The Ultimate Guide To Tokyo
In need of some beautification and pampering? Here are some English-speaking salons where you can give your eyebrows and nails some tender, loving care: Eyebrow Threading A hair removal practice that's said to have originated in India, …
Quick! Name an amusement park in Japan. Tokyo Disney Resort and Universal Studios Japan (USJ) will probably come to mind. But what about we focus on a homegrown Japanese theme park for a change? It's time to get acquainted with Hanayashiki, …
Akihabara is largely known for two things: electronics and being an otaku haven, though nowadays, the electronics seem to have become overshadowed by the geeky stuff. The closest English translation for otaku would be geek, although otaku …
You don't have to go all the way to Wakayama Prefecture's Mt. Kōya or Kumano Kodō to make a pilgrimage to a sacred site. Abundant in natural beauty and holiness (at least, according to Shintō tradition), the city of Isehara in Kanagawa …
Leave it to Japan to adapt and rework foreign dishes to give them a new identity. As it implies, soup curry is a hybrid of the two dishes that comprise its name; it's thin and watery for a curry, so it's more like a spicy, curry-based soup with …
If, like us, you're a fan of all things green tea, your time in Japan won't be complete without a glimpse into the ancient art of tea ceremony. Here is what you can expect, and where to enjoy it. A little while ago we attended a free tea …
Some travel guidebooks used to advise tourists to skip Ikebukuro, because what you can see there, you can also find elsewhere. I wonder if they're still saying the same things now, as Ikebukuro certainly also has its own charm. It combines the …
Although the Chinese are one of Japan's largest minority groups and there are Chinese restaurants aplenty, most Chinese food in Japan has been adjusted to suit local palates. These dishes are called chūka ryouri (which literally means "Chinese …
It's that time again! As 2014 draws to a close, we look back on the year's most popular Tokyo Cheapo posts. With almost 10 million people visiting Japan in 2014, an impressive 26% increase from last year, it's not surprising that most of our top …
Here's a tip for those who want a filling Japanese meal on the cheap: try visiting a university cafeteria. Most university grounds, and thus, their cafeterias, are open to the public (although when in doubt, it's best to ask). Forget the stigma …