October 7th, 2019
Time Travel Tokyo: The City’s Best Old-World Districts
Leave the neon lights of Akihabara and Shinjuku behind, and get to know the other side of the city.
Saitama Guide
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Articles about Saitama
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September 18th, 2019
October 2019: 5 Events Not to Miss in Tokyo
Halloween parties, grand tea ceremonies, the Kawagoe Festival and more to keep you entertained.
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September 3rd, 2019
Nagashi Somen: Where to Eat Flowing Noodles In and Around Tokyo
Where to try this quintessential summertime meal near Tokyo.
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Events in Saitama
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Kasukabe Hagoita Market
Free
Market
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Oji Inari-jinja Shrine Fox Parade
9:30am – 2:00am
Free
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Ishida Lion Dance
7:00am
Free
Festival
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Keyaki Beer Festival
Free
Beer
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Red Spider Lily Festival
9:00am – 4:30pm
¥300 (on the door)
Nature
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Iruma Air Show
9:00am – 3:00pm
Free
Restaurants and cafés in Saitama
Eating & Drinking in Saitama
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October 2nd, 2016
Where to Buy a Turkey in Tokyo
In person and online options for finding a turkey in Tokyo—be it for Thanksgiving, Christmas or just 'cause.
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November 20th, 2015
A-Colle Discount Supermarket: Cheapest Groceries in Tokyo
Tokyo can be a foodie’s heaven on earth when it comes to restaurant selection. So while it might be hard at first […]
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December 16th, 2014
Hanbey: A Cheap Trip Back to the Showa Period
I’m not a time travel expert, but I think if it existed today, it would be extremely expensive. While I’m […]
- February 10th, 2014
Ginzo Sushi – Gimmick-free Sushi for a Reasonable Price
- September 30th, 2013
Omusubi Gonbei – Cheap, Classy Rice Balls
- February 23rd, 2013
Sushi Misakimaru – Cheapo Sushi at a Train Station Near You
- November 19th, 2012
Sanuki Udon Hanamaru – A Sit-down Meal for 105yen
- October 26th, 2012
Lawson Store 100
- October 17th, 2012
Heiroku Sushi – A Very Comfortable Conveyor Belt Ride
Entertainment in Saitama
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June 24th, 2019
8 Reasonably Priced Camping Spots (Super) Close to Tokyo
You don't even need to leave Tokyo's borders to get to most of them.
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April 25th, 2019
Tokyo Golden Week: Tips for Avoiding the Crowds
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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April 2nd, 2019
Complete Guide to Visiting the New Moomin Theme Park
Everything you need to know about visiting the new Moomin theme park in Saitama. Plus an impressive and free Moomin park […]
- March 22nd, 2019
Spring Escapes: Top Day Trips from Tokyo
- January 14th, 2019
5 Stunning Spring Bus Tours from Tokyo
- December 19th, 2018
Start the Year Right with the Seven Lucky Gods Pilgrimage Around Tokyo
- October 9th, 2018
Top 25 Easy Day Trips from Tokyo
- July 5th, 2018
8 Peaceful Picnic Spots in Tokyo
- July 2nd, 2018
A Day Tripping Guide to Kawagoe: The Little Edo
- February 20th, 2018
Five Cherry Blossom Hikes from Tokyo
- August 10th, 2017
Affordable Day Spas in Tokyo
- May 16th, 2017
5 Spots To Visit In Tokyo If You’re Too Broke To Go To Kyoto
- January 18th, 2017
Tokyo for Ghibli Lovers
- November 2nd, 2016
Top Tokyo Indoor Activities
- August 11th, 2016
6 Cheapo Pools in Tokyo
- September 22nd, 2015
6 Ways to Spend the Night in Tokyo If You Miss Your Last Train
- September 19th, 2015
Underground Saitama: Explore Japan’s Giant Drain
- August 16th, 2015
Cheap Karaoke in Tokyo
- July 17th, 2015
Terrific Tokyo Area Hikes
- October 23rd, 2012
Uta Hiroba Karaoke
- October 12th, 2012
Make Some Music for Cheap!
Shopping in Saitama
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6 Outlet Malls Around Tokyo
Good spots for some Christmas shopping on the cheap!
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June 4th, 2013
Off House: Furnish Your Apartment Without Selling Your Soul to Pay for It
Anyone can tell you Japan is expensive. In an earlier post, we showed you how to skip some of the expensive realtor fees […]
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April 10th, 2013
Okashi no Machioka – Cheapo 'Dagashi' Sweet Shop
One of the surprises when I first arrived in Tokyo was discovering the alternative universe of snacks, chocolate and […]
- February 26th, 2013
Mode Off – Clothes so Cheap, the Hardest Part is Carrying Them all Back Home
- February 17th, 2013
Forget H&M and Uniqlo – Here’s Tokyo’s Stockpile of Good, Cheap Rags
- October 30th, 2012
3 Coins (and some change)
- May 8th, 2012
Tokyo’s Cheapest Supermarket? – OK
Recommended hotels near Saitama
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