In the past year, Ministop has spotlighted melon-flavored treats sourced from all over Japan. And it¡¯s finally showcasing a dessert from the region responsible for growing the finest variety of the fruit.

While the combination is tempting, ¡°Konbini Watch¡± recommends keeping it simple and enjoying the plain Raiden Melon. While it doesn¡¯t quite approach the richness of Hokkaido chain Seicomart¡¯s various melon-flavored sweets, Ministop¡¯s offering is the finest melon dessert it has rolled out yet, doing the region proud.Introduced in mid-March, the chain¡¯s new Hokkaido Raiden Melon soft-serve ice cream takes a famous variety of the produce grown in the southwest part of the prefecture and transforms it into something special. Available in a cup or a cone (?270 after tax for both), it comes in two varieties: a bright orange version featuring only the melon flavor, or a mix that swirls in the store¡¯s delectable vanilla creation.