japan lifestyle is quite luxury that's why cost is so high. the food and drinks won't be as cheap as malaysia normal restaurant but if you're used to visiting TGIF or tony romas or kampachi then the price would be consider normal to you. lodging got a lot weird weird places. there's very cheap until very expensive. just get a bunker and sleep lo. then some cafe price is quite ok and you can stay there the whole day. save your money on lodging and shoping to try exotic foods there... you can't find these elsewhere but japan.