Originally Posted by
RichardInSF
I know, I know, the first thing I want after I get off the plane at NRT is a Costco churro. Makuhari, here I come!
My experience is that even at Y99=US$1, there are still only two products that are cheaper in Japan than in the US: inexpensive plastic umbrellas and premisses liability insurance coverage.
Oh, OK, Muji. I am amazed that Muji can get away with charging more outside of Japan than inside.
I was actually shocked when I was at AEON the other night that some US booze was cheaper than here! I'm assuming that the currency swing hasn't been accounted for yet but items like Makers Mark were 20%+ cheaper than I pay here in the US! Japan at Y100=US$1 is quite doable it's when it's below 90 it's very painful!
Cheers
Howie