Yubari melon is by far the most expensive fruit in Japan and even arguably in the world. It is available only to the top 1% in the society because of how rare it is. This is because it is only grown in greenhouses in the Yubari region in Japan.
The pinnacle of Japanese luxury fruit, the Yubari King melon sells for roughly $200 each. The sweet melon, which has become a status symbol, is grown exclusively in the small town of Yubari in Japan's Hokkaido province.
Aside from this luxury status, there are regulations on size, colour and taste set by JA (Japan Agricultural Cooperative), the national regulatory body, when buying produce from farmers for resale. The landmass of Japan is also almost 80 percent mountains, which doesn't leave a lot of room for fruit crops.
Densuke Watermelon
This Japanese fruit is considered to be the most expensive fruit in India. It can cost up about INR 2-4 lakhs per kg.
The reason why the fruits there are so expensive and highly prized has to do with Japan's history of gift-giving culture. Historically speaking, fruits like melons and tangerines were presented as gifts to shoguns, a military ruler, by the aristocratic warriors.
Supply & Demand
It's the same for produce that is only available at certain times of the year – most fruit such as citrus, apples, cherries, grapes and berries are grown at specific times of year so there is an abundance of fruit available at its peak.
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Nearly seedless with a black rind and exceptionally sweet flesh, Densuke melons typically cost around $250 USD. In 2008, a Densuke melon sold for roughly $6,100 USD; it's considered the most expensive watermelon ever sold. While exceedingly rare, Densuke melons aren't exclusively sold in Japan.
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Only one type can call itself “king,” and that's the Yubari King—the ultimate luxury fruit! A top-grade Yubari King Melon has to be perfectly round and have no scars on the rind, and the first harvested pair of perfect Yubari King Melons have been sold for record-breaking prices.
Melon. Melons are the prototypical luxury fruit in Japan, and can be sold for over 10,000 yen per piece.
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The Densuke watermelon is one of the most expensive melons in the world. This fruit is grown in Hokkaido Japan. The low number of fruits produced a season and the high demand for this melon cause its absurdly high prices.
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Shinto gods are often presented with offerings of fruits and other food as well. It's not uncommon in Japan to see a shrine that has a few oranges or even a cup of sake on the altar. Even regular grocery store fruit is considered somewhat of a luxury item in Japan.
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