June 26th, 2017
Tokyo Zoos and Aquariums: Your Guide to Furry, Feathery and Finny Friends
Famed for pandas and whale sharks, these Tokyo zoos and aquariums have some high-profile guests and are perfect for a […]
Suburban West Tokyo Guide
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Articles about Suburban West Tokyo
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June 14th, 2017
Cheapo Weekend for June 17-18: Food, Music and Salsa Street Dancing
Salsa Street Festival AND the World Gourmet & Music Festival taking place at Yoyogi Park this weekend.
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May 31st, 2017
Skip Roppongi, Head to Koenji for Foreigner-Friendly Fun
A den of alternative music, fashion and art with a dash of ramshackle charm, Koenji is perfect for some leftfield fun.
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Restaurants and cafés in Suburban West Tokyo
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Cafe Stay Happy
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Honohono Cafe
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Ommbla
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Tokyo People’s Cafe
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Bear Pond Espresso
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Nana’s Green Tea
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Ballon D’essai
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Temari no Ouchi – Cat Cafe
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Cafe Baron – Bird Cafe
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Calico Cat Cafe
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Gopal
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Mahika Mano Hammock Cafe
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Yurei Izakaya
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Alpha Beta Coffee Club
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Anthrop Coffee Stand
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Frankie Melbourne Espresso
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Marugame Seimen Shimokitazawa
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Bookends Coffee Service
Events in Suburban West Tokyo
Eating & Drinking in Suburban West Tokyo
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8+ Places to Go Terrace Tippling in Tokyo
It’s a great season to sip wine at a Tokyo terrace bar/cafe while reading a book or chatting with friends. Here are 7+ […]
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April 20th, 2017
Alpha Beta Coffee Club: Where Caffeine Meets Craft
Ahead of their grand opening, we chatted with one of the co-founders of the newest craft coffee spot in Tokyo. Craft […]
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April 4th, 2017
Machida Ramen Festival 2017
Try copious amounts of ramen and tsukemen (dipping noodles) in Machida, a town famed for these tasty eats.
- March 28th, 2017
Tokyo’s 10 Best Value Craft Beer Bars
- January 4th, 2017
Top 10 Tsukemen Restaurants in Tokyo
- December 19th, 2016
Cheapo Christmas Markets in Tokyo
- November 22nd, 2016
Keeping Warm with Nabe
- October 7th, 2016
Going Exotic: Pineapple Ramen at Papapapine
- September 23rd, 2016
Tokyo Farmers Markets: A Mini Guide
- August 12th, 2016
Hit the Coffee Spot at Hipster Cafes in Tokyo
- August 11th, 2016
Tokyo Date Spots for Your Tinder Darling
- April 11th, 2016
Choo-Choo! All Aboard Tokyo’s Best Sushi Train Restaurant
- December 1st, 2015
Take a Trip to the Underworld at Yurei Izakaya
- November 27th, 2015
Sweets Paradise Tokyo: All-You-Can-Eat Desserts
- November 20th, 2015
A-Colle Discount Supermarket: Cheapest Groceries in Tokyo
- October 21st, 2015
Top 3 Places To Eat In Kichijoji For Just 500 Yen
- October 5th, 2015
Sawanoi: Free Sake Tour and Tasting in an Idyllic Setting
- May 21st, 2015
A Guide to Tokyo Animal Cafes
- April 13th, 2015
Get Your Tour and Pour On at Suntory Brewery
- April 9th, 2015
Matcha Cafes: Green Tea in Tokyo
- February 10th, 2015
Don Pizza – Shimokitazawa
- January 16th, 2015
Soup? Curry? No, It’s Soup Curry!
