Japan

Why does a melon cost $27,000 in Japan? Well, if you thought you knew the ‘common’ price for fruits, then think again. In countries like Japan, a rare melon can be sold for as much as $27,000 on auction. Quite…

Japan reclaims Sumo-Wrestling crown. It’s been nearly twenty years since Japan ’s home-grown talent won the sumo-wrestling world championship, but now, local talent Kisenosato (real name Yutaka Hagiwara) is wearing the crown. Kisenosato began his sumo career in 2002 as…