoy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"seto-p\"\u003eCut off the stem, then slice the melon in half top-to-bottom rather than across — the bottom is the sweetest part, and cutting lengthwise gives every piece an even share of it. Scoop out the seeds and pulp with a spoon (don't throw them away — strain the pulp through a sieve for pure melon juice). Cut each half into quarters, run the knife between skin and flesh to free it, then slice into bite-size wedges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"seto-p\"\u003eEat it chilled as is, or serve with prosciutto, over vanilla ice cream, or as a fruit course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"seto-pairing\"\u003ePairing notes — on its own, with prosciutto, over vanilla ice cream, or with a sparkling wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"seto-rare-note\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRipening:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arrives firm to allow for shipping. Keep at room temperature until the stem dries and the bottom softens to a gentle press, then refrigerate and eat within a day or two. A seasonal fruit — availability follows the harvest.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hokkaido Uni Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42487446143142,"sku":"MEL3302","price":159.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/2886\/2886\/products\/AdobeStock_53934688copy.jpg?v=1648324504","url":"https:\/\/hokkaidouni.com\/products\/ryoma-musk-melon-kochi-1-6kg","provider":"Hokkaido Uni Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}