The Ultimate Guide To Tokyo
It may not look like much, but K's House is a perfectly acceptable hostel option just ten minutes from Sensoji Temple in Asakusa. Rooms are small, but the beds are comfortable, and there is free wifi. There is a shared kitchen, terrace and …
The name says it all - this capsule hotel is priced at 1980 yen a night (excluding consumption tax). It's clean, simple and a practical solution if you need a place to stay. While not the most modern of capsule hotels, the rate can't be beat. …
This is one of the best ways to experience a traditional Japanese ryokan for cheap. The wooden building was erected in 1920 and renovated in 2010, giving it the best of worlds both old and new. There's a Japanese garden with rocks from Mount …
If you need a place to stay before your flight, this is a good option. Huge, clean, efficient - and for some reason always offering discounts. Part of the massive Marroad chain, this hotel is reasonably classy and comfortable. It is a stone's …
Looking to do something way, way off the beaten track? Take yourself on a tour that is so far removed from the usual tourist routes it's underground. No really. Go play in a giant drain on the edge of Tokyo. Ok, before you sharp-eyed cheapos …
Ever wondered what it's like to be a pastry chef in Japan? We chatted to Nao Maeda, one of Tokyo's pioneering gluten-free patissiers, about life, dough and sweets. She shared a few cheapo tips for a gluten-free Tokyo too. How long have you been …
Welcome to the first weekend of 2015. Ease into the new year with a stroll to see Japan's 7 Lucky Gods, browse the antiques in Ueno, go cheapo crazy with the wild winter sales, or keep yourself warm and in good spirits with one of these other …
It's the last weekend of 2014, and here are four awesome ways to spend it without spending any yen. Saturday is a good chance to slow down the pace of all the crazy partying of the festive season with a slow mosey around the National Museum of …
This weekend in Tokyo is going to be a cold one. Wrap up warm and head out though - there's fun to be had at festivals and last-minute Xmas shopping to be done! If you're in the Yokohama area, we suggest easing into the weekend with a visit to …
Xmas is fast approaching, and if you're a cheapo who celebrates the event, the markets happening over the next few days are perfect for prezzie shopping. Even if you have no interest in festive gifting frenzies, the Boroichi and other markets …
In Tokyo this weekend? Prepare yourself for an explosion of golds, ambers and reds. We're talking about the last of the autumn leaves - and other more literal fiery affairs. This weekend is likely to be the last good one for the ornamental …
Is the chilly weather in Tokyo giving you a ravenous appetite? You can feast on Spanish dishes and vegan fare this weekend, then treat your food coma by stumbling around the autumn leaves and illuminations lighting up the city. First though, we …
This three-day weekend you can travel the world without leaving Tokyo, hang out with ninjas in a park, browse for bargains at a night bazaar, sample a super famous type of radish, and much, much more. If you're up for a round-the-world trip but …
In Tokyo this weekend? Get out and go for a stroll! The ginkgo trees are starting to glow gold and the maples are catching fire. There are pretty colours to be seen at night too thanks to all the winter illuminations lighting up the city. Best …
This weekend may be a bit of a post-Halloween slump, but there's still heaps to do in Tokyo. Here are a few ideas to help you make the most of the mild autumn weather. Yoyogi Park will be hosting Snowbank Pay it Forward 2014, a fun, …
This event is now closed, and this post originally appeared on Japan Trends. Roppongi has its fair share of bright lights and other-worldly experiences, but this is certainly something new. Finnair is sponsoring a stimulated aurora experience …
It's yet another long weekend in Japan, and there are plenty of free and cheapo things to do. You can recover from the Halloween madness with a ramen binge, pick up some used books and park off outdoors on a designer chair, catch a vibrant dance …
There are so many fantastic free events happening in Tokyo in November and December that it was tough choosing just five for this bimonthly events wrap. But we had to (because the editor said so). After much discount coffee fuelled deliberation, …
Ready for some pre-Halloween fun in Tokyo? This weekend the city will be crawling with characters all sorts of creepy and cute. So get your costume, grab your camera and enjoy one of the many Halloween parades - and these other fun events too. …
Looking for something cheap and awesome to do in Tokyo or Yokohama this weekend? From a beach fireworks show to historical Japanese festivals and Diwali celebrations, there's heaps of low-budget fun to be had. If you want to see some old-school …
It's another long weekend in Tokyo - and there are heaps of ways to spend it without spending those hard-earned yen. Take, for example ... The fireworks show in Narita (the city, not the airport) on Saturday evening. This laid-back event is …
This post first appeared on Japan Trends. Shibaura House is a community space in the Tokyo district of Shibaura, a neighborhood in the south of the city near the port. The stylish glass building was designed by Kazuyo Sejima and hosts private …
It's officially autumn here in Tokyo, so grab a spiced pumpkin latte and get out and about. This weekend is the perfect chance to enjoy the cool weather and some exciting events. First up - food. Sate your autumn appetite with a stop-off at the …
This post comes via the cheapskates at Tokyo Desu, who borrowed our bikes a year ago and have yet to return them. For most people in Japan, kimono and yukata are only worn on special occasions such as graduations and festivals, but some people …
