Shimizu-yu – A Sweet Sento in the Heart of Omotesando
Stepping out among the well-heeled denizens of Omotesando is enough to make even the most well-kempt cheapo feel a […]
A Cheapo's guide to Lifestyle in Tokyo
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5 Off-The-Beaten-Path Trips From Tokyo Under 5,000 yen
Transportation fees in Japan can be a killer, but that shouldn’t be stopping us from exploring this amazing country. If […]
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May 3rd
Hiking Near Tokyo – Kinchakuda
Following on from my last article about hiking the Koburi pass, I have another easy Saitama hike for you outdoor […]
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The Cheapo Guide to Yoyogi Park
Tokyo has a multitude of parks, but not all parks attract the same kind of visitors. For instance, Shinjuku Gyoen […]
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Getting to Fuji-Q Highland: The Theme Park for Thrillseekers
Is Disneyland too kiddie for you? Does it not have enough thrill rides? If you answered “yes” to any of […]
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Dine Like a Weird Old Mountain Hermit with New “Solo BBQ Grill”
This article is brought to you by the solo-grillin’ mountain folk over at Tokyo Desu. Japanese outdoor goods […]
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March 1st
Hiking Near Tokyo – Koburi Pass
Many people who want to go hiking near Tokyo usually end up at one of a handful of rather popular (busy) hiking spots, […]
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February 15th
Machida Squirrel Garden: Un-fur-gettable Fun for the Price of an Acorn
Look around you in Tokyo, and it’s easy to see that people are nuts about animals. Whether struttin’ around in […]
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Eyebrow Threading Services and Nail Salons in Tokyo
In need of some beautification and pampering? Here are some English-speaking salons where you can give your eyebrows and […]
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February 7th
Hanayashiki: Japan’s Oldest Amusement Park
Quick! Name an amusement park in Japan. Tokyo Disney Resort and Universal Studios Japan (USJ) will probably come to […]
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January 20th
Isehara: A Sacred Getaway Near Tokyo
You don’t have to go all the way to Wakayama Prefecture’s Mt. Koya or Kumano Kodo to make a pilgrimage to a […]
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From Shopping to Anime, Ikebukuro’s Got It All
Some travel guidebooks used to advise tourists to skip Ikebukuro, because what you can see there, you can also find […]
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Cheapo Island Getaway: Shikine-jima
If you happen to be hanging around Hamamatsuchō Station (JR Yamanote, Keihin-Tohoku lines) on a summer Friday evening, […]
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August 7th
Cheapo Pick: 5 Camping Tokyo Spots
When people mention Japan, you think about the Penis Festivals and conveyor belt sushi restaurants, or how it is an […]
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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 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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The Best Places to Live in Tokyo: Kanda
This post comes from the good chaps at Tokyo Desu, who once tried to get us to pay their rent in Kanda. A lot of expats […]
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May 26th
ShootTokyo: The Cheapest Way to See Tokyo
Today we had an opportunity to speak with photographer and blogger David Powell. Dave writes the widely popular Tokyo […]
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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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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 21st
Where Dreams Come True: The Free Moomin-Themed Park in Saitama
Nestled in the mountains of Saitama—a prefecture famous for having “nothing”—is a whimsical park for children. However, […]
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Becoming Blonde: Japanese Hair Dye for Caucasian Hair
One of the first things you’ll notice living in Tokyo is the fact that most Japanese women are impeccably dressed, from […]