Sunil Yes, eating on the cheap is great, but free is bteetr. My tip for Japan visit an undeground food hall under any department store and you are guaranteed to get full on delicious free samples. Moreover, just before the department stores close, all the gourmet food goes on crazy sale. Mmm, can't wait till we are back there!Also, while travelling through a capital city in a western country, if one picked up an art galery openings guide, they could probably drink and eat for free every night.