June 1st
The Tokyo Cheapo Guide to Halloween 2018
The best celebrations of the season!
A Cheapo's guide to Things to do in Tokyo
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May 15th
Take a Trip to Takao: Tokyo’s Favorite Mountain
Mount Takao is less than an hour from Shinjuku and offers a range of easy to moderate hiking trails, making it a great […]
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May 9th
Go-Karting in Tokyo: Everything You Need to Know
You've seen them zooming through the streets. Here's how to try this go-kart thing for yourself.
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April 19th
The Institute for Nature Study: Tokyo’s Hidden Forest
The Institute for Nature Study is a lush forest oasis smack dab in the middle of Tokyo. Enjoy 20 hectares of ponds, […]
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April 19th
Ikebana: Flower Arrangement Workshops in Tokyo
Try your hand at Japanese flower arrangement at these ikebana workshops in Tokyo—with English-speaking instructors.
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April 18th
May 2018: 5 Events Not to Miss in Tokyo
May is the official start of festival season in Tokyo. With mega-fests like Sanja Matsuri and the Golden Week holiday, […]
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April 17th
A Ride Through the Wild Side on Hakone’s Ajisai Train
Jump on the Hakone "Ajisai Train" to enjoy a scenic railway journey through tunnels of lush green forest and past […]
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April 16th
Party Like an Edokko: Tokyo Festivals in May 2019
Add these folk festivals to your diary for some traditional fun.
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March 23rd
Tokyo Golden Week: Tips for Avoiding the Crowd
Japan's major tourist spots get crowded during Golden Week. Find out how to enjoy this long holiday while avoiding crowds.
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March 20th
5 Places to See Geisha in Tokyo
There are opportunities to see geisha in Tokyo too—you just have to know where to look.
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March 19th
Five Places to Meet a Robot in Tokyo
Looking for robots in Tokyo? We list the top 5 spots to come face-to-face with Pepper, Gundam and other badass 'bots in […]
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March 19th
April 2018: 5 Events Not to Miss in Tokyo
A chance to see the infamous penis festival, horseback archery, a courtesan parade and more!
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March 11th
10 Fun Free (and Cheap) Things to Do in Asakusa
Looking to visit Asakusa? Here are 10 ways to experience the best of the neighborhood, without spending more than 105 […]
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March 10th
A Guide to Tokyo’s Historic Cherry Trees
Some of the historic cherry tree sites in Tokyo that makes it one of the most popular spring destinations in the world!
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Yozakura: Nighttime Cherry Blossom Viewing in Tokyo
You've seen cherry blossoms in the daytime; now it's time to try viewing them at night! Mark down these 2018 festival dates.
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March 3rd
How to Hanami, with a Twist: Unique Ways to Enjoy Cherry Blossom Season
We're talking cherry blossoms in a cemetery, on a boat—and even in your birthday suit!
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February 20th
Five Cherry Blossom Hikes from Tokyo
Hanami hikes are the best kinda hikes.
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February 11th
Tokyo’s 9 Islands: Oases (Technically) in the City
How to visit the 9 Tokyo islands: the complete cheapo's guide on how to get there, where to stay and what to do at these […]
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February 8th
Samurai for a Day: Fuefuki’s Battle of Kawanakajima Reenactment
Wanna be a samurai? You can for a day at the Battle of Kawanakajima reenactment.
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February 8th
Mini Guide to Exploring Tohoku from Tokyo
Head northeast for all things affordably awesome.
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January 23rd
Immerse Yourself in Escape Games at Tokyo Mystery Circus
Learn more about Tokyo Mystery Circus—the world's first entertainment facility devoted solely to escape games—and its […]
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January 22nd
A Can of Worms: The Meguro Parasitological Museum
Not for the squeamish.
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January 9th
Cool, Not Cruel: Alternatives to Mainstream Animal Cafes
Where to get your dose of cute 'n' fluffy, minus the cruelty. Includes lots of cat photos.
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January 4th
Take a Day Trip to Explore Yokohama
Set off from Tokyo on a day trip to Yokohama—it's close by, there's plenty to do and it's the perfect day out to suit […]