The PY fares out of Japan are still ridiculous... For example, here are summertime fares for NRT-LAX.
Cheapest Y fare:
4/1～4/26 44,400
4/27～5/3 84,400
5/4～7/12 44,400
7/13～8/23 71,400
8/24～9/30 44,400
Cheapest PY fare:
4/1～9/30 296,000
Cheapest C fare:
4/1～4/26 277,400
4/27～5/3 329,400
5/4～7/12 277,400
7/13～9/30 329,400
Why the hell would anyone buy PY if it's more expensive than C?