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As Japan’s yen peaks, is the era of budget-friendly trips coming to an end for Australian travellers?

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: The Guardian
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  • Reported by The Guardian and published Sun, 13 Sep 2026 15:00:09 UTC.

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