Comments on: Japanese farmer sold a Black-rind watermelon for up to 300,000 Yen ($3800 USD)

By: Umijin

Umijin — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 02:03:00 +0000

Yes, we know that the black one is expensive – I don’t doubt that and am glad you mentioned it. However, it’s not accurate to say that suica normally cost ¥5000 – that’s just not true.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:56:00 +0000

Cool down man and don’t shoot the messenger! I am not doing shopping so I have no clues on how much suica cost and the only time I bought one I did not even check/care about the price!
This said, THIS very particular one are expensive check the Mainichi Daily News link if you don’t believe me. And this article is all about these very special ones!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 17:45:00 +0000

Is the black rind variety supposed to be more flavorful, juicy or whatever; or is that price only for the rarity?

By: Umijin

Umijin — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 17:31:00 +0000

No, you are wrong! The average person isn’t paying ¥5000 for watermelons or even seeing that price for normal suica. I’ve lived here 10 years now, and ¥1500 is the top price I’ve seen in my grocery stores just west of Tokyo. I could probably buy from an exclusive department store for ¥2000 something. In fact, we get great medium sized suica from our local Kobe Gyom Supermarket for less than ¥400. Yeah, life is expensive here, but there is not need to exaggerate in your article.

By: Type1fan

Type1fan — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 14:08:00 +0000

True but look at what we pay for Wagyu steak.

By: Ike

Ike — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 09:55:00 +0000

Mmmm suicas, … and you didn’t apply for a review sample?

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 08:38:00 +0000

That’s crazy. $3800.
Are watermelons really $61? Over here they are cheap.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 08:38:00 +0000

That’s crazy. $3800.
Are watermelons really $61? Over here they are cheap.