Your Japan trip can be inexpensive if you know where to find an affordable meal. It is a balance between being thrifty and having the Japanese experience.
Convenience stores - Bento boxed meals or rice covered with seaweed are available in Mini Mart, 7/11, Family Mart, etc.
Supermarket - Few minutes before closing, supermarkets would offer dimsum or suchi for half of its price. You could also buy cheaper drinks and omiyage in supermarkets. [Read more tips]
Street Food – Try toasted dumplings. Just like Kenshin. Mitarashi dango is a traditional rice dumpling with sweet soy glaze and is normally skewered on a bamboo stick.
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