Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa, an all-inclusive resort hotel with views of the Northern Alps and an ideal base for Shinshu sightseeing (Location: Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture / General Manager: Hiroshi Yamamoto), will hold a "Watermelon Sweets Fair" at its buffet restaurant "Locavore" starting July 1, 2026 (Wed). Nagano Prefecture is known as one of Japan's leading watermelon-producing regions, and watermelon is a beloved summer delicacy. We have prepared visually refreshing sweets such as roll cakes that showcase the color of watermelon and panna cotta with watermelon sauce, in the dessert corner of our dinner buffet. You can enjoy a dinner time unique to Shinshu in summer while savoring the fresh sweetness and refreshing aroma. Additionally, at the newly opened lounge "Waraunj" this spring, we are holding events where you can experience Nagano Matsushiro's unique culture and attractions, such as creating original shaved ice with 100% fresh fruit topping sauces and experiencing Sanada Bushi. Enjoy a leisurely Shinshu summer that can only be experienced here, with clear air, seasonal fruits, and the culture that breathes in this land. Summer Limited "Watermelon Sweets Fair" "Watermelon Roll Cake" - A playful and visually delightful roll cake served with smooth panna cotta and watermelon sauce. "Watermelon Smoothie" - A jelly with a bouncy texture, recommended with fruits and filled with fresh sweetness. Featuring watermelon, the quintessential summer delicacy, a variety of sweet menus are available at the dessert corner of our restaurant buffet. Nagano Prefecture, surrounded by mountains, has a large temperature difference between day and night and is blessed with well-draining volcanic ash soil, which cultivates watermelons with high sugar content. From a cool and refreshing taste to a juicy fruitiness. Enjoy a sweet time that colors your summer night while comparing different textures and flavors. [Sample Menu] - Panna Cotta with Watermelon Sauce - Wate