The first auction of the high-class watermelon "Densuke Suka", which is a specialty of Toma Town, Hokkaido, was held in Asahikawa City, and the highest price was 600,000 yen per ball.
Toma-cho's specialty, "Densuke Suka," is characterized by its black appearance and strong sweetness, and since it began to be cultivated as a rice crop, it is named "Densuke" in the sense that it helps rice fields.
At the wholesale market in Asahikawa City, the first auction of this season was held on the 13th, and 113 balls were lined up.
Auctions were made one after another in the midst of dashing shouts, and the highest price was 600,000 yen per ball, the same as last year.
Mr. Kazutaka Oka, who is in charge of purchasing at a supermarket in Asahikawa City, said, "I was relieved to be able to bid off the first" Densuke Watermelon ". I did.
"Densuke Suika" will be harvested until mid-August, and will reach its peak shipment in mid-next month when demand for gifts will increase.