October 28th
November-December Cheapo Calendar: 5 Events Not to Miss
There are so many fantastic free events happening in Tokyo in November and December that it was tough choosing just five […]
A Cheapo's guide to Things to do in Tokyo
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October 2nd
How to Use Shibaura House: A Video Guide to the Designer Tokyo Community Space
This post first appeared on Japan Trends. Shibaura House is a community space in the Tokyo district of Shibaura, a […]
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October 1st
Meet Asimo at Tokyo’s REAL Robot Show – for Free
So, you’re in Japan and you want to see a robot? You don’t have much time and can’t afford the Robot […]
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September 22nd
Retro Games in Tokyo: Akihabara Is Not Your Friend
Think of Japan and games and you think of Akihabara. Otaku center of the world and birthplace of AKB48, maid cafes, and […]
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September 19th
Tokyo Game Show 2014 – Pre-show Report
It’s that time of year again; Tokyo Game Show!!! Even though I do not consider myself to be a gamer by any extremely […]
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September 14th
Tadaku: Hands-on Experience of Japanese Home Cooking
We all want to eat, pray, and love (food) like Anthony Bourdain does in his travel TV show, No Reservations. But why do […]
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September 2nd
Village Vanguard: Vintage Bookstore and Nerd Hideout
Scattered across the underbelly of Tokyo is a chain of vintage bookstores that serve as hideouts for geeks, nerds, and […]
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August 1st
Yoga Time with "Butthole Sensei": Cheap Tokyo Yoga Classes at Community Gyms
Heyyy all my Tokyo yogis (Tokyogis? No? OK, we’ll let that one go). Do you like to stretch it out but balk at the price […]
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Experience Being Flushed Down the Toilet on a Tokyo Water Slide
This article is brought to you by the potty-mouthed crew over at Tokyo Desu. A new ride at Tokyo Summerland – infamous […]
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Free Imperial Palace Bike Ride – Tokyo Cheapo
The Imperial Palace Bike Ride is a great Sunday activity, especially if you have kids. The city of Tokyo has bikes at […]
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July 24th
2014 Tokyo Fireworks Festivals: Seats, Food, Routes and Tips
Fireworks festivals in Tokyo are definitely an experience no one should miss, but they can be frustrating. Every year, […]
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July 8th
Cheap Shots: Dodgeball in Tokyo
Ever want to throw something at someone? It’s not an unusual feeling in Tokyo. But only having to pay 500 yen to […]
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Top 5 Cheapo Date Ideas in Tokyo
So you’ve finally summoned up all your courage and asked out that cute coworker, you know, the shy one that is […]
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June 19th
Bungy Jumping in Japan
Work, heat and humidity got you stressed out in Tokyo? Perhaps it’s time to jump off a bridge … with a rope […]
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DIY Cheapo: Koi Nobori (Carp Streamers)
One of the many things we love about Japan is the plethora of fun holidays and festivals. Kodomo No Hi (Children’s Day), […]
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Top Hidden Spots for Drinking and Eating in Tokyo
This article comes to you from the honorary cheapos over at Japan Trends. While we all know the main stretches of […]
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April 27th
May-June Cheapo Calendar: 5 Events Not to Miss
As Tokyo shifts into early summer and rainy season mode, there’s an explosion of events. The next two months offer a […]
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April 5th
Two Years of Cheapo: Anniversary Article Mix
It’s official – we’re two years old! To celebrate, we’ve put together a list of ten awesome (and […]
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Mori Art Museum: Culture and Shopping on the Cheap
Sometimes even the stingiest cheapo needs to buy something for someone else – and a 100-yen shop potplant or […]
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April 1st
Where are the Pokémon in Google Maps Tokyo?
Google’s April fool contribution this year is the Pokemon Challenge to find their new Pokémon Master! And it […]
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February 25th
Spring Cheapo Calendar: 5 Events Not to Miss
Make the most of the pleasant weather in Tokyo this March and April with our guide to the best festivals and flowers. […]
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February 7th
Disaster Survival 101
Would you know what to do if an earthquake were to happen right now? Or how about a fire? In a country like […]
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January 31st
Fun and Games at Tokyo Toy Museum
In pursuit of a family plan for a weekend or weekday? Time spent in toy stores can be loud and draining on both your […]
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November 26th
A Cheapo Night Out in Odaiba
The view from the boardwalk outside the Decks shopping mall in Odaiba seems to have it all. Eight hundred metre rainbow […]