Harajuku’s Kawaii Monster Cafe: Alice in Wonderland Meets Wonka on Acid
"Seated in cakes and teacups, you can enjoy the different puddings as icing drips down the walls, and human-sized forks stab head-sized strawberries."
Lily Crossley-Baxter
A Brit in Tokyo with a somewhat-misguided sense of adventure, Lily finds shortcuts to fund adventures.
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July 17th
Cheap Tickets to the Robot Restaurant
Discount tickets to the infamous Robot Restaurant in Shinjuku are easy to find. Here's a quick guide to the best deals.
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July 9th
The Yokohama Summer Fireworks Guide
These Yokohama fireworks festivals are big winners in our books—with smaller crowds and less high-rises obstructing your view than in Tokyo.
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July 8th
7 Cheapo Tips for Keeping Cool in Tokyo Summer
Don't spend the Tokyo summer months complaining about the electricity bill draining your finances, here are 7 tips and tricks to stay cool in the summer.
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June 28th
The Golden Guide to Golden Gai
Golden Gai is a collection of mismatched, tumbledown bars lining alleyways in a darkened, strangely inviting corner of Shinjuku.
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June 15th
11 Books to Read Before You Come to Japan
Top literary picks to make your stay that much more memorable.
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June 13th
Tokyo to Kawaguchiko: A Day Trip to Fuji’s Nearest Neighbor
Cheapo tips for a fabulous visit to one of Fuji's five lakes.
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June 12th
Summer Bus Tours From Tokyo: Flowers, Fuji and Fruit
For those who like sightseeing, but with none of that pesky planning!
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June 11th
Eating with the Season: 12 Japanese Summer Foods to Try
Japanese summer foods are tasty, refreshing, light—and sometimes you have to catch it yourself! Read on for the season's top treats.
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June 6th
What to Do If Your Japan Airbnb Booking Is Canceled
A must-read if your Airbnb reservation is canceled or you're worried it will be thanks to the new homesharing law going into effect June 15, 2018.
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June 1st
Tokyo to Okinawa: Getting to the Islands on the Cheap
Looking to explore the sun-kissed islands of southern Japan? Here's how to get yourself down to paradise.
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May 31st
Taipei: A Ghibli Getaway for a Budget Break
An easy weekend escape for cheapos in Tokyo.
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May 25th
Sleeping in Fuji’s Shadow: Accommodation from Hostels to Hotels
How and where to spend a night or two near the national icon.
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May 24th
Pasmo and Suica Cards: Tokyo Travel Magic (w/ Photo Instructions)
A Pasmo or Suica card is a must-have for easy travel around Tokyo. Don't fuss with individual tickets—just load and go!
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May 15th
Take a Trip to Takao: Tokyo’s Favorite Mountain
Mount Takao is less than an hour from Shinjuku and offers a range of easy to moderate hiking trails, making it a great place to go for a day's break!
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May 9th
Real-Life Mario Kart in Tokyo: Everything You Need to Know
You've seen them zooming through the streets. Here's how to try this Mario Kart thing for yourself.
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May 5th
Suited and Booted: Where to Get Tailor-Made Suits in Tokyo
Japanese's love of quality and skill mean you can buy some pretty impressive suits at these 6 Tokyo suit shops - with prices to fit any budget.
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April 30th
Lose Yourself at Tokyo’s Top 12 Themed Restaurants
Drink with demons, munch with Moomin or climb into a coffin for your own funeral service—all in the name of culinary fun at these Tokyo themed restaurants!
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April 17th
A Ride Through the Wild Side on Hakone’s Ajisai Train
Jump on the Hakone "Ajisai Train" to enjoy a scenic railway journey through tunnels of lush green forest and past thousands of brightly colored hydrangea plants.
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March 20th
5 Places to See Geisha in Tokyo
There are opportunities to see geisha in Tokyo too—you just have to know where to look.
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March 20th
Stunning Spring Bus Tours from Tokyo
Leave the research planning alone and join one of these spring bus tours showcasing the best of the season: flowers, strawberry picking and sake tastings!
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March 9th
The Best of Tokyo’s Cherry Blossom Festivals
Celebrate sakura season with these Tokyo cherry blossom festivals. What's not to love with beautiful blossoms, street food and lively atmospheres.
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February 20th
Five Cherry Blossom Hikes from Tokyo
Hanami hikes are the best kinda hikes.
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February 11th
Beautiful Food: Tokyo’s Most Eye-Catching Eats
Rainbow sandwiches, multi-colored cheesecake, Totoro cream puffs—there are lots of stunning creations to be eaten in Tokyo.