The Ultimate Guide To Tokyo
We headed to three strategic locations around town and decided to ask a few people how the new-age gaming was going—and get some tips in the process!
Found a date-worthy guy or gal on Tinder and now need to figure out where to take them? Look no further than our guide to cheapo date spots in Tokyo.
Enjoy the real Tsukiji experience with a cheapo price tag.
A guide on how to prepare and what to expect while cosplaying at Comiket.
New to Tokyo Cheapo? Read this. We’ve put together a Tokyo for Beginners introductory guide that will help you use our (invaluable) resources to get the most out of Tokyo on a budget. From reasonable ramen to inexpensive ways of […]
Looking beyond sushi for your Japanese foodie experience? Try these seafood-based dishes that'll leave you just as satisfied and wanting more.
Get your ears cleaned by strangers, have the dinner of your nightmares or just chill with Godzilla.
Sukiyabashi Jiro may be one of the most famous sushi restaurants, but reservations are tricky and they aren't always nice to foreigners. Try these instead.
Tokyo is a truly vast sprawling city, and one of the absolute “must-do” things here is getting a view of it from up on high. Chief Cheapo video presenter Angela An (of Internationally Me fame) hosts the first video on our brand […]
*IMPORTANT* Please note that all Aunt Stella cafes in Tokyo are now permanently closed. It’s possible to buy cookies in the Ikebukuro and Kichijoji stores, but no dine-in or all-you-can-eat service available. Cafes are still open in other parts of […]
Yokocho—one of Tokyo and Japan's best kept secrets
Cheap places to drink in Tokyo without paying tourist prices and steep cover charges.
Fresh and local fruit and veg — and cheaper than most supermarkets.
A guide to any and all of your martial arts equipment needs in Tokyo. Plus, where to find a real sword (sort of).
Think of it as Japan’s version of your morning cereal but more awesome in every way.
Where to buy the paper and where to try out this delicate art for yourself in Tokyo.
Tokyo 7 days a week, with the best free picks planned out by us so you don't have to!
Sometimes falling into a bed at the end of the day is all you need, but you can easily make it part of the adventure.
Being in Japan means robots, everyone knows that right? So when robot week comes to town you expect the crazy stuff. I want them serving drinks, cooking stuff, looking creepily human—I don’t know, just cool stuff. But, apparently, this is […]
Want to make getting around the city part of the experience? Read our comprehensive guide on where to rent a bike in Tokyo.
The top breakfast spots in the heart of Tokyo—whether you're in the mood for eggs, a mountain of pancakes, French-style pastries or just a good ol' cup of joe.
The definitive guide to Tokyo's best onsen and public bathhouses, including all you need to know about opening hours, prices (deals included!), and which places allow tattoos.
Museum enthusiasts can take advantage of the Grutt Pass, a pass that allows free or discounted admission to 79 museums and attractions in Tokyo.