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7. Exorbitantly Priced Fruit
What it is: an exclusive variety of premium mangoes grown exclusively on the island of Kyushu.
Mangos were invented in the 1980s, and their average price in the United States is between $1.50 and $200 per mango. Things operate a bit differently in Japan, where the Miyazaki mangoes, which are grown in the Miyazaki prefecture on the island of Kyushu in the south of the country, may fetch up to $5,000 (though they often average between $100 and $200).
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Very, Very Expensive Fruit on Pinterest/@youcouldtravel
The picture shows you how pricey mangoes are already. That mango is far from $1.50; it's closer to $98. These mangoes are exceptionally sweet and delicious, which explains why they are so pricey. To ensure they have a 15% sugar content, a rich red color, and a substantial weight, they go through stringent quality control and growth conditions. These mangoes are more expensive since they are rare, which makes them a delicacy in Japan.
8. Complete Body Parasol
What it is: an umbrella covering your whole body.
Invented in the 2010s; Average Cost: $30–$50*
You will still get a few raindrops on you, even if you take out an umbrella. If you're holding a standard umbrella, anyway. The rain is no match for you if you have a special Japanese full-body umbrella.
Whole Body Umbrella via Pinterest and TuckTalk
These full-body umbrellas have a space-age appearance. Their full-body, geometric design is protected from the rain by floor-length plastic. There are also versions with circular webbing that reaches the wearer's knees. Perhaps these bizarre shields will find their way onto the shelves of convenience stores and be sold by street vendors. However, in the interim, the West will have to settle for an ordinary umbrella.
