Hamamatsu has the longest daylight hours in Japan. Blessed with a warm climate suited for horticulture, there are several beautiful gardens in both Western and Japanese styles near Lake Hamana. We suggest visiting multiple places to enjoy the different aesthetics and flowers at each.

Muskmelon is juicy and has a rich aroma.

Did you know that Shizuoka Prefecture is actually famous for producing cantaloupe?

introduce Kashima Harvest, a tourist farm where you can pick melons in Kurematsu-cho, Chuo-ku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture.

When you go melon picking at Kashima Harvest, you can take home the melon you harvested.

In addition, there is a tasting experience where you can enjoy chilled melons that are perfect for eating on the spot during the hot summer!

Let me introduce you in detail.

Mokuya Foods Co., Ltd. has been loved by locals for so long that when people think of udon, soba, and yakisoba noodles, they think of “Mokuya.”

It opened in 1946 (Showa 21) and this year marks its 78th anniversary.

In 2004, the company opened a directly managed store, “Mendokoro Mokuya,” across from the head office factory.

The udon served at our directly managed stores is made differently from the udon you can buy at supermarkets, and is made using the same recipe as when we first opened our store.

Because customers can enjoy the original flavor of the historic “Mokuya Udon” at a price that can only be found at a directly managed store, the store is crowded with so many fans that there are long lines every day.

Mokuya Foods’ strengths extend beyond udon noodles.

Fresh pasta accounts for 80% of their production and is sold at major pasta stores as well as at Kaldi Coffee Farm, where it is highly acclaimed for being “chewy and delicious.”

This month’s recommendation is Mokuya Foods Co., Ltd.