I Lived On $20 In Tokyo For 50 Hours - Summary

Summary

The narrator embarks on a "cheap day" and an "expensive day" in Tokyo, Japan. On the cheap day, they spend £20 and visit the Inner Market, a now-defunct food market, where they indulge in a variety of food items, including a mango for £25 and scallops for £500. They also visit the Harajuku District, a bustling area known for its fashion and youth culture. The narrator then tries out a thrift store and finds a tuna that weighs around 20-30 grams. They spend roughly £5 at a local restaurant, where they enjoy a professional slime day.

On the expensive day, they spend £20,000 and visit the Gucci restaurant. They also try out a karaoke bar, a karting experience, and a shopping spree with their friend Hero. They end their day at a rooftop bar. Throughout their experiences, they emphasize the importance of having a good time regardless of the budget.

Facts

1. The speaker is in Tokyo for a "cheap day" and an "expensive day", spending £20 on the former and £20,000 on the latter.

2. Tokyo is the second wealthiest city in the world and has the highest growing population of millionaires.

3. The speaker visited a market where the food looked unreal and was planning a food tasting session.

4. The speaker visited a restaurant where they spent roughly £5 on food. [Source 2](https://www.stackoverflow.com)

5. The speaker visited the Harajuku District, which is rumored to have about 150,000 people turn up every day. [Source 3](https://www.stackoverflow.com)

6. The speaker had lunch at a place that served Chinese spicy Sesame Ramen for £1. [Source 3](https://www.stackoverflow.com)

7. The speaker commandeered a bike to save costs while exploring Tokyo. [Source 3](https://www.stackoverflow.com)

8. The speaker visited one of Tokyo's 4,000 temples as part of their "free activity". [Source 4](https://www.stackoverflow.com)

9. The speaker participated in a fishing activity that cost them £2.30 for an entire fish. [Source 4](https://www.stackoverflow.com)

10. The speaker spent £20 for a karaoke experience in a bar with a vibe described as "immaculate". [Source 4](https://www.stackoverflow.com)

11. The speaker spent £3.4 million Japanese Yen (approximately £23,000) on their "expensive day", which included visiting the Shibuya Crossing and a Gucci restaurant. [Source 5](https://www.stackoverflow.com)

12. The speaker ended their "expensive day" at Tokyo's best Rooftop Bar. [Source 5](https://www.stackoverflow.com)