"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.bu

"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.