[futurebeast]

Don't get me wrong. There are plenty of native things in Japan, but a lot of times they are more expensive that imports. You see, Japanese society is highly protectionist and not in the traditional sense. Everyone keeps their jobs, not as much as before, but more than here. So prices of domestic items are inflated as it may switch many well paid hands on the way to your local grocer. The good news is they will treat your lunch ever so lovingly.

My steak was delicious by the way. Spago; Wolfgang Puck you dog you....