Blog posts from old Super Cheap Japan website
Onigiri – quick 100 yen rice snacks
Onigiri, sometime known as ‘rice balls’ in the west, are a great snack or light lunch for budget travellers. Essentially a ball of rice covered in seaweed with a filling, they are...
Onigiri – quick 100 yen rice snacks
Onigiri, sometime known as ‘rice balls’ in the west, are a great snack or light lunch for budget travellers. Essentially a ball of rice covered in seaweed with a filling, they are...
Yakisoba (Fried Noodles)
Most people have already tried Japanese noodles, Yakisoba, before in their home country, but they are a little different in Japan. They make for a very cheap meal, and with...
Yakisoba (Fried Noodles)
Most people have already tried Japanese noodles, Yakisoba, before in their home country, but they are a little different in Japan. They make for a very cheap meal, and with...
Soba and Udon – quick noodles for a few dollars
Cheap and simple, everyone likes Soba and Udon. Soba is thin noodles made from buckwheat, while Udon is thick white flour noodles. They sometimes come in soups, or sometimes you...
Soba and Udon – quick noodles for a few dollars
Cheap and simple, everyone likes Soba and Udon. Soba is thin noodles made from buckwheat, while Udon is thick white flour noodles. They sometimes come in soups, or sometimes you...
Chahan (Fried Rice)
Known as Japanese fried rice in the west, Chahan is a super simple and super cheap dish. Chahan usually contains pork, egg and some vegetables, and most restaurants have...
Chahan (Fried Rice)
Known as Japanese fried rice in the west, Chahan is a super simple and super cheap dish. Chahan usually contains pork, egg and some vegetables, and most restaurants have...
Exploring Kawayu Onsen – Hokkaido’s best hot sp...
Never walked on moss covered paths through a forest! As part of my research for my new Hokkaido travel book, Super Cheap Hokkaido, I went to a hot spring town...
Exploring Kawayu Onsen – Hokkaido’s best hot sp...
Never walked on moss covered paths through a forest! As part of my research for my new Hokkaido travel book, Super Cheap Hokkaido, I went to a hot spring town...
Kyoto Internet Cafe Accommodation
A great way to save money. Starting from an around one thousand yen, internet cafes are a super cheap way to stay in the city. Probably much more comfortable than...
Kyoto Internet Cafe Accommodation
A great way to save money. Starting from an around one thousand yen, internet cafes are a super cheap way to stay in the city. Probably much more comfortable than...