Although the economy remains weak and the prices of oil and other commodities continue to rise, many Japanese consumers throw caution to the wind come holiday season.
With little time to travel far, many stressed-out people opt to splurge during the winter holiday season on stays at luxury hotels in Tokyo and Osaka.
Meanwhile, those looking abroad can expect to spend more than last year on air travel thanks to higher fuel surcharges.
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