The Ultimate Guide To Tokyo
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 …
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 …
While the weather might have taken a snowy turn, you can still get out and enjoy a bit of nature this weekend. The second part of the 88th Kokufu Bonsai Exhibition kicks off at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum this Sunday, giving you a chance …
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’ …
Feel like getting out of Tokyo? Then head to Yokohama China Town to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year, which officially starts on January 31st this year. Also known as the Spring Festival, it’s an important, fun-filled two weeks of …
This may be a hump weekend – a lull in events before February's flurry of festivals – but there’s still plenty to do. Grab your wallet, roll up your (multiple layers of) sleeves and head to Harajuku for Tokyo Grand Shopping Week. From January …