Yubari melons were sold for $7,000 at the first auction.

2025-05-27 00:00

A pair of Yubari melons were sold for 1 million yen (approximately $7,000) at the first auction at Sapporo Central Wholesale Market in Japan on Monday. This price represents a decrease of 2 million yen compared to the previous year. The buyer was a company from Otaru that specializes in agricultural products.

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