February 14th, 2019
March 2019: 5 Events Not to Miss in Tokyo
Spring is coming soon, so what better way to welcome the season than with cherry blossoms, fire-walking, St.Patrick's […]
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Articles about Suburban West Tokyo
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February 12th, 2019
Yaezakura: Late-Blooming Cherry Trees in Tokyo
If you miss out on the main cherry blossom season, here are eight places where you can still enjoy sakura.
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February 11th, 2019
Tokyo Events This Week: Chinese New Year Celebrations Continued
Tokyo events for Monday, February 11 to Sunday, February 17, 2019
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Suburban West Tokyo Attractions
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Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum
If you prefer your museums with a healthy breeze and grass under your feet, this is one for […]
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The Spa Seijo
One of the pricier options when it comes to onsen in Tokyo, Seijo spa makes up for it in […]
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Tonogayato Garden
A traditional Japanese garden located in Kokubunji, the Tonogayato garden was designated a […]
Events in Suburban West Tokyo
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Yomiuriland Jewellumination
4:00pm – 8:30pm
¥1,400 (on the door)
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Your Hood’s a Joke: Asia Debut
7:30pm – 10:00pm
¥1,500 (advance sales)¥2,500 (on the door)
Comedy
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Shot in the Dark – The Photography of David Arnoff
5:00pm – 11:00pm
Free
Art
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Setagaya Plum Blossom Festival
10:00am – 4:00pm
Free
Festival
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Jindaiji Temple Daruma Doll Fair
10:00am – 4:00pm
Free
Festival Market
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Mt. Takao Hiwatari Festival
1:00pm – 5:00pm
Free
Festival
Restaurants and cafés in Suburban West Tokyo
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Kollabo
Combining Korean BBQ and Yakiniku, Kollabo is a mid-range chain with good quality beef and an […]
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Fatz’s – Koenji
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Uwoha
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Shirohige Cream Puff Factory
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Suzunari Yokocho
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Good Heavens British Bar Tokyo
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Koenji Bakushu Kobo
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Don Pizza, Shimokitazawa
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Beer Bar Ushitora
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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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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
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Zuisetsu
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Asagaya Bird Land
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Backerei Himmel
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Bons Moments
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Chapon
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Shimokita Chaen
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Dachibin Izakaya
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Funayado
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Ginzo Sushi Tsurukawa
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Ginzo Sushi Sengawa
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Ginzo Sushi Hikarigaoka IMA
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Ginzo Sushi Cereo Kokubunji
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Ginzo Sushi Tachikawa
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Ginzo Sushi Tama Center
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Nan Station
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Pizzeria Bar Napoli Kichijoji Sun Road Iriguchi
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Pizzeria Bar Napoli Asagaya
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Pizzeria Bar Napoli Kichijoji
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Pizzeria Bar Napoli Machida 109
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Pizzeria Bar Napoli Nerima
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Cocoro – Kichijoji branch
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Cocoro – Shimokitazawa branch
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Sushizanmai jiyuugaoka
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Sushizanmai Koenji
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Nikushokudo Kichijoji
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Trois Chambres
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Kono
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Shibata
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Bassanova
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Niseko Takahashi Dairy Farm Milk Kobo
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Cheese Craft Works – Kichijoji
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Cona – Shimokitazawa
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Tico
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Rooster
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Ichibangai
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Mother’s Ruin
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Gamuso
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Bar Gari Gari
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Craft Beer Market Kichijoji
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Craft Beer Market Koenji
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Suntory Musashino Brewery
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Papapapine
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Guru Guru Kebab
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Garage 50
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Stamina Ramen Nobu Chan
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Katsu Midori – Shakujiikoen
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Sushi-Ro Musashimurayama store
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Sushi-Ro Machida Kiso shop
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Sushi-Ro Tamasakai shop
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Sushi-Ro Fussa shop
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Sushi-Ro Higashifuchu shop
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Sushi-Ro Hachioji Naganuma shop
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Sushi-Ro Narahara shop
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Sushi-Ro Green Walk Tama shop
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Sushi-Ro Hikarigaoka shop
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Sushi-Ro Tanashi shop
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Sushi-Ro Chofu shop
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Sushi-Ro Tachikawa Saiwaicho shop
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Sushi-Ro Osan shop
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Heiroku Sushi Hachioji Station shop
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Heiroku Sushi Machida
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Ganso Zushi Tachikawa south entrance Station Shop
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Ganso Zushi Kichijoji Station shop
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Ganso Zushi Kichijoji Sun Road shop
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Ganso Zushi Shimokitazawa Station shop
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Ganso Zushi Jiyugaoka
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Ganso Zushi Ogikubo Station shop
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Enji
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Tensuke – Koenji
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Mo-Mo-Paradise Hachioji Branch
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Magic Spice
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Kosoan
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Segafredo Shimokitazawa
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Segafredo Futako-tamagawa
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Shimokitazawa Tag Cafe
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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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Gopal
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Mahika Mano Hammock Cafe
Eating & Drinking in Suburban West Tokyo
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January 7th, 2019
Keeping Warm with Nabe: Hot Pot Restaurants in Tokyo
Nabe (or hot pot) is a popular dish that's usually enjoyed in groups. Here are some affordable restaurants in the city.
