Lmao my family loves buying expensive fruits (my grandpa thinks expensive == good)
So many boxes of Taiyo no Tamago mangos, Amaou strawberries, etc
I finally had them do a blind taste test and no one could consistently guess the more expensive fruit
I now buy the cheap ones
People in here talking dollars and “it’s cheap”. GTFOutta here tourists.
And the actual answer to this question is they’re more than likely being given as gifts.
People aren’t taking these home by the bag and gorging on them.
Lots of people, they’re a common omiyage
I cannot fathom paying ¥1000 for just 1 strawberry.
You’re not the target market 😆
I got mad when I saw a pack at my local supermarket for 800 yen, because several years ago a pack would have been 400 yen.
And while I recognize this is conspicuous consumption, this is a lot of money/. And conspicuous consumption is disgusting when there are people who can’t even afford a bag of rice to feed their children – as is happening in Tokyo right now.
They’re gifts you give to your boss or coworkers etc.. No one is buying these expensive fruits for themselves.
Far as I’ve seen, these are mostly for gifts and not personal consumption. Even the locals know how pricey these things are that it’s more a sign/ gesture of kindness or consideration than anything else….
People who shop at Tokyu 🤣🤣
Seriously, some people just buy this stuff because it’s “exclusive”. Yea it’s delicious but the cospa just isn’t worth it.
My wife worked in a distribution plant that packaged expensive fruits back in high school. She said that a ton of fruits had to be thrown away because they “did not look good enough to to sold”. It sounded incredibly wasteful and unnecessary.
Can’t find myself supporting this type of stuff after hearing that.
I bought one of those strawberries once. Definitely the best tasting strawberry I’ve ever had by a mile.
I occasionally buy sometime like this when I feel that I am deserving of it. Certainly not everyday consumption fruits but just once in a while. At least I’ve never been disappointed by the taste
I’ve received these from time to time as gifts and given them as gifts, and to be honest, it is quite delightful. I know that the person has gone out of there way and spent an outrageous sum (for fruit), which we consume that day. And, there is no need to find room in the house for a knick-knack or some other useless trinket. Plus, you can talk about it, laugh about it, or share it—nor do you have to display or wear it every time the friend comes over. It is the perfect gift: impressive, loved by the recipient, and gone the same day!
Ngl. I would buy it out of curiosity
If you can’t taste the difference doesn’t I can’t either…
If I can’t taste the difference doesn’t mean others can’t either…
If they can’t taste the difference doesn’t mean no one can’t either…
My wife. 100% my wife
I watched a video on a Japanese YouTube dog channel last night and the lady fed her three Pomeranians a ¥700 apple.
I bought 8 strawberries for ¥1,000 before in Takayama 🙌 most delicious strawberries 🍓 I’ve ever had. Miss them everyday 🥲
My bf. He has money, and he knows I like strawberries. He’s bought me a few of these already 😭
I don’t know, with my wife we actually enjoy buying some of the premium ones sometimes, it’s like buying fancy chocolates, it’s a different product compared to regular fruits.
We still have limits though, the 100$ stuff seems clearly diminishing returns :P, and I have never tried them. But the 2’000yen grapes? Absolutely, I will miss them when I will have to move back.
I would for a fun treat and just to try it!
They are silly things to give to your important ‘konne’ ffs. It’s not that serious foreign friends.
You’re buying the packaging not the fruit 🍓 remember we need to be always very considerate about the environment…
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I almost bought a $100 mango in Mitsukoshi.
Lmao my family loves buying expensive fruits (my grandpa thinks expensive == good)
So many boxes of Taiyo no Tamago mangos, Amaou strawberries, etc
I finally had them do a blind taste test and no one could consistently guess the more expensive fruit
I now buy the cheap ones
People in here talking dollars and “it’s cheap”. GTFOutta here tourists.
And the actual answer to this question is they’re more than likely being given as gifts.
People aren’t taking these home by the bag and gorging on them.
Lots of people, they’re a common omiyage
I cannot fathom paying ¥1000 for just 1 strawberry.
