Black Densuke watermelon in Japan sells for a mere $ 1 . Nearly 18-pound melon is grown only on the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido . It is one of only a few varieties that is made available each year . Buyer says he wants to support local agriculture , according to an official .
Black Densuke watermelon in Japan sells for a record $ 6,125 . Nearly 18-pound melon is grown only on the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido . Melon is one of only a few thousand that is made available each year . Buyer says he wants to support local agriculture , according to an official .