The Ultimate Guide To Tokyo
With winter drawing to an icy close, we thought we'd spring (cough cough) a list of botanical and otherwise awesome gardens on you for those warmer weather walks and whatnot. Here is our pick of Tokyo's best bits of nature. They aren't free, but …
This joint is open 24 hours a day and provides a range of accommodation options. You can roll in for a quick shower, take a nap in between flights, or stay a bit longer (in the region of nine hours, in case you didn't pick that up). A shower …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
This post was originally published on Japan Trends. If Hello Kitty is your thing, you’re in for a treat (and serious bill) if you stay at the Keio Plaza Hotel in either Shinjuku, central Tokyo, or Tama, west Tokyo. There are two types of rooms: …
Have you ever seen this guy in Tokyo? He generally has a bunch of flashing lights and other random stuff strapped onto his body, and has gained quite a following in recent years. We chatted to him about he came to be neon in the city, life as a …
This article is brought to you by the potty-mouthed crew over at Tokyo Desu. A new ride at Tokyo Summerland – infamous online for its wave pool of flesh – opened in July: Named “Dekasla,” which translates as Big Slide, the attraction is situated …
A lot of cheapos have asked us how to go about recycling their used but still perfectly decent threads, so we've put together five easy options that are eco-friendly, people-friendly and wallet-friendly. If you’ve been in Japan for a while, …
As Tokyo shifts into early summer and rainy season mode, there’s an explosion of events. The next two months offer a chance to see two famous and historical festivals - so get your camera ready. This is the second instalment in our bi-monthly …
Another contender in Tokyo’s slew of 500 yen-or-under pizza joints, A Pizza is a good spot for a light lunch or dinner if you’re roaming around Ikebukuro. There’s so much cheap pizza in Tokyo that one could justify dubbing the city “Little …
Adopted and adapted from a Portuguese recipe in the 16th century, tempura has become a signature part of Japanese cuisine. Thin slices of veggies and seafood are lightly battered then deep fried, and the (ideally) hot and crispy product is …
It's official - we're two years old! To celebrate, we've put together a list of ten awesome (and somewhat under-appreciated, we think) articles and podcasts we've posted since our hunble hobo beginnings. Take a wander down cheapo lane with these …
While this might surprise you, cheap doesn't always equal good. Take, for example, coffee. If it’s dirt cheap, it’s probably going to taste like, well, dirt. Tea, too. While there’s a ton of the stuff being punted at low prices in Tokyo, not …
Make the most of the pleasant weather in Tokyo this March and April with our guide to the best festivals and flowers. This is the first instalment of a new bi-monthly events wrap where we’ll be giving you the lowdown on what’s on (and cheap) in …
This article was penned by Jana Fadness and first posted on Japan Trends. You may have heard about Japan’s “gaijin houses,” or communal residences for foreigners. It used to be that the only people who lived in such houses were foreigners and …
Our buddy Mike Oakland from TokyoDesu is back to share another of his delicious "Easy Recipes for Homesick Gaijin" posts with us today A healthy, high protein breakfast can make all the difference between a morning full of fruitful biznessin’ …
