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https://i0.wp.com/www.fukuoka-now.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/l_nanbu_suika.jpg?fit=500%2C333&ssl=1500333The annual watermelon harvest began in the Kamoto of Kumamoto, Feb 27. The cold winter experienced this year forced a later start of harvest than usual. The first fruit picked will be sent to markets in Osaka and Tokyo. By the beginning of July, 2.2 million watermelons are expected to be sent from Kamoto.