Good to get more input about the prices.
Really? Two years and never a single encounter? Wow. I have a friend who it's happened to multiple times on multiple trips. I hope I don't encounter someone with such an attitude, as it's purely ignorant, but if I do, I'm sure I can deal with it peaceably.
Edit: I also see you were there from '96-'98. The attitude many have taken may have changed over the past decade?
In other news, I may have found a cheaper Cell provider.
Myjapanphone, Japan cell phone rental detail.
I don't see any deposit fees or anything. If it all checks out, this would be a drastically cheaper solution. What do you all think?
Thanks.
-Nao