One thing I've never understood is why people think that Japan is expensive. Compared to Australia I have found living in Japan to be incredibly cheap. Housing here is ridiculously cheap. In some areas they practically give land away to stop towns becoming ghost towns. The house I bought here was at a cost that would barely even get you a dog house in the middle of the outback in Australia. Nearly all food items and nearly anything else is cheaper here than back in Aus. So if you think Japan is expensive I don't suggest you ever go to Australia!
