circle K in Japan

crazy expensive

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May 26th 2006
Japan is extremely expensive. I would never have been able to afford to come here if not for Risa's parents. It cost them $35 dollars to drive on the highway to the airport...each way. A man's haircut cost between $30 and $40. So far budget is doing awesome. This is my third day here and I have only spent $20. Once again thanks to Risa's parents. I was looking at some hats yesterday and I did not ... read more

Asia » Japan » Tokyo

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In 1603, a Tokugawa shogunate (military dictatorship) ushered in a long period of isolation from foreign influence in order to secure its power. For 250 years this policy enabled Japan to enjoy stability and a flowering of its indigenous culture. Fol... ... read more