The title says it all. This is the “millennial” thing to do I suppose. Pictures and descriptions of food, drinks, and food-related places during our time in Japan.
Food!
Food is generally pretty cheap in Japan (and really good). We were able to get a solid dinner (usually with drinks) for 2 people for under 3,500 Yen (~$35 USD). Tipping is not customary in Japan. We were never disappointed with our meal except when we were farther outside the city.
Ramen with Kobe beef (1000 Yen) 
Simple breakfast – toast, vegetables with vinegar, egg and coffee (500 Yen) 
Cozy sushi restaurant in Kyoto 
set sushi menu – left to right: fatty tuna, octopus, red snapper, unknown, shrimp, squid, sea urchin, and roe 
chestnuts were in season – covered street market in Kyoto 
Dinner in Osaka – I can’t remember what we ordered, looks good though right? 
Sushi (a few pieces ingested already) 
Sushi presentation in Osaka 
The best ramen in Osaka – Hanamaruken
Drinks
There are vending machines everywhere in Japan. We found them in the city, at the train stations, and even along the path while climbing a mountain. There are plenty of places to grab a drink (with humans), but more often than not, we grabbed a quick drink at a vending machine. A bottle of water was usually 100-120 Yen. Soda, coffee, or juice was 120-200 Yen. Many of the vending machine dispense hot beverages too (like coffee).
Japanese vending machine – this one sells hot and cold drinks 
Pepsi – I thought it tasted better in Japan 
Boss Coffee is everywhere in Japan – especially the vending machines 
Kirin – known for beer, I got hooked on the lemon drinks 
Fancy drinks in Osaka
Food etc.
Crowded market in Osaka 
Sushi conveyor belt – just grab and eat 
Street near Dotonbori 
Hanamaruken Namba Hozenji – my favorite place in Osaka. You can get a giant ramen bowl, six dumplings (gyoza), and fried rice for 1600 Yen 
Covered market in Kyoto 
Menu – many restaurants offer cheap, small dishes so you get a variety
