Melon madness in Japan
A pair of prized Japanese melons hit the market today. They were the first of the season and they fetched 5200 dollars. That’s a steal compared to last year’s record-breaking $26,000 dollars. Tokyo-based reporter Tomoko Hashida tells us what is so special about the Yubari melon.
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