The Ultimate Guide To Tokyo
With English-teaching being one of the main jobs held by foreigners in Japan, we're happy to hear from podcasters and university instructors Matthew, Rob, and Matt, who explore various aspects of teaching English as a foreign language. They also …
This Sunday*, you won’t want to miss the Oiran Dochu, a procession of traditional Japanese courtesans or “women of pleasure”. Head to the streets of Asakusa to see brilliantly coloured kimonos, whimsical makeup and traditional performances by …
Welcome to the first weekend of April! We’ve got the cheapo event lineup that will help you ring in one of Tokyo’s most venerated seasons. You may not be surprised by our top event pick: getting turned up hanami-style. Of course the two most …
Foodies rejoice! The Hibiya Hometown Food Festival is bringing you delicious local Japanese grub (from Hokkaido all the way down to Okinawa) starting today and running until Sun, March 29th. There's usually not much in the way of literature …
Ok, ok…so it’s not technically the weekend, but we definitely want to give a shout out to Ueno Zoo. This Friday, March 20th is FREE admission day to mark the zoo’s 133rd anniversary (damn, she’s old). While you’re in the Ueno Park area, you …
With the nice weather starting to creep in, we’ve got the scoop on some outdoor fun you can have in Tokyo this March 14-15 weekend. Starting on Friday, March 13 until May 7, you’ll get the rare opportunity to stroll through a hidden garden at …
As far as once-a-year cultural events are concerned, we’ve got two biggies going down this weekend: the first being the Lantern Festival in Yokohama’s Chinatown at the Ma Zhu Miao Shrine. This Thursday, March 5th, why not participate in the …
Let’s kick things off at the Some no Komichi – Fabric Dyeing Festival (Friday 27th until Sun 1st) where pieces of brightly dyed kimono cloth will hang along Myoshoji River as an artistic tribute to the dye producers that were traditionally …
Yokohama is where it’s AT to celebrate Chinese New Year with the Chinatown Lion Dance. Festivities kick off on Thursday, February 19th with a Lion Dance parade. This martial arts-influenced dance is performed to pray for a good harvest and …
Any Tokyoite knows the trials and tribulations of trying to find a reasonably priced, conveniently located apartment — the feat even harder as a cheapo. We’d like to upgrade your apartment-hunting experience with the New Interactive Tokyo Rent …
Feel the love all weekend long with Valentine’s Day festivities around Tokyo. First up we’ve got the World Valentine’s Festival at Yoyogi Park going down from 10:00 am-7:00 pm on February 14th and 15th. This Yoyogi Park event has got you …
Let’s all agree that flowers in February are a cause for rejoicing. And rejoice we shall at Kasai Park’s annual Daffodil Festival this Saturday and Sunday, with over 200,000 daffodils to behold. But if flowers aren’t your thing, the festival is …
Cheapos, do not fret — we’ve got the lowdown on all that is free and cheap this Jan 31-Feb 1 weekend. Let’s start off with some free events going down this Sunday. For those who don’t want to spend even a yen, you’re in luck — The Museum of …
As always, there’s no lack of events this weekend in Tokyo, but we got the scoop on where to have fun on the cheap. Whether you’re heading out with kids or just with your buddies, there's a perfect event match for you. If you’re looking for a …
Looking for some pre-weekend fun? Look no further than the Boroichi Market taking place this Thursday and Friday (Jan 15 and 16, respectively) in Setagaya. Peruse the stalls alongside 200,000 visitors to acquire anything from antiques to …
The holiday season and its wintery charm are fading fast, but there are still options for those who want to prolong it as much as possible. Nothing keeps the festive spirit alive and kicking better than, well, festivities. Lucky for those …
Even if you didn’t wake up early to watch the first sunrise of 2015 or visit a shrine for some good luck blessings, it doesn’t mean you can’t start your New Year off right….cheapo-style. Whether you’re living in the city permanently or just here …