[Misericordias]

Thank you both for your quick replies.

I've been mulling over the food problem for a bit because my friend would often say that the prices of food in Japan is substantially higher than in the US compared to the quantity of food you're purchasing. On top of that, he said that meat isn't generally consumed in the same amount as the US, so the quantity and price for meat (especially red meat) will be higher than in the US.

I have another question/problem if you will entertain me a bit longer. I have a fairly elaborate desktop that I would like to ship over to Japan, but I have not figured out a solution to do it safely. There's also the problem where I am afraid of becoming a shut-in and not going out to experience my new environment if I do ship my desktop, but I feel like this computer is a part of me and without it, I won't be able to properly function. So what would be the best choice to make in this occasion? If there is a safe way to ship my desktop to Japan, should I do it or should I forgo the desktop so I don't risk the chance of not experiencing Japan?

Also, I heard Japan is not really a card-based society and does most of its transactions in cash. Is that true? How much would be a reasonable amount to carry at all times?

I personally like to run as one of my main forms of exercise, but I cannot stand running in a track or treadmill. Would it be considered rude to run on a sidewalk with pedestrians on it?

Also, what would be an approximate ratio between a traditional Japanese-style toilet, and a western toilet?

Thank you again for answering my questions, they will all be taken to heart!