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The Weak Yen Has Japanese Travelers Bringing Rice to Hawaii
The weak yen is a big boon to tourists coming to Japan. But for Japanese traveling abroad, it’s forcing them to economize, with some bringing their food with them.
The weak yen is a big boon to tourists coming to Japan. But for Japanese traveling abroad, it’s forcing them to economize, with some bringing their food with them.
This is why we can’t have nice things: an influx of tourism is forcing officials to close off an iconic picture spot of Mt. Fuji.
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