The Ultimate Guide To Tokyo
If you're in Tokyo this weekend, you're in for a treat. Expect traditional festivals, displays of hydrangeas, short films, Okinawan food and more. First on the list is the Tenno-sai Festival at Shinagawa Shrine on both Saturday and Sunday. The …
This weekend in Tokyo is a bit of a slow one on the events calendar, but there’s more than enough to keep you well-fed, well-read and entertained - for cheap. Flower lovers will want to head over to Katsushika City for the Iris Festival, which …
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, …
Chilled ocean festivals, flea markets and Bavaria's best are all good reasons to sneak in one more outdoorsy weekend before the rainy season arrives. If you're keen on some fresh air and trees and such, but don't want to leave central Tokyo, …
After the lull last weekend, this one is shaping up to a be a big one, with fantastic festivals and free stuff. So make the most of the late spring weather and experience Tokyo at its best! If you’re free at noon on Saturday (and even if you …
After the luxurious (that’s probably the only time we’ll ever use that word) double weekend that was Golden Week, going back to the standard two days off might be tough. Reflecting that sentiment, this weekend’s events are low-key and laid-back, …
This glorious four-day weekend is jam-packed with festivals, exhibitions and other cheap or free events, so get ready for double the fun in the capital city. Kick off the string of public holidays with a visit to the Cinco de Mayo festivities at …
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 …
We’ve got five ideas for you for a laid-back, sunny Saturday and Sunday in Tokyo. The biggest thing this weekend is happening between 11 and 6pm on Sunday. Harajuku and Shibuya will be hosting Tokyo Rainbow Parade, an annual event that’s all …
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 …
With some big events lined up for this weekend, it’s a great time to be around Tokyo. If you don’t have anything too hectic planned for Sunday (or even if you do), head over to one of Tokyo’s biggest events – Roppongi Art Night. It’s a wildly …
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 …
The forecast says we’ve got a warm and sunny Saturday and Sunday to look forward to, and there are plenty of reasons to get outside for some fresh air. Although the short sakura season has all but ended, you can still catch gorgeous cherry …
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 …
With two major spring celebrations and a bunch of other cool events, this weekend is set to be the year’s best yet. The rain today and Friday might put a damper on cherry blossom viewing plans, but as long as the delicate flowers don’t get …
With first bloom forecast for this Friday (!!), this weekend is all about early hanami. A “flower viewing” picnic party under the cherry blossoms is the quintessential experience of spring in Japan. It’s also one of the cheapest things to do in …
Spring is officially here (but don’t send us hate mail if it snows again), so get outside this long weekend. There’s lots going on in Tokyo. If you’re itching to see sakura (cherry blossoms), head down to Ueno Park to catch some early bloomers. …
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 …
Happiness is … rice, pretty lights and lots and lots of tofu (er, for the granola cheapo, anyway). If you’re into perfume, the talk by world-famous fragrancier (as far as we know, that is a real word) Aurélien Guichard might be a good way to …
With two big celebrations of creativity on in the city, this weekend looks set to be a cultural one. Art Fair Tokyo is on at the Tokyo International Forum in Yurakuchou from Friday to Sunday. Punted as Japan’s biggest art fair, you can expect to …
There may be a bit of rain forecast for this weekend, but with all the cool stuff happening in and around Tokyo, there’s no excuse to stay at home. March 3rd in Japan is Girls’ Day, also known as the Doll Festival, or Hina Matsuri. It’s a …
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 …
The snow has melted and there’s talk of some early spring sunshine this weekend – perfect conditions for plum blossom viewing. With plum and apricot trees approaching full flower, the celebratory festivals will be at their peak – this is the …
The highlight of this weekend (and a great idea for a date) is the International Orchid Festival at Tokyo Dome. Whether you’re a keen gardener or can barely tell the difference between plastic and real petals, you’re bound to be blown away by …