New Japanese Watermelon Comes from the Heart
It may be filled with soft and pink fleshy bits but this Japanese invention is by far the strangest representation of love we have seen in some time.
An enterprising farmer and his wife in Kumamoto, Japan have created a heart-shaped watermelon.
It was an act of love for the couple where they wanted the fruit of their labor to symbolize their feelings for each other … and for their profession. Who says you can’t be too attached to your work?
The endeavor took three years to perfect and thereby, does show profound dedication to their work. Of course this is hardly a surprise given that the country is famous for producing creatively-shaped fruits and vegetables.
The couple managed to cultivate 20 watermelons in time for Mother’s day and sent off a few of them to be displayed at the Iwataya Department Store.
People say that perfect love always comes with a price and this is certainly true for these watermelons. Each fruit was tagged at a hefty 15,750 yen ($160).
By shinigami on 01-09-2009
Comment by pacat
September 1st, 2009 at 6:25 pm
Thats okay,I will take nsomething that will last longer then a one way trip through my gastric system
Comment by Mangearti
September 1st, 2009 at 7:22 pm
How is this done? I've seen the square watermelons before, but this is way weirder.
Comment by Brandt
September 1st, 2009 at 7:54 pm
Wow, that's pretty neat. But $160?
Comment by Online Guitar Tuition
September 1st, 2009 at 2:05 pm
Turn it upside down and it looks like a bum. Just sayin’.
Comment by pacat
September 1st, 2009 at 9:29 pm
i IMAGINE IT IS DONE THE SAME WAY, IN SOME FORM OF A MOLD.
Comment by BTS
September 1st, 2009 at 10:51 pm
That's awesome! I'd gladly spend the $160 for one.
Comment by Japanese Words
September 2nd, 2009 at 4:52 am
Yeah, the Japanese have been making shaped watermelons for years. Won't see me spending $160 on them though!
Comment by mathman72
September 2nd, 2009 at 11:37 am
How does this price compare to a normal watermelon in Japan?
Comment by pacat
September 3rd, 2009 at 1:12 am
I HAVE A CUTE LITTLE CANTALOPE I WILL SELL YOU FOR A HUNDRED DOLLARS
Comment by a japanese
September 3rd, 2009 at 4:23 am
I think it is 3~8 times.
Comment by malaycan
September 8th, 2009 at 9:30 am
really awesome..
Comment by malaycan
September 8th, 2009 at 9:47 am
really awesome..but with the price i dont think i will buy it..huhu