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Japan’s cheapest hotel charges just 130 yen (US$1.20) for a room, with a huge, no-privacy catch
Original source: soranews24.com

So we were surprised when we found a hotel in Japan that offers a room for just 130 yen (US$1.20) a night!
▼ Business Ryokan AsahiOK, so there’s got to be some sort of catch, right?
In any case, to stay in the 130-yen room, you have to agree to let the hotel live-stream your stay on its YouTube channel.
You’re essentially just exchanging your privacy for a cheap hotel room.
On the other hand, the compact dimensions of the room, coupled with the simple, traditional Japanese-style furnishings, means that when you’re in the room, you’re on camera.