Just wondering how much pocket money should I bring if ever I decide to go Japan for 1 week.600,000 yen.went to japan for a week and only used up 3000usd excluding accommodation and airfare. if you plan to go around japan get the JR pass or night busesbetter go now when the yen is cheapnot sure what you mean by maximize, can you elaborate what do you plan to doI went for a week and only spent a little less than $200. But I didn't buy much for Omiyage and pretty much lived on CC Lemon and Pocky.That was also back in the '90s when the dollar was a fair bit higher then the yen.What exactly are you looking to do? It really makes a big difference, especially if you aren't going out of Tokyo. Bring as much as you can either way.Well he did say "maximize Japan experience" - that would include the following:*Touring around. Gunna cost a LOT of cash just to get around if he's serious about going from place to place. Even more if he doesn't know what he's doing and gets a taxi*Buying souveniers: Oh man. talk about money money money*Eating out: That's Unagi (eel) season so be prepared to spend (if you go to a GOOD place) about 2,500 yen for a meal. That alone will be 17,500 yen right there for nice evening dinners. More if he goes to try something unique like fugu (look at 12,000 per dinner per person - just had that experience while taking 9 clients out for Fugu in Asakusa... fuck me...)*Entrance costs for museums: Pocky museum, Ramen museum, Salt museum, Pachinko museum, Gundam museum, etc etc etc. Each costs between 700 and 1,500 yen.*Snacks throughout the day + liquids so he doesn't keep over: Tack on another minimum 1,500 per day just to keep you hydrated.*Shopping: Not souvenirs, just cool shit for yourself. Japanese electronics and gadgets, sex sleeves (Onna-holes) if you're a single guy and desperate, DVD's, manga, etc.*Money for liquor if you like to go out and party it up: Tack on 8 to 10,000 yen per 'outing'.*Cash for Maid Cafe's if he's going to try it: Entrance into most in Tokyo is roughly 2,500 yen ontop of the price of your drinks and food. I suggest my buddies establishment in Akihabara called 'Friendly Fire'. Walk straight North on the West-entrance of Yodobashi Camera, it's about 2.5 blocks up and on the right. 3rd floor (up a huge horrible stairway)*13,000 or so if he wants to see some porn-stars dancing in Asakusa (Maria Ozawa, Yuko Kazuki, Yummi Ichikawa, Victoria or 'Vicky' Slavik). Even more if you want a lap-dance.So... that's a general idea. It's not mentioning the hotel/hostel cost either or anything else you might need cash for. If you wear glasses, you can pick up some awesome specs for 7000 yen. Super cheap compared to Canada anyhow.What I mean with maximize is experiencing things that could only happen in Japan. All sorts of ONLY IN JAPANOK, so 600,000 yen.Quote:Originally Posted by aquamarineaquamarineVery informative thank you so muchThis thread is awesome beyond words.