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Looking for a place to snooze? See our top picks.
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Summer Treats: Tokyo’s Designer Kakigori
A small mountain of refreshing, sugary delight—make kakigori your new favourite treat at these dessert spots that take this …
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Save Money (or Make It) with Japan’s Best Online Resale Sites
A step towards sustainability while keeping your wallet in check.
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What to Do During an Earthquake in Japan
Would you know what to do if a big one hit Tokyo?
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Edo-style Sex Appeal: All About Fundoshi, the Traditional Japanese Loincloth
What are they, where to buy one, and how to wear one.
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Tokyo to Osaka: Fast and Creative Ways of Getting There
See a breakdown of the most popular options for travel–guide to taking the bullet train, bus and cheap flights.
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Renting a Pocket Wifi Router in Japan: Best Options
Explore your top choices for mobile connectivity.
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Day Trips from Tokyo: Hitting Up Hakone
Restorative hot springs, refreshing mountain walks and more await.
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Capsule Hotels: Minimalist, Budget-Friendly Accommodation
Experience the hotel version of a tiny house.
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Tokyo to Okinawa: How to Get to the Islands
Looking to explore the sun-kissed islands of southern Japan? Here's how to get yourself down to paradise.
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Tokyo to Sapporo: The Easiest Ways to Travel
Thinking of a summer getaway? Here's how to save money on the way to Hokkaido.
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Godzilla in Tokyo: Getting Up Close and Personal with the King of the Monsters
Tokyo Bay has long been the stomping ground of the infamous God of Destruction, so it should come as no surprise there are …
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Tokyo to Mount Fuji: Getting There
You may not be able to hike Mt. Fuji this year, but you can still enjoy the scenery!
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Cheapest Way to Transfer Your Money Out of Japan
We've ranked the top contenders.
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Reconditioned Bicycles: The Two-Wheeled Wonders and Where To Find Them
Where to buy and sell used bicycles in Tokyo.
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Cheapo 1-Day Tour : Tsukiji–Asakusa–Akihabara
Show yourself around the city stopping off at five of Tokyo's top sightseeing spots.
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JRailpass: Unlimited travel on JR trains
Unlimited travel on any JR train—including the high-speed Shinkansen—for a period of 7 days. Price includes free UPS shipping to your home address.
Fon Rental WiFi
Pocket WiFi rental in Japan. Our mobile WiFi comes with an unlimited data plan, so you can stay connected to the internet and enjoy your trip without worries!
We provide some of the cheapest, best services on the market.
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FLEXSTAY INN Iidabashi
The Flexstay Inn Iidabashi offers guests affordable accommodation close to central Tokyo attractions. 40 minutes from Haneda Airport, the hotel is a short walk from Iidabashi Station and a short ride from major hubs like Ikebukuro Station and …
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Shibamata FU-TEN Bed and Local
Simple, friendly and very low priced accommodation on the nostalgic Eastern side of Tokyo. Special offer: mention Tokyo Cheapo for free towel rental every night of your stay.
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Train Hostel HOKUTOSEI
Unique train carriage themed hostel, based on a famous express train the "Hokutosei". Centrally located and low cost.
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Tokyo Romantic Flea Market/Shibuya Flea Market
Peruse over 100 shops offering antiques and vintage items from Japan and afar alongside …
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WTF Is JavaScript?! with WWCode Tokyo
OnlineCode Chrysalis CTO and Co-Founder Yan will be giving an interactive workshop aimed at beginners …
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Enoshima Tenno Festival
CancelledThis festival begins at 9:30 in the morning at Enoshima’s Hetsunomiya Shrine. A large …
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The Tokyo Art Book Fair
PostponedAfter a brief hiatus in preparation for a new venue, the 11th Art Book Fair is to be held at …
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Mitama Matsuri
CancelledThe hottest months of summer are traditionally when Japanese commune with and honor the spirits …
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Berlin 7/16
Berlin party is back on July 16 with a line-up of talented live bands and DJs. On the roster is …
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Tokyo Accommodation Guide: Budget Hotels and Other OptionsJuly 6th
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Renting a Pocket Wifi Router in Japan: Best OptionsJune 18th
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Low(er) Cost Lovin’: The Cheapo’s Guide to Tokyo Love HotelsJune 5th
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Finding Cheap Tickets to the Robot RestaurantMarch 12th
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Your Prepaid SIM Card Options for Travel in JapanFebruary 4th
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17 Tokyo Flea Markets for Bargain HuntingJanuary 30th
