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I Tried Japan's Insanely Expensive Fruit 🇯🇵 Feat. @CDawgVA
I Tried Japan's Insanely Expensive Fruit 🇯🇵 Feat. @CDawgVA
Chris Broad and CDawgVA taste-test Japan's luxury gift fruits, from heart-shaped strawberries to a $140 muskmelon, to see if the exorbitant prices are justified by the quality.
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1Abroad in Japan StudioEducational consultant4.9,AOvVaw2uV_Nk5n1rEBnBNozIkHjy,,0ahUKEwiF0OfgrKOWAxXuiCsGHWfLIawQ61gICigF,Creator's voice- Tochiotome Strawberry · ¥700 — A Tochiotome strawberry from Tochigi Prefecture, known for its perfect heart shape and intense sweetness. It costs about 700 yen ($7) and comes on a gilded pillow. The creator describes it as having a strong scent and a perfect balance of sweetness and sourness, rating it S-tier for its amazing memory.
- Nagasaki Mikan Orange · ¥2000 — A Nagasaki mikan orange, cultivated on terraced hillsides, characterized by its complete lack of natural sourness. Each orange costs 2,000 yen ($12). The creator, initially not an orange fan, calls it the best orange he's ever had, like heaven, and rates it S-tier for changing his mind on oranges.
- Beni Madonna Orange · ¥2600 — A Beni Madonna orange from Ehime, a newer variety released in 2005. It's described as having a jelly-like interior, strong sweetness, mild acidity, and a unique texture, tasting like a high-class dessert. It costs 2,600 yen ($15). The creator notes a massive burst of juice and rates it A-tier, finding it very good but a bit overkill for the price.
- Tenkafu Budou Gaki Persimmon · ¥9500 — A Tenkafu Budou Gaki persimmon, a pride of Gifu Prefecture, named after Oda Nobunaga's expression to 'unite the nation by force.' It costs 9,500 yen ($60). The creator, trying a persimmon for the first time, finds it soft and moldable, with a unique, not-too-sweet flavor. He rates it S-tier, calling it the best fruit of the day and saying it could unite the nation.
- Crystal Bunton Grapefruit · ¥3600 — A Crystal Bunton grapefruit from Kochi, which is actually a type of pomelo, costing 3,600 yen ($21). It's noted for its beautiful cross-section and minimal rind, maximizing the fruit. The creator, who dislikes grapefruit, finds it not acidic at all, like 'night and day' compared to a standard grapefruit. He rates it A-tier, acknowledging the high price but appreciating the flavor.
- Shine Muscat Grapes · ¥14000 — A bunch of Shine Muscat grapes, costing 14,000 yen ($89). These grapes are known for their extreme sweetness, described as having 'twice the sweetness of a can of Coca-Cola.' The creator notes an explosive burst of juicy goodness, like the best part of a normal grape 'times five.' He rates them A-tier, finding a genuine difference in taste and texture, despite the 'extortion' price.
- Sekai Ichi Apple · ¥1100 — A Sekai Ichi apple from Aomori, literally meaning 'number one of the world' and known as the world's biggest apple, weighing half a kilogram. It costs 1,100 yen ($11). The creator describes it as 'something special,' combining the best parts of every apple he's ever had, with an 'obscenely satisfying' crunch. He rates it S-tier, saying he'd 'devour that tree' if he were in the Garden of Eden.
- Muskmelon · ¥22000 — A muskmelon from Shizuoka, near Mount Fuji, costing 22,000 yen ($140). The creator, initially not a fan of this type of melon, finds it 'so watery and juicy' with 'zero resistance' when bitten, and a 'beautiful flavor.' He rates it A-tier, acknowledging the overwhelming sweetness and aesthetic pleasure, but struggles to justify the 'hard to justify' cost.
- Fruit Sandwich · ¥1300 — A fruit sandwich, described as the 'Ferrari of fruit sandwiches,' costing 1,300 yen ($8). It's made with whipped cream and fruit between slices of bread. The creator expresses strong dislike, finding it tastes mostly of whipped cream and would prefer ham. He rates it as 'pretty bad' and advises staying away from fruit sandwiches.