Japan isn’t as expensive as people often say, but visitors should expect to pay a lot more than other Asian countries. What makes Japan so much better though is that because of all the great transportation, you can do much more in one day.
Daily Costs
Here are some rough numbers for budget travelers coming to Japan, including accommodation and transportation costs:
Single Traveler
6000-8000 yen
Two travelers
5000-6000 per person
Multiple
4000-5000 yen per person
Dorm bed: 1500-2500 yen
Hostel room: 3000-4000 yen
Budget meal: 500 yen
Bento: 400-600 yen
All-you-can-eat meal: 800-1000 yen
Bus ticket: 200 yen
City train ticket: 180 yen
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Super Cheap Japan 
I agree that Japan is not too expensive, contrary to many opinions. Of course it can be relative to your currency exchange rate.
From an Australian perspective, around 2009 our exchange rate was around 0.50 and recently it has got to as high as 1.00. Essentially meaning a trip costs half as much as 5 years ago.
Exchange rates aside, the options for accommodation are many. We have stayed in Hostels, Business Hotels, real hotels and ryokan. At $130 a night, the hotel was by far the costliest, but still great value for what is was.
Can’t get a hotel an equivalent hotel in Sydeny for $130
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Yes, I think for many westerners now is the time to visit Japan!
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