You’re not the target market 😆
I got mad when I saw a pack at my local supermarket for 800 yen, because several years ago a pack would have been 400 yen.
And while I recognize this is conspicuous consumption, this is a lot of money/. And conspicuous consumption is disgusting when there are people who can’t even afford a bag of rice to feed their children – as is happening in Tokyo right now.
They’re gifts you give to your boss or coworkers etc.. No one is buying these expensive fruits for themselves.
Far as I’ve seen, these are mostly for gifts and not personal consumption. Even the locals know how pricey these things are that it’s more a sign/ gesture of kindness or consideration than anything else….
People who shop at Tokyu 🤣🤣
Seriously, some people just buy this stuff because it’s “exclusive”. Yea it’s delicious but the cospa just isn’t worth it.
My wife worked in a distribution plant that packaged expensive fruits back in high school. She said that a ton of fruits had to be thrown away because they “did not look good enough to to sold”. It sounded incredibly wasteful and unnecessary.
Can’t find myself supporting this type of stuff after hearing that.
I bought one of those strawberries once. Definitely the best tasting strawberry I’ve ever had by a mile.
I occasionally buy sometime like this when I feel that I am deserving of it. Certainly not everyday consumption fruits but just once in a while. At least I’ve never been disappointed by the taste
I’ve received these from time to time as gifts and given them as gifts, and to be honest, it is quite delightful. I know that the person has gone out of there way and spent an outrageous sum (for fruit), which we consume that day. And, there is no need to find room in the house for a knick-knack or some other useless trinket. Plus, you can talk about it, laugh about it, or share it—nor do you have to display or wear it every time the friend comes over. It is the perfect gift: impressive, loved by the recipient, and gone the same day!
Ngl. I would buy it out of curiosity
If you can’t taste the difference doesn’t I can’t either…
If I can’t taste the difference doesn’t mean others can’t either…
If they can’t taste the difference doesn’t mean no one can’t either…
My wife. 100% my wife
I watched a video on a Japanese YouTube dog channel last night and the lady fed her three Pomeranians a ¥700 apple.
There are people who buy these.
https://preview.redd.it/8q6knjk1x1cg1.jpeg?width=4284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1d7074c6bd76ca45f58bb7f7e154dd43fa211422
I definitely buy these to eat for myself, but I also buy the regular stuff.
Japan has a gift giving culture to show appreciation for various occasions.
There’s Omiyage, gift/souvenirs brought back from travels for family and friends.
Then there’s Ochugen(Summer) & Oseibo(Winter) seasonal gifts for people who have helped you. Colleagues, bosses, friends, family etc
Also, Temiyage, gifts you bring in appreciation for a host when visiting their home.
Items like these strawberries are often bought for the above purposes.
2 years ago I saw a piramid shaped watermelon for ¥64.800
https://preview.redd.it/ssc9bdrcc2cg1.png?width=960&format=png&auto=webp&s=5aaf160805fa35101189e3b410a70dcff4d51f04
If they are selling it, it means there’s a market and people buying them. 🤷♂️
https://preview.redd.it/vhchbc25k2cg1.jpeg?width=1280&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b8bf786e510297b68d4957450e1ac2c8e09cf9d4
I bought 8 strawberries for ¥1,000 before in Takayama 🙌 most delicious strawberries 🍓 I’ve ever had. Miss them everyday 🥲
My bf. He has money, and he knows I like strawberries. He’s bought me a few of these already 😭
I don’t know, with my wife we actually enjoy buying some of the premium ones sometimes, it’s like buying fancy chocolates, it’s a different product compared to regular fruits.
We still have limits though, the 100$ stuff seems clearly diminishing returns :P, and I have never tried them. But the 2’000yen grapes? Absolutely, I will miss them when I will have to move back.
I would for a fun treat and just to try it!
They are silly things to give to your important ‘konne’ ffs. It’s not that serious foreign friends.
You’re buying the packaging not the fruit 🍓 remember we need to be always very considerate about the environment…
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