Last weekend we went to the movies. This is very rare for us, since movies here in Japan are so expensive!!! Just how expensive? Well, considering the price of a regular ticket at AMC or Century Theaters at home cost about $9 (Last time I was at home), try doubling that! Yes, it costs about $18 for a regular price movie ticket here in Japan! So, for 2 movie tickets, 1 medium drink, and 1 small popcorn, and parking, it came to a grand total of about $50!!! Can you believe that?!?! Yes, you have to pay for parking almost EVERYWHERE in Japan!!! That comes out to about $25 per person. I can't imagine a family of 4 going to the movies!!! It would cost $100!!! Of course, if you were lucky enough to go on Lady's day (usually a Tuesday or Wednesday, when people are too busy working!) it would only cost you $10! Seems like a deal, right?
Well, we saw some Japanese movie about a windsurfer in Hawaii. In Japanese it is 天国で君に逢えたら (When I meet you in Heaven.) I was crying during the whole movie! It's a true story about a profesional windsurfer and his struggle with a rare form of cancer. (I'm really impressed as to how much my Japanese has improved, if I can understand a movie and cry!!!) I would definitely recommend it if it ever comes out in English!
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geez....sounds like you're having a lot of sticker shock. Time to come back to CA and shop! :)
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