cheap eats

Saizeriya’s private solo booths are one of the best places to work, drink and eat in Japan

Equipped with everything you need to get work done and unwind with a glass of wine afterwards.

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Ultimate Japan Super Budget Dining! Our very best 1,000-yen chain restaurant meals this year

A look back on 10 great meals with low prices.

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Our search for Kyoto Station’s cheapest souvenir reveals a surprisingly sweet find

You don’t have to spend a lot to get a great souvenir in Kyoto.

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Tokyo government building serves local school lunch to public in Japanese cafeteria

If you’ve ever wondered what a Japanese school lunch tastes like, you’ll want to head to this hidden gem.

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Japan super budget dining – What’s the best way to spend 1,000 yen at Hama Sushi?

Never be stuck for what to choose at the conveyor belt restaurant ever again!

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Tokyo bento shop sells croquettes…for just one yen!

That’s US$0.0068, making this the bargain of the year.

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Japanese bento shop becomes a hot topic with foreigners on Reddit, but is it any good?

An ordinary bento store by Japanese standards is gaining popularity with international tourists.

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Eat Kuroge Wagyu beef at this Japanese restaurant in Ginza for less than 10 bucks!

Premium quality at super cheap prices.

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Where to find Tokyo’s secret candy apple specialty store

Toffee apples are the star of the show in this hidden location.

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Tasting trending Taiwanese castella at a Chinese chain restaurant in Japan: yum or no?

Finding a taste of Taiwan in Japan.

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We enjoy an unlimited salad and dessert buffet for 780 yen at Tokyo shabu shabu restaurant

Add this to your list of cheap eats in Tokyo!

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Shinjuku izakaya’s all-you-can-eat-and-drink plan is one of Tokyo’s best secret cheap eats

Sushi, sashimi, and yakitori galore, but only for diners who know where to find it!

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Secret staff cafeteria in Tokyo’s Kabukicho is a hidden gem you won’t find in travel guides

This underground world is filled with hungry government officials and cheap eats.

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Secret staff cafeteria in Tokyo is a hidden gem you won’t find in travel guides

Rub shoulders with government officials at this cheap eatery that feeds the ministry.

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Secret staff cafeteria in Osaka is one of Japan’s best-kept secrets

This super cheap find is open to the public, so join us as we walk you through how to eat there.

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Secret staff cafeteria at this Japanese train station is still open…for those in the know

Eat where the rail employees eat, at super cheap prices. 

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School Cafeteria for adults is a great place to go for cheap Japanese food in Tokyo

Experience the comforting flavours of a school lunch, and enjoy all-you-can eat Japanese curry as well! 

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The secret staff cafeteria at Osaka Airport that few people know about

Behind this door lies an oasis of cheap Japanese meals, if you know where to find it.

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Mega Nigiri Sushi in Okinawa is top quality AND super cheap, a unicorn in the sushi world

Looking for top-quality sushi at an incredibly low price in the capital of Okinawa? This hidden gem will tick all your boxes. 

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All-you-can drink deal in Japan puts the self-serve drinks machine right on your table

This Japanese yakiniku chain wants you to get drunk on your own or with a friend for less than 5 bucks!

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