- January 5th, 2015
Chinese Food in Tokyo: A Cheapo Guide
- December 16th, 2014
Hanbey: A Cheap Trip Back to the Showa Period
Entertainment in Suburban West Tokyo
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Festival of Lights: Top 5 Firefly Nights Around Tokyo
Fireflies mark the unofficial start to summertime in Tokyo—here's a list of festivals where you can check out this […]
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May 11th, 2017
The 5 Best Castles In and Around Tokyo
Take a break from Tokyo's modern delights and get your head around some history with our pick of the city and its […]
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May 2nd, 2017
The Wacky, Wonderful and Weird Museums of Tokyo
When you hear the word ‘museum’, it’s not not unusual to think of dusty displays and long-winded descriptions, but Tokyo […]
- April 25th, 2017
Tokyo Golden Week: Tips for Avoiding the Crowd
- April 8th, 2017
Yaezakura: Late-Blooming Cherry Trees in Tokyo
- April 5th, 2017
The Top Jazz Bars in Tokyo
- March 17th, 2017
5 Spring Flower Festivals Around Tokyo
- March 6th, 2017
How to Hanami with a Twist: Unique Ways to Enjoy Cherry Blossom Season
- March 5th, 2017
Yozakura: Nighttime Cherry Blossom Viewing
- February 7th, 2017
Cheapo Valentine’s Day Ideas
- February 2nd, 2017
Plum Blossoms in Tokyo
- January 18th, 2017
Tokyo for Ghibli Lovers
- December 29th, 2016
Japanese New Year: Traditions, Countdowns and Fireworks in Tokyo
- December 21st, 2016
January 2017: 5 Events Not to Miss
- November 29th, 2016
Boroichi Market: Weird, Wacky and Wonderful
- November 26th, 2016
Get Creative: Tokyo’s Best Open-Mic and Art Nights
- November 23rd, 2016
Todoroki Valley: Tokyo’s Secret Escape
- November 11th, 2016
Koyo, Yo: Autumn Leaves in Tokyo
- November 10th, 2016
Oases in Tokyo: ‘Escape’ the City
- November 1st, 2016
Tokyo Museums and Art Galleries Mega Guide
- October 31st, 2016
Bargain Bathing: Onsen in Tokyo
- October 21st, 2016
Tokyo’s Best Halloween Parties 2016
- October 13th, 2016
Tokyo: Free 7 Days a Week
- October 11th, 2016
Perfect Liars Club: Comedy Sleuthing at Its Best
Shopping in Suburban West Tokyo
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May 24th, 2017
Tokyo Shopping Neighborhoods – Top Spots for Vintage, Boutique, Haute Couture & More
Explore these top Tokyo shopping neighborhoods to pick up some great fashion, souvenirs or even window shop—and see the […]
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Tokyo Winter Sales: 2016-2017 Roundup
Lots of winter deals to be had. And don't forget to pick up a fukubukuro or "lucky bag" - filled with last year's […]
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6 Outlet Malls Around Tokyo
Good spots for some Christmas shopping on the cheap!
- July 19th, 2016
Used Record Shopping in Shimokitazawa
- July 1st, 2016
Tokyo Summer Sales
- November 25th, 2015
GU: Modern Tokyo Fashion on a Budget
- December 23rd, 2014
Secondhand Tokyo: Thriftin’ Guide
- September 2nd, 2014
Village Vanguard: Vintage Bookstore and Nerd Hideout
- June 1st, 2014
Discount Alcohol at Liquor Off: Get Drunk Without Breaking the Bank
- June 11th, 2013
Joe Exchange: Buy, Sell, and Trade your way into Japanese Fashion
- June 4th, 2013
Off House: Furnish your apartment without selling your soul to pay for it
- May 7th, 2013
Shimamura: Cheap, Chic, and Comfortable Clothes
- April 30th, 2013
Seria: the Classiest 100 yen Shop in Tokyo
- April 23rd, 2013
Hard Off Tokyo: Affordable Electronics, Instruments, and Recycled “Junk”
- April 16th, 2013
Uniqlo: The Best Things in Life are Cheap
- April 15th, 2013
Ozeki Supermarket – Cheapo Grocery Perfection
- April 10th, 2013
Okashi no Machioka – Cheapo 'Dagashi' Sweet Shop
- 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
- December 17th, 2012
Y's Mart – A No-frills Cheapo Supermarket
- October 30th, 2012
3 Coins (and some change)
- October 26th, 2012
Lawson Store 100
- September 10th, 2012
G.U.: "Tribute" Converse and Jeans for 990yen
- August 13th, 2012
Shimokitazawa Thriftin’
Living in Suburban West Tokyo
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Reconditioned Bicycles: The Two-Wheeled Wonders and Where To Find Them
Cardinal rule #9 of living in Tokyo: buy a used bicycle.
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Donki
We’ve recently covered some of Tokyo’s cheapest supermarkets but we have some more gems to share with you […]
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Tokyo’s Cheapest Supermarket? – OK
As a general rule supermarkets in Tokyo aren’t particularly cheap, in fact with many of the major stores […]
- May 1st, 2012
Yamaya
Getting Around in Suburban West Tokyo
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November 17th, 2016
Surviving a Christmas-Day Date on a Budget
Christmas is often called the Valentine’s Day of Japan, and like any couples’ holiday, it all boils down to a […]
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October 23rd, 2016
Where to Rent a Bicycle in Tokyo
Want to make getting around the city part of the experience? Read our comprehensive guide on where to rent a bike in Tokyo.
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The Sumidagawa Fireworks Festival (and Other Tokyo Fireworks Festivals)
If you want to share your fireworks photos with the Tokyo Cheapo audience, use hashtag #cheaposummer on Twitter or […]
- April 29th, 2015
Cheapo Weekend for May 3-5: Golden Week Freebies
- November 6th, 2013
Rent an Electric Bike: Cheap Things to do in Tokyo
Itineraries in Suburban West Tokyo
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November 6th, 2013
A 3-Day Winter Itinerary for Tokyo
Winter may not be everyone's favorite season, but Tokyo has so much to offer it would be a […]
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November 6th, 2013
3-Day Shopping Itinerary in Tokyo
Whether you’re more of a high-end (window) shopper or prefer a quirky vintage find, Tokyo has […]
Recommended hotels near Suburban West Tokyo
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