Economy

Cheap Japan: From Disney to Big Macs, prices are frozen in time

Global bargain attracts hordes of international visitors

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A year-end countdown at Tokyo Disneyland: The theme park's entrance fees are cheaper than U.S. Disney parks.  © Disney

REI NAKAFUJI and TARO SAEKI, Nikkei staff writers
December 10, 2019 05:31 JST

TOKYO -- Long labeled expensive, Japan is now drawing attention for its low prices.

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