Japanese life
General cost of living (as at Aug 08)
100 YEN equals:
| AUD | GBP | EUR | NZD | HKD | SGD | ZAR |
| $1.00 | £0.48 | €0.60 | $1.27 | $7.20 | $1.27 | R6.84 |
Approximate cost in Japan:
| One day subway pass (Tokyo) | 1000 YEN |
| CD | 1800 YEN |
| Pint of beer | 900 YEN |
| Glass of wine | 600 YEN |
| Cup of coffee | 350 YEN |
| Cinema ticket | 1800 YEN |
| Food snack/ sandwich | 100 to 250 YEN |
Nightlife, food, and drink
Japan has a lot to offer, from outdoor adventures to entertainment only found in the most vibrant cities of the world. Art galleries, museums, cinemas, theatres, dance, music, restaurants, pubs, zoos, exhibitions, Japan has it all and information about leisure opportunities and attractions in Japan and its major cities is available from the internet and a number of English newspapers and free magazines.
Below are some useful websites regarding entertainment and culture in Japan:
www.jnto.go.jp
www.japan-guide.com
www.japantimes.co.jp
www.metropolis.co.jp