Compare the different means and methods. Find out how to avoid transaction fees and get the best rates.
Partly from pandemic boredom and partly as an attempt to broaden my horizons, I too have joined the anime popularity wave, having recently binge-watched a few popular anime series and a couple of lesser-known ones too. But in the same way that …
The hike from Mount Jinba to Mount Takao is a long but relatively easy multi-peak route with panoramic views and teahouses along the way.
Mount Tenmoku boasts a 1,576 m peak with spectacular views stretching from Nagano to Mount Fuji.
Looking for a place to snooze? See our top picks.
There's still plenty of time to take advantage of this special discount deal!
A handy guide on where and when to buy hiking gear and how to find bargains.
The best coffee spots in the city with reasonable prices and oftentimes free wifi.
With hot springs and beaches, Atami is a great year-round day-trip destination from Tokyo.
For the most pleasant afternoon, this Daikanyama Walking tour features an historic wooden house, modern architecture, hip cafes and a park in the sky!
A top 5 list of burger joints by Brian, one of our fav Tokyo tweeters.
FULL GUIDE to Healthy Eating in Tokyo. Find the best places to buy organic vegetables, healthy and vegetarian produce, restaurants and farmers' markets.
We and the laser cats have popped the champagne in honor of five years of Tokyo Cheapo. We celebrated with a small "VIP" party for our team members, supporters and friends. Tokyo Chapter kindly hosted the party for us at their awesome new …
We were interviewed by Shingetsu News Agency a few days ago about our story and philosophical musings on why the world needs more cheapos!
A medium-difficulty hiking route near Tokyo taking you through Mt. Nokogiri, Mt. Otake and Mt. Mitake boasting beautiful views of the surrounding area. Guide info: Route, duration, access, altitude, preperation
When to travel, which airline to go with, the cheapest place to transfer and more.
Yokocho—one of Tokyo and Japan's best kept secrets
Tokyo is a truly vast sprawling city, and one of the absolute "must-do" things here is getting a view of it from up on high. Chief Cheapo video presenter Angela An (of Internationally Me fame) hosts the first video on our brand new Tokyo Cheapo …
As a reward for scrimping and saving, every good cheapo deserves a beach break once in a while, and the Tokyo area has plenty of suitable options for just that. Donut-float-and-sandal-clad cheapos can find themselves at one of Tokyo's nearest …
Sit back and get to know Martin Holtkamp as we chat with him on how he's beaten a path through the jungle of professional photography in Tokyo.
Okay, this post is at best only tenuously related to Tokyo, but if you've read more than an article or two on Tokyo Cheapo you'll know we like the gratuitous overuse of photoshopped dogs, cats and laser cats. And actually it's my website …
