Kagawa Prefecture in southwestern Japan started shipping cubic watermelons on July 3.

Fudeoka Ward in Zentsuji City has been growing the square watermelons for 50 years.

The watermelons are often used for decorative purposes.

Around 200 of the unique fruit were collected at the shipping area on July 3, a week later than usual due to weather conditions.

Yamashita, Japan Agricultural Cooperatives member / I want people to look at it and feel that summer has come.

Local elementary school students and foreign media were at the site to film the watermelons on Wednesday (July 3). 

John Daub, American YouTuber / The shape is very unique, so it really stands out. You just want to see this watermelon. It’s like a treasure. It’s like something you’d see in a video game, but it’s real. It’s exciting.

Around 400 of the fruit is scheduled to be shipped by mid-July.