The Ultimate Guide To Tokyo
Note: Ticket PIA has ended its service on June 30, 2021. The movie-going experience has always been a dubious form of …
One of the requirements of nihonshu (you might know it as sake—which just means ‘alcohol’ in Japanese) is …
From a cheapo point of view (this is why you’re here, right?) few things can match temples and shrines in terms …
At first I thought it was me and my thing for Tokyo and its predecessor, Edo—and for dioramas—but after getting lots of …
Looking to do something way, way off the beaten track? Take yourself on a tour that is so far removed from the usual …
We got a press pass to this year’s Tokyo Game Show, and, although we’re no gaming site, we’re sure …
There is not much greenery in Tokyo, but with parks such as Shinjuku Gyoen, Yoyogi and Ueno, picnic lovers can’t …
How to see this famous Japanese art form for 2,000 yen or even less - without having to resort to amateur performances!
As summer gives way to fall, expect the weather to start getting slightly cooler in September. That also means that the …
Karaoke might as well be considered one of Japan’s national pastimes. It’s the answer to a lot of things! …
This post by Glen Young was originally published on Tokyo Weekender. A long-time getaway for Tokyo’s upper classes, the …
For a country that has the whole world convinced it moved on to the 25th century 40 years ago, Japan is, for the most …
The dog days of summer are upon us, and what better way to escape the heat than in a cool, dark, air-conditioned …
Like the event roundup for Japan Cheapo, deciding what events to feature was a hard one, what with the many events to …
Leave your fancy derby hats (and your preconceptions about horseracing) at home and prepare yourself to enjoy a nice, …
Hotel Okura is no more! The last chance to see it with your own eyes has gone, but do enjoy the photos we have archived …
They say that you can find a Chinatown in virtually any country. The Chinese being the largest foreign minority in …
You won’t see samurai with topknots, silk kimono and razor-sharp katana: for these you’d either need to travel back in …
Transportation fees in Japan can be a killer, but that shouldn’t be stopping us from exploring this amazing country. If …
Following on from my last article about hiking the Koburi pass, I have another easy Saitama hike for you outdoor …
Is Disneyland too kiddie for you? Does it not have enough thrillng rides? If you answered “yes” to either …
With spring giving way to summer, expect hotter, more humid weather. Summer in Japan also usually begins with tsuyu, or …
Nothing beats a crisp lager on a hot, steamy day. For just an hour and a half of your time, you can enjoy a paid …
This article is brought to you by the solo-grillin’ mountain folk over at Tokyo Desu. Japanese outdoor goods …