The Ultimate Guide To Tokyo
It's hard to precisely and concisely describe okonomiyaki in English. The common translations of "Japanese pizza" or "Japanese pancake" just don't do it justice. Literally translated to "grilled as you like it," okonomiyaki is something like a …
Nabe (or hot pot) is a popular dish that's usually enjoyed in groups. Here are some affordable restaurants in the city.
For good luck in the new year, go on the Seven Lucky Gods pilgrimage (aka Shichifukujin Meguri), which involves visiting seven temples to receive blessings from the deities of good fortune.
Looking for a good scare? Thrill-seekers, take note: here's our roundup of the top (by top we mean creepiest) haunted house attractions in Tokyo.
Interview with Hirofumi Gomi, Japan's leading producer of haunted house attractions. Learn about what inspires him and his newest attraction.
Cherry blossom season isn't the only time to roll out your mat and prepare your picnic basket! Check out the top picnic spots in Tokyo.
Kick summer into high gear with an outdoor BBQ party. You can even arrive empty-handed—most spots supply both the equipment and the food!
Just 30 minutes from Tokyo is Kawagoe, a traditional Japanese town with Edo-era architecture and aesthetic.
Try your hand at Japanese flower arrangement at these ikebana workshops in Tokyo—with English-speaking instructors.
The Shinkansen, Japan's high-speed bullet train, is not just a mode of transportation, but an experience in itself. Some tourists consider it a symbol of Japan's top-notch technology and want to experience a Shinkansen ride just to see what it's …
Wanna be a samurai? You can for a day at the Battle of Kawanakajima reenactment.
Learn more about Tokyo Mystery Circus—the world's first entertainment facility devoted solely to escape games—and its English-language offerings.
How can a cheapo enjoy a Christmas dinner in Tokyo without spending a fortune at a hotel? A guide to the KFC phenomenon to a traditional Western meal.
Learn about cheese tarts—the food craze that's swept Japan in the last few years— and where to get the gooiest, butteriest, tastiest bites!
A perfect fall or winter meal to share with friends!
A quick lowdown on serviced offices, for cheapos with business ambition in the capital.
A handy guide to Japan temples and shrines. We cover the difference between the two, etiquette and practices, and lucky objects.
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Osechi ryori refers to cuisine traditionally eaten during the New Year. As osechi ryori can be expensive, this is a guide to cheap osechi options.
Nothing signals the start of the cold months like oden. As early as September, convenience stores start rolling out simmering oden pots, with various ingredients suspended in a broth made of soy sauce and dashi (fish or seaweed stock). While …
Free Japanese archery lessons on Sports Day. Read on for more details.
If you're a temporary visitor (i.e. staying for less than six months), not working in Japan, and not a Japanese citizen, you can be exempted from paying the 8% consumption tax when shopping at certain shops around the country. They usually have …
How far can take you beyond the borders of Tokyo? The Cheapo Weekend Escape Challenge is a series of posts about solo overnight trips from Tokyo that cost just one man-note, or less. You might have heard of Hakone Kowakien Yunessun (or just …