Cheapo Weekend for July 9-10: Tanabata Festivals, Beach Party in the Park
Tons of great festivals this weekend including tanabata festivals, the Enoshima Tenno Festival, Ocean Peoples at Yoyogi Park and more.
- July 6th, 2016
Summer 2016: Tokyo Pop Culture Events
With cosplay, idols, figures, giant pikachus and more, summer 2016 is shaping up to be a great time for pop culture enthusiasts!
- July 6th, 2016
Rooftop Bar Hacienda del Cielo in Shibuya
The perfect summertime rooftop hangout with a killer view, great Mexican fare and 500-yen cocktails.
- July 4th, 2016
July-August 2016: Events Not to Miss
A round-up of the top Tokyo summer events, which includes world's largest water slide, fireworks, and traditional Japanese […]
- July 3rd, 2016
Tokyo to Sapporo: Travel Between the Two Cities
Sapporo. A mediocre beer. Also, the capital city of Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan’s far-flung north-eastern region. Famous […]
- July 3rd, 2016
6 Cheapo Tips for Keeping Cool in Tokyo Summer
Don't spend the Tokyo summer months complaining about the electricity bill draining your finances, here are 6 tricks to stay […]
Tokyo Summer Sales 2016
It's a cheapo's time to shine—Tokyo summer sales are on now!
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- July 5thLiving In Tokyo
Cheap Event Spaces in Tokyo?
Just remembered, a friend of mine works at Elephant Studio when it's not fashion season (whenever that is), they can be persuaded to let their rental studio go for cheeps. […] - July 5thLiving In Tokyo
Finding a Japanese Tutor ASAP
I'd try posting in some Meetup groups or even on LinkedIn before going round to schools. Even schools that have non-full time teachers aren't likely to tell you who is teaching […] - July 4thTravel Questions
JR Rail Pass-Would it be useful?
Looks like the only Shinkansen trip you'll take is Kyoto/Osaka <-> Tokyo, in which case the JR Rail pass will not be worth buying. There's a discount Tokyo <-> Osaka […]
Events Free is better than cheap
Kitsune Fridays – ageHa Mobile Party
Looking for some Friday night fun? There’s a free party at Kitsune bar in Shibuya […]
Shonan Hiratsuka Tanabata Festival
In its 66th year, Hiratsuka’s Tanabata is the biggest in the Kanto region. The colourful […]
Enoshima Tenno Festival
This festival begins at 9:30 in the morning at Enoshima’s Hetsunomiya Shrine. A large […]
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The Sumidagawa Fireworks Festival (and Other Tokyo Fireworks Festivals)
With the summer rains (tsuyu) being almost over, fireworks festival season is upon us. And for […]
- June 26th
Which Maid Cafe Is For You?
Check our The Granvania—our new cheapo favorite!
- June 24th
Tokyo Gardens: Top 5 to Visit
With winter drawing to an icy close, we thought we’d spring (cough cough) a list of […]
- June 23rd
What We Know About the Toyosu Fish Market So Far
Time is running out to see the live tuna auction at Tsukiji as we close in on the Toyosu Market […]
- June 21st
Experience Cosplaying at Tokyo’s Studio Crown
Ever wanted to try cosplaying, but didn’t know how to start? No worries, let Studio Crown help […]
- June 16th
Trump – Like You’ve Never Seen Him Before
So Donald Trump is ridiculous in a terrifying way – most people know that. Most people […]
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April 2nd The money shot - April 2nd
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APA Hotel Akihabara Ekimae
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