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Originally Posted by RickOShay

That is because they are not third world countries. Third World - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Developing country - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Anyhow many things are expensive in Japan, sometimes for justifiable reasons, and other times because, I feel that Japanese consumers are willing to fork over the money. If people are willing to pay more for something, then what sane business person would not charge them more?

i know right! guess i'll rethink my list Ｏ｜￣｜＿

thanks for the help and clarification guys!