Japan’s $200 Square Watermelons That Only Look Good Enough to Eat
Would you pay two hundred dollars or more for one watermelon? And what if I told you after putting down that amount of cash for one piece of fruit, that you couldn’t even eat it? Yep, Japan is home to the uniquely shaped and inedible Shikaku suika (四角スイカ, しかくすいか) or square watermelon, and if you want one, you’re going to have to be prepared to pay a pretty sum for it. Japan is well-known for having expensive fruit that is produced largely for the gift market, and square watermelons are no exception. But unlike many other fruits that taste as good as their impeccable presentation, this cube-shaped fruit is for display purposes […]