How much money do I need for Japan Trip?

March 27th, 2009
hotels in Japan
Fadu asked:


I will be in Japan for one and a half days. We have our hotel booked by the airport in Narita.We plan on going to Tokyo for one day and spend the half day in Narita before boarding our flight. How much money would I need iin US Dollars for food, transport, and a few souvenirs?

Should I have 18 year old son pay for own vacation?

March 27th, 2009
hotels in Japan
Grassland asked:


Me and my son are considering going on a trip to Japan, and have concluded that with flight and hotel it will cost about $1000 per person. Should I have my son pay this, or should I pay both? He still lives with us.

He has a job, but it doesn’t pay particularly well, however, his living costs are of course not as great as someone who lives alone.

Thanks for any advice.