5 Strangely Shaped Fruits That Are Extremely Expensive in Japan

pentagonal orange

As its name suggests, this orange has the shape of a regular pentagon, which was bred by agricultural researchers between oranges and tangerines, and then always grown with a wooden frame to fix its shape. Due to the special growing method, each kilogram of pentagon orange in Japan is expensive, about 700,000 VND per kilogram, and is always in a state of scarcity.goods because each year only a very small number of oranges that meet the standards are sold on the market.

This fruit from Ehime Prefecture not only attracts customers because of its unique shape and strange flavor, but also because of its spiritual significance. The Japanese believe that eating this orange will help students pass their exams, always be lucky and successful in life. When cut open, the orange segments inside are arranged very evenly, balanced, square and sharp, symbolizing the harmony of yin and yang and the five elements.

Black watermelon

Watermelons usually have striped, light green or dark green skin, while the black skin is truly "rare" and only appears in Hokkaido (Japan). This is considered the king of watermelons with the highest price of up to more than 6,100 USD (about more than 130 million VND). The more affordable price is also around a few hundred to a few thousand USD because each year, this region only produces 10,000 watermelons. With its luxurious black skin, this special type of melon is considered a gift that the rich often give to each other.

Black watermelons have very few seeds, or even no seeds, and have an excellent flavor. Currently, Densuke black watermelons are only grown in Toma town, Hokkaido.

Square watermelon

More affordable than black watermelon, square watermelon has appeared for many years on the market, even in Vietnam, with a price of several million VND. This type of watermelon is soldThe Shikoku Islands are used more as gifts than for enjoyment. Just like the five-color orange, the creation of this special-shaped melon requires a fixed frame, which is gradually loosened depending on the growth of the melon.

Square watermelon has been patented.and are not grown anywhere else but Zentsuji. Each year, only 300 fruits are harvested here, and even less if the crop fails. The price of a square watermelon in Japan is about 100-200 USD, but when sold abroad, it can be up to 900 USD.

Snow White Strawberry

It is undeniable that any fruit that causes a fever in Japan will quickly appear in Vietnam and be hunted down. One of them is the snow white strawberry. Instead of being bright red, these strawberries are white as their name suggests. The size of a strawberry can be up to 50g, the size of a child's hand. Even in Japan, the snow white strawberry is a rare specialty grown only on a small farm in Saga province. The locals call it the white pearl strawberry.

In addition to its strange shape, snow white strawberries contain 5 times more nutrients and antioxidants than regular strawberries. The strawberries are juicy and have a distinctive aroma. Although they are expensive, compared to many other "rich" fruits, snow white strawberries are still more affordable. When imported to Vietnam, they cost 1.6 million VND per kilogram but are quite rare.

Red Mango

Red foods are popular in Asian countries because they are believed to bring good luck. Therefore, the red Taiyono Tamago mango variety from Miyazaki, despite its sky-high price, is sought after and becomes a luxurious Tet gift. This red mango variety is sold in pairs with the meaning of luck, priced at 3,000 USD (about 60 million VND).

Red mango is called "egg of the sun" because of its beautiful shape, round, smooth, weighing from 350g or more and especially the delicious flesh. The sweetness of this fruit is considered to be 15 times higher than normal mango.