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Originally Posted by Umihito
I never understand how exchange rates are such a big deal in deciding whether you visit a country or not. Whenever I look at exchange rates, I just go with what they are. They only ever seem to fluxuate between a few tens of yen. When added all up, I don't think it'd make too much of a difference from a good rate. Maybe only about £15 (about $20) difference? If I've gotten the concept wrong then feel free to correct me. 
Yeah, it seems like other Asian countries hold the key. Tourism numbers from places like Korea and Taiwan went up something ridiculous this year. Something like a 150% increase from last year. XD |
I took $2600 for spending money when I reserved my trip in March '10.... At that time, the rate was 95, so it would have been 247,000 yen.... By the time I actually went there in October, the rate was 85, so it was 221,000 yen, a difference of 26,000yen or $305.... Now that's not $20....
If the exchange rate isn't much of a thing, then why was the US being invaded by Europeans with empty suitcases about a year or so ago? It does make a difference, especially when you're talking large amounts of money....