A traveller’s photo has racked up millions of views on social media, with the person claiming the picture reveals a key reason people should visit Japan. The subject of the photo? A plate of fish. Last Thursday, Canadian podcast host, author, and avid traveller Steph Smith shared her budget meal on X (formerly Twitter), highlighting the meal’s excellent quality and value amid the yen’s lowest exchange rate in over 30 years.
“A huge mistake not to spend some time in Japan while the yen is the lowest in 30+ years. This cost less than $5 and some of the freshest fish I’ve ever had,” Smith posted on X. The post featured a tray brimming with fresh sashimi , a big bowl of rice, miso soup and a few side dishes.
Converted from Canadian currency, it cost her just $6. It quickly garnered over 2.6 million views over the weekend, with over 20,000 impressions and more than 3000 saves.
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