The Ultimate Guide To Tokyo
Kanamara "Penis" Festival, Earth Day Market at Yoyogi Park, African Festival 2016 and hanami boat rides.
Cherry blossom festivals, outdoor markets, art, music and more!
"Tokyo saturates the senses. This is my impression of the city's many personalities. – Brandon Li
Something for everyone this weekend, from cultural to foodie to live music—all free!
Mt. Takao Hiwatari Festival (March 13): If you've ever wanted to try walking over hot coals, now is your chance. This fiery festival comes around but once a year as a way to purify and cleanse, as well as promote world peace, health and …
Have a ball this weekend without spending a single yen: art, dance parties and the beauty of nature await you.
Awhile back when I was out for karaoke, something terrible happened. I had song-selection block. I simply couldn't think of what to sing off the top of my head and ended up wasting a good quarter of the time I paid for (a cheapo no no) just …
Some no Komichi - Fabric Dyeing Festival (Feb 26-28): If you're of the opinion that indoor art galleries are a little over done, then we suggest checking out the Some no Komichi festival. In tribute to the dye producers that were common in the …
Chinese New Year festivities are drawing to a close this weekend, but definitely not without a splash. Yokohama’s Chinatown will host a florid parade with traditional lion and dragon dances on Saturday, while the following day will see the …
Valentine's Day is soon approaching (along with the inherent pressure to get it right), so we're here to help you regale the apple of your eye/your friends/yourself on a budget—and there are plenty of ways to do just that in Tokyo. World …
If you've been keeping up with Groundhog Day news, you'll know that Punxsutawney Phil—the most famous of all furry forecasters—did not see his shadow on February 2nd, thus predicting an early spring. And we can't help but agree with him, seeing …
Get the 'Cheapo Weekend' roundup directly to your inbox—sign up here! Japan Brewers' Cup 2016 (Jan 29-31): The Brewers' Cup is a competition where national breweries battle it out for top hops honor. In addition to the judging portion, it's …
Our top free event picks for an awesome weekend in Tokyo: *Update* We originally listed Free Admission Day at the Museum of Western Art, however we recently found out it's under renovation and the museum will be closed until February 29th. …
So McDonald's is back to their horrendous ways: starting January 26th and for a limited time, they will be serving up the the McChoco Potato—available only in Japan at participating restaurants. Classic McDonald's french fries will be drizzled …
Next up in our Impressions of Tokyo series, we hear from Anne and Tyler, a pair of digital nomads who have taken living, traveling and dating to the next level. Read on as the couple shares the (mostly) ups and downs of their one-year …
Our top event picks for the weekend: This & That Cafe's New Year Jam (Jan 15): #TnTcafe will be putting on one of those nights that has a little bit of everything. Live music, check: you'll hear jams ranging from Reggae-Soul-Flamenco to …
Seven Lucky Gods Pilgrimage (Jan 1-10): There are many different routes throughout Tokyo that you can take for visiting shrines of the Seven Lucky Gods. This pilgrimage usually takes place during the first 10 days of the New Year. It's not an …
2015 will soon be calling it a day and letting the newbie New Year take its place. There's lots of ways to welcome 2016, and with NYE falling on a Friday you can keep the party going for a few days. Here are our top picks for the weekend: …
It's been a busy year for us cheapos—for both writers and readers alike. On our end, we've expanded our editorial team to report on wide-ranging cheapo matters, and you folks have helped double(!) our page views from 2014. That's awesome. To …
Well lookie lookie, here comes Christmas once again. If you'll be spending it in Tokyo, there are plenty of spots to see lights sparkling and bells ring ting tingling too. The popular Tokyo Michi Terrace Light-up is back this year from Dec …
Have you noticed how complicated Christmas has become lately? The constant complaints of hyper-consumerism, the outcry against offensive and derogatory Christmas cards (and rightfully so), and the grumbles over "Happy Holidays" versus "Merry …
Star Wars fans went all out for the premiere screening of The Force Awakens here in Tokyo. In pictures, here's a look at the most impressive get-ups.