The Ultimate Guide To Tokyo
The cost of seeing releases on the big screen can be daunting–or colloquially, a total rip-off. General admission-slash-extortion at any of the Toho Cinemas locations is 1,800yen, and the college student rates of 1,500yen aren’t much better. The additional 650yen […]
Beyond dull bronzes of early statesmen, public art in Tokyo is a relatively new phenomenon. Only in about the last 25 years or so have architects and urban planners started to incorporate public artworks into their projects. Luckily, there are […]
On a recent lunchtime stroll down the marvelously cheap Sakae Dori – a narrow street of small restaurants, bars and cafes that atarts just outside Takadanobaba Station – the newly opened Takadanobaba branch of Ginhachi-don caught my eye with banners offering seafood […]
Note: This article is out of date. While the Tsukiji Fish Market still exists, the tuna auction has now moved the to the new Toyosu Fish Market. Tsukiji Fish Market Tuna Auction appears in literally every single guidebook about Tokyo. […]
As Tokyo shifts into early summer and rainy season mode, there’s an explosion of events. The next two months offer a chance to see two famous and historical festivals – so get your camera ready. This is the second instalment […]
With thousands of ramen restaurants and chains scattered throughout Tokyo, a newcomer to Japan may find the task of choosing and ordering a simple bowl of ramen daunting. Exploring a small street in Nishi-Gotanda (a thriving little nook that overlooks […]
It’s not really a big surprise that Gonpachi inspired the restaurant in Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill, since Gonpachi is basically a Japanese themed restaurant in Japan. For me, the surprise is that this hyper produced eatery is actually reasonable value […]
Leave it to Japan to adapt and rework foreign dishes to give them a new identity. As it implies, soup curry is a hybrid of the two dishes that comprise its name; it’s thin and watery for a curry, so it’s […]
The dog days of summer are upon us, and what better way to escape the heat than in a cool, dark, air-conditioned theater with a frosty drink in hand and some boom bang on the big screen? But movie ticket […]
How to see this famous Japanese art form for 2,000 yen or even less - without having to resort to amateur performances!
It’s nearly two weeks into 2016. Did you welcome the New Year the Japanese way—hatsumode (a temple or shrine visit) and all? If it still hasn’t sunk in that it’s already 2016, perhaps you can kick the year off by going […]
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.
Want to make getting around the city part of the experience? Read our comprehensive guide on where to rent a bike in Tokyo.
Ginza is one of the most expensive places in the world—but here's how you can enjoy it for free or on the cheap!
** This location is permanently closed ** Looking to unleash your inner child and artist? Need to relieve some stress or unleash your creativity? Here’s a place where you can do all those, and more: Rakugaki Cafe and Bar, a […]
If you don't know where to go, drinking in Tokyo can get pricey quickly. But luckily for you, we've compiled our favorite cool and cheap bars in the city.
With our pick of the 10 best free galleries in Tokyo, even the most cash-strapped of culture fiends can dive into the city's thriving art scene.
The urban landscape of Tokyo is littered with fascinating buildings around every corner. Discover nine of best with our Tokyo architecture guide.
Walking: the best—and cheapest—way to experience Tokyo. Take a look at three of our favorite (short) walking routes, right here.
Explore these top Tokyo shopping neighborhoods to pick up some great fashion, souvenirs or even window shop—and see the city while you're at it!
Japanese cultural experiences first hand—take your pick from tea ceremony, bonsai, martial arts, origami, sushi-making and more!
Looking for a budget-friendly English-speaking hairdresser? Here's one who gives cheapo readers a discount.
A quick lowdown on serviced offices, for cheapos with business ambition in the capital.
A foodie haven below the busy streets of Tokyo.