The cafeterias at Saitama University are very convenient, cheap, and the food tastes pretty good. It can be intimidating to eat at one for the first time, but there is really nothing to worry about. Just like one would expect, one grabs a tray and asks one of the cooks to give them what they want. Then, take the tray to the register and they will tell you how much it costs. They accept both yen and Suica (IC) card as payment. The free drink options are water and green tea. The cafeteria is open on weekdays from about 11:00 a.m. to 8 p.m. Click "Read More" to learn more about eating on campus at Saitama University. The food is on display in Japan's plastic model glory. There are English translations available. In fact, when one grabs a tray and walks to the cook, pictures of all the dishes with names in Japanese, English, and Romaji (Japanese words written in English characters)are on display. The second cafeteria offers all the same food as the one near housing. The campus bookstore is located on the second floor of the building as well. If one wishes to eat cheaper than the cafeteria (and still decent quality), there are small convenience stores inside both cafeteria buildings. There is also a full Lawson convenience store located right beside the bus stops at the university. If one wishes to walk off campus, there are many restaurants and a 7/11 and Family Mart (two other large convenience store chains in Japan) all in walking distance. Full meals are available at all the convenience stores, and the cashier will microwave meals when they are bought. There are also self-service microwaves located in the stores. For students in a hurry, there are also many vending machines scattered across campus. Vending machines in Japan are magical; there are many different drinks available. I am a fan of the ones with coffee for morning when I am in a hurry. There is also a Cup Noodle vending machine outside the cafeteria near housing.
There are enough options for food around and within the university that everyone should be able to find something to eat almost immediately. Better yet, the Family Mart and 7/11 stores near the campus are open 24/7, so one can obtain food even if they arrive to the university late at night when the areas on campus are closed.
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AuthorI am a student from the University of Nebraska at Kearney who studied abroad at Saitama University in Japan. I want to share my experience to inform future students about the program. Archives
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