LANGUAGE: Japanese, English widely spoken
CURRENCY: Japanese yen
BUDGET PER DAY: $50AUD
PRICE OF A PINT BEER: 700 yen (draft)
PRICE OF A COFFEE: 400 yen (café), 130 yen (vending machine)
WHEN TO GO: April (cherry blossom), Autumn (leaves), January/February (skiing)
EXPECT: perfection at every turn, intriguing history, some of the best food in the world, nature, friendly people, plenty of activities
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