In Japan, watermelon is a luxury product. Watermelons in Japanese fruit stores are sold by the piece.

A watermelon can be cut into 8 large pieces or 16 small pieces. The large pieces cost about 980 yen (64 yuan), and the small pieces cost about 390 yen (25.76 yuan).

Black-skinned watermelon price: 121 US dollars (approximately RMB 757). This black-skinned, smooth watermelon is said to have a special sweetness (what other special sweetness can there be) that can be eaten People who have experienced it have a ruthless aftertaste. Due to climate reasons, it only grows in Hokkaido, the northernmost island of Japan. The annual output is only 100, with an average size of about 7 to 10 pounds. Those who can eat this black watermelon must be rich.

The most expensive one weighs 17 pounds and sold for a sky-high price of US$6,100 (approximately RMB 38,200) in 2008. It is a veritable "noble melon" and to be honest, it looks a bit like a landmine.