Supermarket Discount Hours: Discount stickers (20% to 50% off pre-made bento and fresh items) start around 19:00 to 20:30 daily at local supermarkets.
Best Cheap Eats: Matsuya, Sukiya, and Yoshinoya offer gyudon (beef rice bowls) starting around 400-500 JPY. Yayoiken offers free unlimited rice refills with set meals.
Free at_STARBUCKS_Wi-Fi with standard 1-hour renewable sessions. Power sockets at the large central table.
Note: Public Wi-Fi here is unencrypted. If accessing bank or work portals, keep NordVPN on. Grab the student rate (via Student Beans verification), or lock in the 2-year plan to save the most.
Best Way to Move Around: Walking and Tokyo Metro / JR Lines
Standard Fare: 180JPY
Transit Scams to Avoid: Beware of touts offering overpriced private taxi services outside Ueno Station at night; always use official taxi stands or public transport.
How to Keep Data Costs Low: Use Ubigi data eSIM for immediate travel setup, or switch to LINEMO Mini Plan (990 JPY/month for 3GB) for affordable monthly retention.
Never follow street touts in Ameyoko or Ueno 2-chome promising cheap drinks or women; they lead to illegal venues with exorbitant hidden fees and seat charges.
