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Distance to a train station is one of the important metrics for finding housing; the two steep slopes in travel-effort are the slope in walking distance from the hotel and then the step from having to get on a train. When booking ahead it's possible to get cheap housing in the commercial area surrounding the train station. Point-to-point travel in Tokyo usually requires at most one transfer. The [[commons:File:Yamanote_Line_(April_2020).svg|Yamanote line]] contains a lot of the good places to go in Tokyo: Shinjuku, Shibuya, Harajuku, Ikebukuro, Akihabara. | Distance to a train station is one of the important metrics for finding housing; the two steep slopes in travel-effort are the slope in walking distance from the hotel and then the step from having to get on a train. When booking ahead it's possible to get cheap housing in the commercial area surrounding the train station. Point-to-point travel in Tokyo usually requires at most one transfer. The [[commons:File:Yamanote_Line_(April_2020).svg|Yamanote line]] contains a lot of the good places to go in Tokyo: Shinjuku, Shibuya, Harajuku, Ikebukuro, Akihabara. | ||
Don't get APA, don't get a smoking room | |||
=== Food === | === Food === | ||
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==== Fast food ==== | ==== Fast food ==== | ||
Ramen, conveyor belt sushi, and chain restaurants like MOS Burger, Yakiniku Like, McDonald's, and KFC are your best bet for obtaining food cheaply (1000¥ or less) and quickly. | |||
==== '''Convenience Stores meals''' ==== | |||
The major Japanese convenience stores like 7-Eleven, Lawson, and FamilyMart typically mark down their prepared meals (bento boxes, side dishes etc...), in the evening hours as they approach their expiration time. These discounts, indicated by bright yellow or red stickers showing both the original and reduced prices, usually start around 8-9 PM and can range from 20-50% off. | |||
So if you are on a tight budget, this is a good option. | |||
==== Lunch ==== | ==== Lunch ==== | ||
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==== Dinner ==== | ==== Dinner ==== | ||
Many places are fully booked and turn away customers at night– book a reservation ahead of time. | Many places are fully booked and turn away customers at night– book a reservation ahead of time. | ||
=== Connectivity === | |||
==== eSIM ==== | |||
Lowest cost: Airalo, Saily (KDDI / Softbank) - Global | |||
Fastest speed, lowest congestion: Sakura Mobile (IIJ / NTT Docomo) - Japan only | |||
Parties of meshers should try to diversify networks to avoid congestion and stay resilient | |||
==== Physical SIM ==== | |||
You can get one at a local konbini after arriving. The Keisei Express from Narita has Wi-Fi. | |||
[https://esim.me/ eSIM.me] offers a physical SIM card that allows you to install eSIM profiles | |||
==== Phone number ==== | |||
Getting a Japanese phone number usually takes significant work. Use your hotel phone number and room extension instead. | |||
==== WiFi Box ==== | |||
Not recommended due to high cost | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
[https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/in/Tokyo?displayCurrency=USD Numbeo - Compare Cost of Living in Tokyo to your city] | [https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/in/Tokyo?displayCurrency=USD Numbeo - Compare Cost of Living in Tokyo to your city] | ||