Last October, a "gutsy" watermelon was found growing on a median strip of Midosuji Boulevard, a main street in Osaka.

The watermelon’s seeds were grown at Sakuya Konohana Kan, a conservatory in the western Japanese city.

Sixteen second-generation "gutsy" watermelons that are slightly bigger than their parent matured this year.

On September 7, they were served to about 200 visitors at the botanical garden.

S/ Woman / It tastes gutsy.

S/ Girl / It was delicious. It gave me guts.

S/ Man / I hope the remainder of my life will be full of guts.

S/ Woman / It's juicy.

S/ Woman / The taste was rich, full of sweetness.

Officials have not yet decided whether to grow third-generation "gutsy" watermelons for next year.