The Ultimate Guide To Tokyo
It's that time again. Summer is drawing to a close. And although that means nothing in terms of weather (since the temperature will remain in the high 20s/low 30s Celsius range well into September), it's still a subconscious bummer that …
This weekend, you can shake your bon-bon at the Roppongi Hills Bon Dance. Join the kimono-clad dancers in this 3-day event starting Friday at 5pm. The specially built and decorated arena serves as the backdrop for regional dance performances …
Whether your interest lie in all things traditional, cutesy, otaku or artistic, this weekend's line up has got a little bit of something for everyone. Let's set off with the Fukagawa Festival on Sat. Aug 15th for those who are more …
See the haze of summer brighten up as the weekend events color the streets and skies of Tokyo. First, let’s celebrate Tanabata— a love-story-turned-festival honoring the yearly meeting of two enamored deities who are separated by the Milky Way. …
If this is your first time spending August in Tokyo, then welcome. Welcome to the hottest, most humid, stickiest, insufferable month of the year. And what better way to get your mind of this thermal atrocity than with thousands upon thousands of …
This particular July weekend is both awesome and awful at the same time. Awesome because it’s full to the brim with must-attend cheapo events. Awful because you’re going to have to pick favorites among a list too good to miss. We know, we …
Welcome to another weekend in Tokyo. But not just any weekend—this one’s got the kind of events line up that initiates the true start of summertime in Tokyo. We’d be silly if the first thing out of our mouths (well, you know what we mean) …
Get your hopes, people—it looks like the rain will be taking a break this weekend in exchange for some sunny Tokyo weather. Take advantage by hanging out at these outdoor festivals: OCEAN PEOPLES (Sat. July 11-Sun. July 12) – Yoyogi Park’s event …
This weekend will see two tanabata festivals, where custom has you write down a wish on a strip of colourful paper (sometimes in the form of a poem) and tie it to (usually) bamboo. Tanabata is an ode to a legend of two lovers who are allowed to …
Wondering what’s good this weekend in Tokyo? Read on and wonder no more. Interested in eating, drinking, dancing and shopping? All in one spot? Head to the events square at Yoyogi Park for The World Gourmet and Music Festival where you can tuck …
Well, folks, the weekend’s here again, and with that comes an assortment of free events for the taking in Tokyo. Kicking off the weekend is the Tokyo Toy Show, starting today (18th) and ending on Sun 21st. As Japan’s biggest toy trade show, …
If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, we’ve got two free fests that are sure to concoct a smile on your face. First mention goes to the Ajisai (hydrangea) Festival, where thousands of hydrangea plants can be adored all over Tokyo …
Here’s our rundown of free or cheapo events for this weekend: Sat 6th-Sun 7th – This weekend’s unfailing event at Yoyogi Park Events Square is the Eco Life Fair as part of World Environment Month festivities. Attendees are in for some organic …
Who doesn’t need a little more love in their life? And sunshine? And dance-offs? If you have a deficiency in any of those areas, mosey on over to Yoyogi Park for the One Love Jamaica Festival this weekend. Under the sunny Tokyo skies, be …
If you want to kick the summer off right, you should start with the Ekoda Night Bazaar this Saturday evening. In addition to the usual festival food and ware stalls, this month’s bazaar comes complete with a samba carnival parade (one at 17:00 …
Let's follow Benjamin, long-time Tokyo Cheapo reader, on his quest to find as many unique (and elusive) Japanese Kit Kat flavours as possible. November 19-26, 2014: My mother and I arrive at Narita Airport. A total of four things are on my mind: …
This week’s events are pretty spread out around Tokyo, so no matter where you are, you’re never too far from a cheapo affair. That or you could roister around town trying to get your cheapo fill. First stop: Asakusa. There, the second of …
If there’s one thing we can guarantee, it’s that this weekend will tickle your festival fancy. First we’ll start with THE BIGGIE and then work our way through the rest. The festival, and we mean the festival—Kanda Matsuri—is taking place at …
If you want the dish on where to dine, follow Liz—our resident foodie guru. She's got the scoop on how to get Michelin-star meals for cheap, where to get some worthy pizza in a town where a decent slice is ever elusive, and even what Japanese …
OK, I have some good news and some bad news. Well, actually I have a good news-bad news-good news sandwich to cushion the bad news bit. So, the good news is that it’s Golden Week, which means you probably have some well-deserved days off (it’s …
We'd like to introduce you to Tiffany—one of our all-star writers here at Tokyo Cheapo and Japan Cheapo. Her insanely good research skills will have any reader feel sure and secure about any cheapo endeavor they undertake. Wanna find all the …
It’s a good weekend for artists and art lovers. We recommend flocking to Roppongi with the other 830,000+ like-minded admirers for the 6th annual Roppongi Art Night. And when we say ‘art night’, we mean 'ALL night'. It’s modeled after the trendy …
Get to know Grigoris, resident cheapo and expert on all things traditional. His love and super knowledge of the Japanese culture brings much appreciated and highly valuable insider tips and tricks on getting the 'real Japanese experience'. He's …
This weekend, see the samurai spirit come to life during the week-long Kamakura Festival that culminates in an awe-inspiring display of horseback archery (or yabusame) on Sunday, April 19 starting at 1:00 pm. But if you’re not interested in …