So what is it that makes this fruit so expensive? From the Yubari King to the Andes, the Higo green melon, and many more, melons are grown up and down Japan, and they're serious business.

It's not like you can take a peek inside a cantaloupe before you buy it, so here's what to look for so you know if the fruit ...

light yellow-orange with little to no green. Ripe cantaloupe should smell sweet and a little musky. For the freshest taste, use your cantaloupe within 3 days of purchase. When it comes to melons ...