Budget food in Japan (28)

1 名前: 名無しさん@日本語勉強中 : 2006-06-08 23:30 ID:1DLHu0Jx

I'm travelling to Japan soon and I'd like to know how I can minimize costs in any way possible when it comes to food. I'm staying 3 months so the food has to be filling, preferably healthy too. As long as I stay alive :D
There is a possibility to make my own dinner. I have heard some people say eating out is cheaper, but I don't believe this. Ok, so I've heard Macdonalds is very cheap, but it's not healthy for every day. I've also heard about the 100 yen stores and that instant ramen is a good catch. I would like to know about ingredient prices. Can I save lots of money if I buy large portions of cheap rice, porridge etc. so I can eat it for a longer time? How about bean prices? Anything else to recommend?
Big markets and restaurants sometimes throw perfectly good food away, because it will go out-of-date soon. Any information about freeganism in Japan? Oh, and I'm also bringing some vitamins from home which should help a bit.
If you don't like budget eating and want to corrupt me please don't answer!

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