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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A Brit in Tokyo with a somewhat-misguided sense of adventure, Lily finds shortcuts to fund adventures.
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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’s Best Halloween Parties 2018
Looking for something fun to do on (or near) October 31st? These off-the-wall Tokyo Halloween parties are worth checking out with your friends!
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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 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
Go-Karting in Tokyo: Everything You Need to Know
You've seen them zooming through the streets. Here's how to try this go-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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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.
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February 11th
Tokyo’s 9 Islands: Oases (Technically) in the City
How to visit the 9 Tokyo islands: the complete cheapo's guide on how to get there, where to stay and what to do at these mini paradises.
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January 9th
9 Tokyo Travel Disasters and How to Fix Them
Lost passports, missing luggage, unexpected illness. Fear not, we have all the answers!
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January 4th
Take a Day Trip to Explore Yokohama
Set off from Tokyo on a day trip to Yokohama—it's close by, there's plenty to do and it's the perfect day out to suit any budget.
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November 30th
How to Visit 14 UNESCO World Heritage Sites with the 14-Day JR Pass
Make the most of your 2-week JR Pass—explore 14 Japan World Heritage Sites in 14 days!
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Christmas Shopping in Tokyo: Markets, Boutiques and Vending Machines
Christmas shopping season is upon us, but we're here to make it a whole lot easier.
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November 20th
Wagashi: The Japanese Sweets (Almost) Too Beautiful to Eat
Beautifully crafted, delicate and delicious, wagashi might well be your new-found obsession in Tokyo, and we wouldn't blame you one bit.
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November 14th
10 Free and Cheap Things to Do in Shimokitazawa
More hip things to do in Shimokitazawa than you can shake a stick at. Visit Tokyo's trendiest neighborhood for shopping, sweets, people-watching & more!
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November 3rd
Yokomura Eco-Lodge: The Perfect Nature Getaway from Tokyo
A nature retreat not too far from Tokyo, deep in the Yananashi mountains with an organic farm-to-table experience.
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November 2nd
Making the Most of Your JR Rail Pass: A One-Week Japan Sightseeing Itinerary
You can see a whole lot of Japan in 7 days with this handy itinerary for JR Pass holders.
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October 25th
Depachika Delights: The Underground Food Halls of Tokyo
A foodie haven below the busy streets of Tokyo.
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October 25th
Making the Most of Business Trips to Tokyo: An Itinerary
Make your business trip to Tokyo more than just meetings and networking. Add some culture and downtime to your visit with our cheapo guide.