November 3rd
Yokomura Eco-Lodge: The Perfect Nature Getaway from Tokyo
A nature retreat not too far from Tokyo, deep in the Yananashi mountains with an organic farm-to-table experience.
A Cheapo's guide to Places to stay in Tokyo
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June 30th
Cheap Honeymoons in Tokyo: Why This City Beats Paris
Put aside the cliched honeymoon brochures and come to Tokyo instead. It has everything from scenic sundowners to […]
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March 20th
Mini Guide to Tokyo Manga Cafes
Everything you need to know about manga cafes in Tokyo, with a list of central locations at the end of the article.
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November 29th
Cheapo Accommodation: Scenic Temple Stays Around Tokyo
Staying at a temple is not only beautiful and relaxing, but can be considerably cheaper than staying at a hotel!
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October 17th
Unique Tokyo Hostels: Stylish, Simple and Strange | Tokyo Cheapo
Sometimes falling into a bed at the end of the day is all you need, but you can easily make it part of the adventure.
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March 7th
BnA Hotel Koenji – Tokyo’s “First Art Hotel”
Offering art-loving travelers the unique experience of staying in a functional work of art.
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How to Rent an Apartment in Tokyo: A Cheapo’s Guide
There’s a wide array of available accommodations in Tokyo, as you would probably expect from the biggest city in […]
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November 14th
Book and Bed Tokyo: A Cheapo Space for Word Nerds
Concept The name says it all. It’s a hostel filled with books so you can enjoy the written word, the pretty […]
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August 14th
How To Get A Cheap Five Star Hotel In Tokyo
Although hostels and Airbnb are popular options for travelers nowadays, we understand that some might still prefer to […]
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March 25th
The Ryokan Experience in Asakusa
For most visitors to Japan the word “ryokan” (or traditional Japanese inn) evokes images of really old, really expensive […]
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March 23rd
Making the Most of a Narita Layover, The Cheapo Way
You’ve got hours and hours to wait until your connecting flight, or worse, you have to stay overnight waiting for […]
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December 13th
8 Reasons You Were Born to Live in Tokyo
This post was written by Jenie Gabriel and originally published on Tokyo Weekender. To quote esteemed traveler and […]
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September 5th
You Can Stay in a Hello Kitty Hotel Room – But They Don’t Come Cheap
This post was originally published on Japan Trends. If Hello Kitty is your thing, you’re in for a treat (and serious […]
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The Best Places to Live in Tokyo: Kanda
This post comes from the good chaps at Tokyo Desu, who once tried to get us to pay their rent in Kanda. A lot of expats […]
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February 12th
Tokyo Share Houses: Communal Living with a Twist
This article was penned by Jana Fadness and first posted on Japan Trends. You may have heard about Japan’s “gaijin […]
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September 17th
Takarajima 24 – The Internet Cafe that REALLY isn’t
On a public holiday with a typhoon crawling it’s way towards Tokyo, and my regular freelancer’s ‘hot […]
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June 26th
Com Com Manga Cafe – The Cheapest Place to Sleep for the Tsukiji Market Tuna Auction
Tsukiji Fish Market Tuna Auction appears in literally every single guidebook about Tokyo. I understand why. It’s […]
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June 19th
Tokyo Hostels: Capsule Hotel Riverside, Asakusa
Capsule Hotel Asakusa Riverside Capsule hotels are one of the most unique aspects of Japan. You hear whispers of them […]
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March 22nd
UR Rental Housing – Apartments Without Stupid Fees in Tokyo
UR Housing is a public corporation that offers rental housing and accommodation in Tokyo and in cities all over Japan. […]
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August 22nd
Moving In At Internet Cafes? KaraNet24, Shibuya
Internet “café” is actually a gross misnomer for this nine-story building in Shibuya, and not only because the […]