March 18th
Splendor in the Grass: 10 Bamboo Forests to Explore in Tokyo
Take a break from the neon wonderland and get out into these green spaces.
Kylie Van Zyl
Having nearly completed a PhD in history before realising she was too easily distracted for the academic life, Kylie opted for librarianship and freelance research instead. The resultant state of near-constant penury makes doing things the cheapo way not just the best way but the only way. She is a lover of books, fresh notebooks, cats, noodles and excruciating puns.
All posts by Kylie Van Zyl
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October 27th
Suica Cards: Quick Guide to What, How, Where and Why
Everything you need to know about these handy little travel cards.
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October 21st
Pasmo Cards in Tokyo: The Lowdown
The what, why and where of these little IC travel cards.
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June 12th
The Sumida Hokusai Museum: A Look at Japan’s Most Recognized Artist
Katsushika Hokusai—you may not know him by name, but surely you've seen his (in)famous artworks.
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June 12th
The Lucky Dragon No. 5: A Quiet H-Bomb Survivor
The shell of history's unluckiest boat, the Daigo Fukuryu Maru, is housed in a special exhibition hall in Yumenoshima Park in Tokyo's Koto Ward. The Titanic hit an iceberg it could have avoided. The Lusitania was sunk by torpedos during a war. […]
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April 19th
The Institute for Nature Study: Tokyo’s Hidden Forest
The Institute for Nature Study is a lush forest oasis smack dab in the middle of Tokyo. Enjoy 20 hectares of ponds, gardens and winding paths.
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January 23rd
Onigiri: The Ultimate Cheapo Guide to Japan’s Favorite Snack
When it comes to Japanese snacks, nothing beats the humble onigiri—toothsome and cheap.
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January 22nd
A Can of Worms: The Meguro Parasitological Museum
Not for the squeamish.
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September 12th
Why This Isn’t Kyoto Cheapo (Or, a Free History of Edo, Part 2)
Part 2 of our quick, easy-to-digest guide to the history of Tokyo, to make your explorations that much more awesome.
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September 11th
Why This Isn’t Kyoto Cheapo (Or, a Free History of Edo, Part 1)
A quick, easy-to-digest guide to the history of Tokyo, to make your travel that much more awesome.