Yubari Melons Fetch Record Price at Japan Auction

A pair of premium Yubari melons sold for a record 5.8 million yen (approximately 31,000 euros) at the season's first auction in Japan. This high price reflects the fruit's status as a luxury item.

22 May, 08:17 — 22 May, 08:17

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japan-timesMostly Factual6d ago

Yubari melons fetch record ¥5.8 million at first auction of season

The melons will go on display at Keio Store's Sakuragaoka supermarket in western Tokyo before tasting events begin next week.

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First report: n1-serbia · 22 May, 05:57|Full coverage: 3 · 2h|Window: 2h

n1-serbia22 May, 05:57First to report

U Japanu par dinja prodat za 31.000 evra

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mkd-mk22 May, 07:43

Во Јапонија пар дињи продадени за 31.000 евра

japan-times22 May, 08:17Latest update

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Yubari Melons Fetch Record Price at Japan Auction

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Yubari melons fetch record ¥5.8 million at first auction of season

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U Japanu par dinja prodat za 31.000 evra

Во Јапонија пар дињи продадени за 31.000 евра

Yubari melons fetch record ¥5.8 million at first auction of season

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