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I can't specifically speak to mangoes since I haven't tried them in that many places, but melons in the United States are outright terrible in comparison to any

I can't specifically speak to mangoes since I haven't tried them in that many places, but melons in the United States are outright terrible in comparison to anything I had when I lived in Japan. They cost more but you're pretty much guaranteed quality. A relatively inexpensive melon in Japan might be about 10 bucks but its going to be as good as the best melon you can get in the crap shoot at the grocery store. When you start moving up in price the melons basically become so good that they are an out and out replacement for any kind of high end dessert. Theres no need for ice cream, yogurt, honey, etc because the melon is just that good.

js2 6y ago
What kind of melon? We have fantastic watermelon here if you get it in-season and local and I've been pretty happy with cantaloupe and honeydew. A lot of problem is Americans have no clue what in-season fruit is and don't buy local. NC has a bounty of fruit and vegetables available locally grown: https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/central-north-carolina-planting-calendar-for-annual-vegetables-fruits-and-herbs https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/central-north-carolina-planting...
- 9nGQluzmnq3M 6y ago
  "Melon" (メロン) in Japan always means honeydew. $100 is a perfectly normal price for a high-end melon (Yubari etc) and the record is over $20000. https://www.businessinsider.com/japanese-melons-cost-price-so-expensive-japan-2019-6 https://www.businessinsider.com/japanese-melons-cost-price-s... That said, the pricy melons are usually bought as gifts, not eating yourself. Compare with eg. high-end whiskey.
  - js2 6y ago
    I'm very happy with my $3 honeydew in season so I don't think I want to ruin that by having $100 melon. Ignorance is bliss! (I'm also pretty happy with $30 bourbon compared to what single-malts are up to these days.)
yibg 6y ago
I miss fruits in general in japan. It’s one of those things I’m willing to pay a premium for because they are just that much better. I can’t eat honey dew and cantaloupe in the states anymore.

js2 6y ago

What kind of melon? We have fantastic watermelon here if you get it in-season and local and I've been pretty happy with cantaloupe and honeydew. A lot of problem is Americans have no clue what in-season fruit is and don't buy local. NC has a bounty of fruit and vegetables available locally grown: https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/central-north-carolina-planting-calendar-for-annual-vegetables-fruits-and-herbs https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/central-north-carolina-planting...

9nGQluzmnq3M 6y ago
"Melon" (メロン) in Japan always means honeydew. $100 is a perfectly normal price for a high-end melon (Yubari etc) and the record is over $20000. https://www.businessinsider.com/japanese-melons-cost-price-so-expensive-japan-2019-6 https://www.businessinsider.com/japanese-melons-cost-price-s... That said, the pricy melons are usually bought as gifts, not eating yourself. Compare with eg. high-end whiskey.
- js2 6y ago
  I'm very happy with my $3 honeydew in season so I don't think I want to ruin that by having $100 melon. Ignorance is bliss! (I'm also pretty happy with $30 bourbon compared to what single-malts are up to these days.)

yibg 6y ago

I miss fruits in general in japan. It’s one of those things I’m willing to pay a premium for because they are just that much better. I can’t eat honey dew and cantaloupe in the states anymore.