Japan Isn't Expensive
That's what I used to think too. But that was before. Before I actually went there to live.
When I started living there, I realized that Japan is actually pretty cheap.
The problem is the price range of products and services. You see, the number on the price tag increases exponentially as you climb higher in quality. There's virtually no end. A dish of sushi that costs you ¥105 yen at a kaitenzushi joint might be ¥1500 across the street. The difference is quality. And not only the quality of the fish but also the quality of service. In the end, it's the brand that costs.
So you'll have to learn how to identify and evaluate the options you have. If a bowl of ramen costs ¥1400 in the first two restaurants you walk into, it doesn't mean that that's the right price for it. Try different places and you'll find a lot of cheap joints. Same applies to supermarkets and other stores. Japan is definitely not expensive.
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I totally agree. And I've been trying to convince my friend. Weird that they think nothing of jetting off to Europe and paying with Euro and not complain so much but grumble about the expensive yen.
Thanks for visiting, lina.
Keep trying :)
Japan is cheap!
I'm 1/4 japanese and used to travel to Tokyo several times before as my grandmother lived in Chofu when she was still alive. i agree whole-heartedly on this one! ;)japan is cheap if you know the right places and the right time to find good food with reasonable price.
~Syeera
That's right, Syeera :)
What's your favorite food in Tokyo? I've spent most of the days in Osaka, so I'm not too familiar with the local delicacies.
hey there - I've in japan since two weeks only but one of the first things I realized is that food is cheap oh yeah! Unfortunately i can't say the same about accommodation..
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