20 Japanese Businesses Making The Most Expensive Products In The World | Business Insider

Foot-stomped calligraphy ink from Nara will set you back over $1,000.nMatsusaka wagyu from Mie Prefecture? A single cow once sold for about $400,000. nnAnd say you're in the market for a bonsai tree. Well, many of those are considered priceless. Japan is full of people who've dedicated their lives to perfecting their crafts. But the skills, resources, and time needed to create goods like these don't come cheap. nnHere's why 20 Japanese products and delicacies are so expensive. nn00:00:00 - Intron00:00:45 - Chef’s Knivesn00:10:31 - Calligraphy Inkn00:22:41 - Wagyu Beef n00:34:44 - Chiso Simonosn00:46:47 - Japanese Swordsn00:52:13 - Eelsn00:58:41 - Bonsai Treesn01:04:14 - Longbowsn01:11:08 - Calligraphy Brushesn01:20:11- Tiger Fugun01:25:43 - Iron Kettlesn01:36:32 - Matchan01:47:14 - Matsutake Mushrooms n01:55:04 - Denimn02:06:00 - Porcelain n02:13:50 - Saken02:31:34 - Soy Sauce n02:44:09 - Olive Wagyun02:53:12 - Honma Golf Clubsn03:03:28 - Hair Shears n03:13:09 - CreditsnnWATCH MORE SO EXPENSIVE VIDEOS:nWhy Huitlacoche (Corn Smut) is So Expensivenhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_bP16bnavonHow Farmers In One Indian Village Crafted The Most Expensive Nutmeg and Macenhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXXWHa4CpC8n10 Of The Most Expensive Items Made In Indianhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hurdpPzEKjInn------------------------------------------------------nn Insider tells you all you need to know about business, finance, tech, retail, and more.nnVisit our homepage for the top stories of the day: https://www.businessinsider.comnInsider Business on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/businessinsidernInsider Business on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insiderbusinessnInsider Business on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/businessinsidernInsider Business on Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/discover/Business_Insider/5319643143nInsider Business on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessinsidernn20 Japanese Businesses Making The Most Expensive Products In The World | Business Insider