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I'm not exactly an exchange student — I'm an American attending university here in Tokyo.

Er, about the contact lenses, you will be able to get them here for sure, if you bring the boxes with you. I didn't even need a prescription.

And you should probably look into getting an electronic dictionary. A lot of the stores in the tourist-heavy areas have English-speaking staff members who can help you out with that.

Also, anticipate that food here will cost more and so will going out :3 A lot of the exchange students I know are completely broke now because they didn't anticipate that at all.

How are you managing your money while you're here?