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Check out a discount ticket shop. They have book tickets, beer tickets, cheaper movie tickets, concert tickets, train and plane tickets, in fact they've got just about any kind of coupon you can imagine. They can save you a few per cent on all sorts of things. It's really worth looking in to. There are even department store tickets you can use to save when you go out shopping.

Unbelievable prices for razor blades, eh? You can make them last two weeks instead of two shaves by drying them thoroughly. It really works! You can make them last even longer if you put some oil on the blades to protect them between shaves.

Most libraries give away books. I once got an autographed copy of Akio Morita's "Made in Japan" for free.

Be stingy with laundry detergent if you're doing a light (not very dirty) load.

Get it used at a second hand shop or from Tokyo Classified. Watch out though, alot of people really believe their old crap holds great value. Finding a bargain is tough.

Flea markets are becoming popular in Japan. Check for postings at your local park or on telephone poles and the like. Just get there early or the only thing left will be someone's unwanted collection of J-Pop (shiver).

If you want to buy new books try Skysoft. No evil credit cards, just wholesome books (even C.O.D. if you like). When the books come, pay for them with book coupons from a discount ticket shop to save yourself a few percent more. Happy, happy.

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