<i>When American humorist Dave Barry traveled to Japan in 1991, he was stunned to find department stores selling $75 melons.</i><p>They still sell those. They're delicious. But not worth $75. Still, if you're going to grow fruit here, you might as well focus on making it delicious.
Great article. Nouriel Roubini says much the same thing in the WSJ
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