In Japan, the spring holidays are underway. As the break began, the New York dollar briefly fell to 158-range yen against the Japanese yen. This was a new 34-year low. Many foreign tourists are benefiting from the weak Japanese currency.
Kawagoe is a historic city located an hour away from Tokyo. Traditional warehouse style residences make this area a popular destination.
The yen depreciation gives inbound visitors more reason to enjoy their stay in Japan.
NHK reported that a foreign tourist said the weaker yen made it easier to shop and visit many places in Japan.
When foreigners smile, Japanese people find it difficult to reciprocate the feeling.
A newlywed said: “I want to go overseas, but I can’t do it now.”
The exchange rate is a major concern for a Japanese couple during their week-long stay in Hawaii.
The woman said, “We often skip breakfast in order to reduce our dining expenses.” The woman continued, “And we sometimes have instant food that we bring from Japan for breakfast. Our trip would have been much more enjoyable if the price was a bit lower.
According to a survey conducted by the major travel agency JTB, more than 70% of those surveyed do not take overnight vacations. The survey says that more respondents are citing financial challenges than last year.