Square melons are a thing (and go for about $90 each).
Giving fruit as a gift is the norm in Japan, but as you'd imagine, some fruit is more valuable than others. Enter the square watermelon — a cultural phenomenon that's purchased for aesthetic reasons and not usually eaten. You'd have to hope they have a long shelf life as the decorative fruits go for
around $90 each.
Aren't you ... just a little ray of sunshine .
Hahaha!! Loser!!!
I've had it. It was delicious! My Japanese friends didn't tell me what it was until after I ate it.
#11 Beer in outdoor vending machines was a much appreciated surprise for me.
I am French, and you can get a horse tartare. (raw meat). It minced meat with capers, onions and various other seasonings.
And it tastes great.