Understand why fruit is more expensive in Japan; see prices

Sources of minerals, vitamins, fiber and other bioactive compounds, fruits are essential for health. However, unlike in Brazil, these foods are treated like works of art in Japan and are priced much higher than usual for Brazilians.

In Japan, for example, it is traditional to give fruit to people. Something that has its roots in culture and in a practice that transcends the mere exchange of objects.

Unlike conventional gifts such as jewelry or designer bags, fruit holds a special place in the hearts of Japanese people, offering a unique and luxurious experience.

Offering a fruit as a gift goes beyond a simple expression of gratitude. It’s a practice deeply rooted in Japan: from Buddhist rituals to offerings on Shinto altars, fruit plays a significant role.

Fruit production in Japan is considered a work of art, where quality surpasses quantity. From the rigorous selection of seeds to the manual care of each plant. Therefore, producers dedicate themselves zealously, from caring for shoots to careful pruning to concentrate nutrients in specific fruits.

The care for fruit also extends to the shops, which look more like luxury boutiques or jewelery shops than simple fruit and vegetable shops. Reputable brands, like Senbikiya, take the experience to the next level.

In addition to cultural roots, the choice to give fruit as a gift is also linked to seasonality. They allow people to experience everything from bright colors to distinct flavors and aromas.

Fruit adds a special touch to gifts, giving a unique sensory experience. Furthermore, it connects people with nature throughout the year and is displayed as true masterpieces.

On the Sansei channel, where YouTuber Cristiano talks about his daily life and curiosities about the Japanese world, the price of fruit has also gained prominence. The currency in Japan is the yen, however the values ​​presented here are already regularly converted into real. A mini watermelon, for example, costs around R$76.91.

According to the Sansei channel, Sembikiya melon costs R$ 170.00. Melons like Sembikiya, with light green flesh, or Yubari King, with orange flesh, represent the pinnacle of Japanese luxury fruit.

A small lemon, for example, costs R$8.51, according to the Sansei channel.

The high value may be scary, but it is justified by the way Japanese culture views fruit, agriculture and cultivation in the country. One mango is equivalent to R$110.66.

If the mini watermelon is already considered expensive by Brazilian standards, the regular-sized watermelon is equivalent to R$170.91.

Pineapple costs around R$21.28 and can be considered one of the cheapest thanks to the fruits presented on the Sansei channel in its video.

In the same price range as the pineapple is the yellow kiwi, which costs around R$21.28. The gold kiwi has a more oval shape than usual, yellow flesh instead of green and the traditional brown skin, covered in hairs. The pulp contains the famous small, black and edible seeds.

Bananas, one of the most beloved fruits in Brazil, cost around R$12.74 in grocery stores in Japan.

Among the fruits presented, the cheapest is the orange, which costs around R$5.50.

Another channel that showed the price of fruit in Japan was Kiyohito Koga. According to what they showed the viewer, the mandarin costs R$18.17.

According to the channel, strawberries cost around R$14.53 in Japan. They were introduced to Japan at the end of the Edo period (1603-1868) and arrived from the Netherlands for ornamental purposes.

YouTuber Leticia Takeshita also made a video about fruit prices in Japan: according to what is shown, a peach costs R$60.35.

Sicilian lemon in Japan costs R$10.70 in Japanese grocery stores.

If the unit and packaging are already considered expensive, in Japan the fruit box is considered a work of art and is used as a gift: according to YouTuber Leticia Takeshita, the price of the box is around R$210.00 .

YouTuber Rafaela Kaori is another who talks about the Japanese world and fruit prices in Japan: a pear, for example, costs R$9.10.