Want to add a more creative touch to your trip to Japan? While famous for temples, cherry trees, and street fashion, Japan is becoming more and more known as a destination for design-centric travel. Rather than adding art festivals and […]
Our latest video – we take you round the streets, shops, galleries, and coffee shops of Tokyo’s Bohemia.
Being female does bring a different set of practical issues and concerns while traveling, so here's a rundown of the stuff you might be worried about and how not to be!
Part 2 of our quick, easy-to-digest guide to the history of Tokyo, to make your explorations that much more awesome.
A quick, easy-to-digest guide to the history of Tokyo, to make your travel that much more awesome.
An interview with wanderlust cheapos Yoshke and Vins of The Poor Traveler fame. The offer their travel tips and memorable experiences from their time in Tokyo.
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 […]
We were interviewed by Shingetsu News Agency a few days ago about our story and philosophical musings on why the world needs more cheapos!
Mascots, or Yuru Kyara as they are known in Japan, are a big thing! It’s estimated that Japan has something like 1200 local area mascots, and that’s not to mention the countless corporate and product mascots. We were at the […]
