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 […]
A Cheapo's guide to Things to do in Tokyo
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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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May 29th
Free App of a Girl Awkwardly Staring at You
This article is courtesy of our friends at Tokyo Desu, who we’ve caught awkwardly staring at us many times before. […]
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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 […]
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October 23rd
5 Ways to Save Money at Karaoke
1. Go to karaoke during weekdays before 5pm Like all fun nighttime attractions, karaoke is cheapest during weekday days. […]
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September 27th
Mount Tsukuba: A Stunning Day Trip Outside of Tokyo
Mount Tsukuba is a gorgeous double peaked mountain in the Ibaraki Prefecture. At only 877 meters tall, Tsukuba-san is a […]
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September 18th
Yebisu Beer Factory: Tour, Beer Tasting, and Rock-Paper-Scissors Tournament
The Yebisu Garden Place is one of the crown jewels of Ebisu. Filled with an array of restaurants and shops, the Yebisu […]
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August 16th
The Best Free Playgrounds in Tokyo
Tokyo is a treasure chest of free entertainment for families with small children and far more green and imaginative than […]
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July 9th
Showa Kinen Park: Cheap Family Fun in Tachikawa
The Showa Memorial Park, also known simply as Tachikawa Park, is a family favorite in Tachikawa – just off the Chuo […]
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May 28th
Meetrip: The Cheapest Tours in Tokyo
Travelling is fun, but it is expensive. Tokyo is no exception. Hailed as 2013’s Most Expensive City to live in, Tokyo is […]
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May 22nd
Niko Niko Park – Cheap Fun with the Kids
Tokyo parks get crowded. On weekends (especially if you have more than one small child) your kids will run off and […]
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March 19th
Two Parks for the Price of One: Inokashira Park Zoo
The mascot of Inokashira Park Zoo is a squirrel, so to be completely honest, you shouldn’t really be expecting […]