TOKYO: Two coveted Yubari melons have fetched 2.7 million yen (almost $25,000) at a traditional auction marking the start of the season on Japan's Hokkaido island. This was more than 22 times last year's price, the auction organisers said on Monday. Similar in size to a cantaloupe, the orange-fleshed Yubari melons are renowned for their high quality and sweet taste, reports dpa news agency. Last year, a pair of melons had sold for 120,000 yen - a fraction of what is normally achieved at the start of the season. The bargain price was due to the coronavirus crisis. IANS
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