In Japan, fruit that is bruised or nicked is found undesirable and you will not find them in many stores. Because of this, the fruit is usually disposed of or consumed by the producer's family, since farmers only supply stores with finest of their harvest. The extra dollars also come into play because the gifting of fruit is a common custom throughout the country and, as with giving gifts, it is best that they are not damaged. Also, fruit that is produced in Japan tastes spectacularly different from fruits that are produced in the US and is of general higher quality.
These strawberries are $1 each. By the way, they really mean the "Do Not Touch" thing...
Yeah, these are real...
These watermelons are $8 a piece
Ever had a $5 mango?
that better be some damn good fruit.
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