The yen's recent surge is hitting many foreigners hard in the wallet.
For those on holiday in Japan, there is little to be done but try to stretch their fast-dwindling travel budgets as far as possible.
On a street near JR Ueno Station in Taito Ward, Tokyo, Tracee Blythe and Laura Carside of Australia said they feel as if prices have doubled due to the yen's appreciation.
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