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November 21st, 2018
The Cheeriest Christmas Markets in Tokyo
If you too like your holiday season with a bit of European flair.
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October 15th, 2018
Matcha Cafes: Green Tea in Tokyo
Cafes that specialize in green tea are surprisingly not that popular in Tokyo. Here are 3 cafes where you can get your […]
- September 12th, 2018
The Michelin Mega-Guide to Tokyo: Fine Dining in the City
- June 27th, 2018
Guide to Free Wifi Cafes in Tokyo
- April 30th, 2018
Lose Yourself at Tokyo’s Top 12 Themed Restaurants
- February 11th, 2018
Beautiful Food: Tokyo’s Most Eye-Catching Eats
- January 24th, 2018
Tokyo’s Kissaten: Showa-Style Coffee Shops
- January 18th, 2018
Random Ramen: 9 Unique Bowls You Have to Try in Tokyo
- November 23rd, 2017
Where to Get Cheese Tarts in Tokyo
- July 20th, 2017
Tokyo’s 10 Best Value Craft Beer Bars
- July 19th, 2017
Tokyo’s Top Traditional Tea Houses
- May 22nd, 2017
8+ Places to Go Terrace Tippling in Tokyo
- April 20th, 2017
Alpha Beta Coffee Club: Where Caffeine Meets Craft
- April 4th, 2017
Machida Ramen Festival 2017
- January 4th, 2017
Top 10 Tsukemen Restaurants in Tokyo
- 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
Entertainment in Suburban West Tokyo
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18 Top Tokyo Flea Markets for Bargain Hunting
A cheapo’s paradise, flea markets in Tokyo are awesome for bargain-hunting—and there’s no shortage of them.
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February 7th, 2019
6 Spring Flower Festivals Around Tokyo
Move over, cherry blossoms! These other stunning Tokyo flower festivals are sure to take your breath away well into late […]
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January 26th, 2019
SponsoredLife As an Ascetic Monk on Mt. Takao
Easily hiked, beautiful views and super close to Tokyo—there’s little wonder Takao has become one of Japan’s most iconic […]
- January 14th, 2019
Plum Blossoms in Tokyo: Where to See Them
- January 13th, 2019
Tokyo’s 400-Year-Old Boroichi Market
- December 29th, 2018
Your Japanese New Year: Traditions, Countdowns and Fireworks in Tokyo
- December 28th, 2018
January 2019: 5 Events Not to Miss
- December 19th, 2018
Akiruno: A Nature-Filled Escape Just Outside Tokyo
- November 1st, 2018
Koyo: 10 Places to See Autumn Leaves In and Around Tokyo
- October 3rd, 2018
Chrysanthemums and Other Autumn Flowers in Japan
- September 26th, 2018
October 2018: 5 Events Not to Miss in Tokyo
- July 12th, 2018
Don’t Sweat the Summer: A Perfectly Cool Tokyo Weekend Itinerary
- July 11th, 2018
August 2018: 5 Tokyo Events Not to Miss
- July 5th, 2018
8 Peaceful Picnic Spots in Tokyo
- July 5th, 2018
Tokyo BBQ Spots: Summer Eats and Sunny Days
- June 21st, 2018
The Tokyo Summer Fireworks Guide
- June 6th, 2018
Festival of Lights: Top 5 Firefly Nights Around Tokyo
- June 1st, 2018
Tokyo’s Best Halloween Parties 2018
- May 15th, 2018
Take a Trip to Takao: Tokyo’s Favorite Mountain
- April 19th, 2018
Ikebana: Flower Arrangement Workshops in Tokyo
- March 23rd, 2018
Tokyo Golden Week: Tips for Avoiding the Crowd
- March 20th, 2018
5 Places to See Geisha in Tokyo
- March 10th, 2018
A Guide to Tokyo’s Historic Cherry Trees
- March 9th, 2018
Yozakura: Nighttime Cherry Blossom Viewing in Tokyo
Shopping in Suburban West Tokyo
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Tokyo Winter Sales: 2018-2019 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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September 19th, 2018
Tokyo’s Treasures: A Guide to Souvenir Japanese Antiques
In a nation of craftsmen and perfectionists, Japanese antiques are often high quality, and make for great souvenirs. […]
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August 23rd, 2018
Haul away from Home: Import Stores in Tokyo to Cure Your Cravings
If you're in Japan long enough to start missing your favorite foods, fear not, these Tokyo import stores are stocked!
- July 15th, 2018
Tokyo Summer Sales
- November 30th, 2017
Christmas Shopping in Tokyo: Markets, Boutiques and Vending Machines
- May 24th, 2017
Tokyo Shopping Neighborhoods – Top Spots for Vintage, Boutique, Haute Couture & More
- December 2nd, 2016
6 Outlet Malls Around Tokyo
- July 19th, 2016
Used Record Shopping in Shimokitazawa
- 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)
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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Cheapo Weekend for May 3-5: Golden Week Freebies
OK, I have some good news and some bad news. Well, actually I have a good news-bad news-good news sandwich to cushion […]
- 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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