This is the Nippon Yell Gummy Kumamoto Watermelon, made with juice from watermelons grown in Kumamoto Prefecture, which remains Japan’s leading producer, accounting for approximately one-fifth of the country’s total yield.

Each piece was a slightly domed, opaque pink disc measuring approximately 2 cm in diameter and 1 cm in height, with a mellow, sweet watermelon aroma. The outer layer had a firm, elastic chew, enclosing a softer, jelly-like centre.

On tasting, the centre released a concentrated sweetness evocative of the ripest inner flesh of a fresh watermelon. With further chewing, the firmer gummy exterior added a mild acidity that brought a refreshing juiciness, enhancing the sense of natural fruitiness and spreading the flavour more fully across the palate. Notably, the watermelon taste was vivid and clean, avoiding the artificial notes often found in Western watermelon confections. The interplay of textures and the balance between sweetness and acidity created a layered and refreshing profile.

Overall, these gummies captured the freshness of ripe watermelon without artificiality. A well-balanced, texturally engaging gummy worth repurchasing.

This Nippon Yell Gummy Kumamoto Watermelon contained 40 g. It was produced in Japan and purchased in Sydney, Australia in 2024.