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.
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