MEXT SCHOLARSHIP 2026:COMPLETE GUIDE 06.
The Scholar's Survival Guide-Saving Money and Finding "Home". Living in Japan requires a mental shift in how you handle money. In Nigeria, we often buy in bulk at open markets; in Japan, you win by understanding the "System." This chapter details the specific hacks successful Nigerian scholars use to save thousands of Yen and where to find the ingredients for a proper pot of Jollof or Egusi. 6.1 The "Supermarket Strategy" Convenience stores ( Konbini ) like 7-Eleven or Lawson are tempting but are the fastest way to go broke. To save money, you must shop at Discount Supermarkets . Gyomu Super (業務スーパー): This is the "holy grail" for international students. It is a wholesale-style store where you can buy bulk bags of rice, frozen vegetables, and large bottles of oil for a fraction of the price of regular stores. The 7:00 PM Rule: Japanese supermarkets mark down fresh "Bento" boxes and perishables as the day ends. Look for the yel...
