2. Fruit That Costs More Than Your Rent
In Japan, fruit isn’t just food — it’s art.
Apples are hand-polished until they shine like glass. Melons are grown in velvet hammocks to ensure perfect shape and sweetness. And those famous Yubari King melons? In 2016, a pair sold for $27,000 at auction.
Why so expensive? Because fruit here is often a luxury gift — a way to show respect, gratitude, or even love. Every bite is meant to be savored, not rushed.
In Japan, even a strawberry can be a masterpiece.