Guide

Stations & airports

Station food and ekiben, soraben and airport dining, and using chain restaurants.

Ordering1

How to use chain restaurantsA guide to ordering and paying at family restaurants, gyudon and burger chains, and conveyor-belt sushi — useful first stops before trying smaller shops.

Paying1

Spotting shops that take cards and e-moneyHow to spot whether a shop takes cards, e-money, or QR payments before you order — and what to keep in mind for the cash-only shops you'll still run into.

Takeaway & souvenirs1

Takeout and convenience store customsHow to answer "Shall I warm it up?", choosing chopsticks and a paid plastic bag, saying whether you'll eat in or take out, handling trash and eating while walking, and the different tax rate for takeout versus eating in.

Where to buy2

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