Host Demands Extra Cash

After a 14-hour flight, you arrive at your Airbnb in Tokyo during peak cherry blossom season. The host, who seemed professional online, is now demanding an additional ¥20,000 ($140) in cash, claiming 'seasonal adjustments.' With all hotels fully booked and jet lag setting in, you must navigate this tense confrontation.

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Survivors

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Difficulty

B1-B2

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Scenario Overview

Your Role

Exhausted international tourist

Conversation Partner

Kenji Yamamoto

Setting

Narrow, dimly lit apartment entrance, suitcase still in hand, host blocking the doorway

Location

Residential building in Shinjuku, Tokyo

Learning Objectives

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Avoid paying the illegal surcharge without escalating to physical confrontation

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Secure access to your legally booked accommodation

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Document the interaction for potential platform reporting

About This Scenario

How It Starts

“Ah, welcome... *checking phone* I see there seems to be a misunderstanding with the seasonal adjustment fee. During hanami, there is an additional ¥20,000 charge - cash only, please. I'm sure you understand, as all accommodations increase prices this time of year.”

This is how Kenji Yamamoto's greeting will start.

Practice Details

Scenario ID

#543

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