December 4th, 2019
The Cheeriest Christmas Markets in Tokyo
If you too like your holiday season with a bit of European flair.
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Articles about Suburban West Tokyo
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December 3rd, 2019
Get Creative: Tokyo’s Best Open-Mic and Art Nights
Check out the many open-mic and art nights in Tokyo — a great way to be entertained, get creative and meet new people!
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November 24th, 2019
Tokyo Events This Week: All About the Jokes
Tokyo events for Monday, November 24 to Sunday, December 1, 2019
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Suburban West Tokyo Attractions
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Suginami Animation Museum
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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 […]
Events in Suburban West Tokyo
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Mottainai Flea Market
10:00am – 4:00pm
Free
Market
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Setagaya Boroichi Market II
9:00am – 8:00pm
Free
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Japanese Tea Party with Koto Performance
6:30pm – 8:00pm
Free
Music
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Machida Tenmangu Antique Fair
7:00am – 4:00pm
Free
Market
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Your Hood’s a Joke! Tokyo
8:30pm – 10:30pm
¥2,000 (advance sales)¥2,500 (on the door)
Comedy
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Boroichi Market I
9:00am – 9:00pm
Free
Restaurants and cafés in Suburban West Tokyo
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Inazuma Cafe
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Tsukimasa Tea Shop
A small, traditional Japanese tea shop open since 1978.
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Mahorodou Sougetsu
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Nippon Gyoza Center
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Fuji Yakiimo
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Fika Fabriken
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Minton house. Live Jazz.
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Kiku Café
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Bar Kick Ass
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Yakitori Ebisu
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Kollabo
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Fatz’s – Koenji
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Uwoha
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Shirohige Cream Puff Factory
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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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Kooriya Peace
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Dog and Cat Cafe Lua
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Clouds Art + Coffee
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Yakitori Ebisu North Entrance
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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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Suzunari Yokocho
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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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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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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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August 15th, 2019
Summer Treats: Tokyo’s Designer Kakigori
Almost every culture has its own kind of frozen dessert. Presumably going right back the days when rich folk would make […]
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August 11th, 2019
Tokyo’s Top Vegetarian and Vegan Restaurants
From vegan junkfood to vegetarian versions of traditional Japanese sets, Tokyo has a growing scene of animal-free […]
- July 10th, 2019
10 Places to Go Terrace Tippling in Tokyo
- April 22nd, 2019
Tokyo’s 10 Best Value Craft Beer Bars
- April 2nd, 2019
Not All Skin and Bones: Chicken Wings in Tokyo
- January 7th, 2019
Keeping Warm with Nabe: Hot Pot Restaurants in Tokyo
- October 15th, 2018
Matcha Cafes: Green Tea in Tokyo
- 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 19th, 2017
Tokyo’s Top Traditional Tea Houses
- 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
Entertainment in Suburban West Tokyo
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SponsoredSamurai Police and River Canoeing: Reasons to Explore Tama
Experience Japanese history and nature just 90 minutes from central Tokyo.
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November 1st, 2019
SponsoredKoenji: Where Old-School Nostalgia and the Arts Converge
Koenji is known as a retro paradise and hipster haven, filled with music venues, old-school shopping streets, and a […]
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October 9th, 2019
SponsoredSuginami Animation Museum: Tokyo’s Heart of Anime Culture
Before Akihabara, there was Suginami, the real original center for Japanese geekdom.
- October 1st, 2019
Tokyo’s Best Halloween Parties in 2019
- September 18th, 2019
October 2019: 5 Events Not to Miss in Tokyo
- September 10th, 2019
12 Tokyo Walking Tours to Join
- August 14th, 2019
17 Tokyo Flea Markets for Bargain Hunting
- July 1st, 2019
August 2019: 5 Tokyo Events Not to Miss
- July 1st, 2019
The Tokyo Summer Fireworks Guide
- June 24th, 2019
8 Reasonably Priced Camping Spots (Super) Close to Tokyo
- June 17th, 2019
Todoroki Valley: Tokyo’s Secret Escape
- June 13th, 2019
Festival of Lights: Top 6 Firefly Nights Around Tokyo
- May 25th, 2019
An Afternoon in Gotokuji: Cats, Cafes and Retro Sento
- May 2nd, 2019
Tokyo’s Elusive Night Markets
- May 1st, 2019
Cool, Not Cruel: Alternatives to Mainstream Animal Cafes
- April 25th, 2019
Tokyo Golden Week: Tips for Avoiding the Crowds
- April 3rd, 2019
Godzilla in Tokyo: Getting Up-close and Personal with the King of the Monsters
- March 26th, 2019
The Wacky, Wonderful and Weird Museums of Tokyo
- March 23rd, 2019
Yozakura: Night-time Cherry Blossom Viewing in Tokyo
- March 22nd, 2019
How to Hanami, with a Twist: Unique Ways to Enjoy Cherry Blossom Season
- March 22nd, 2019
Spring Escapes: Top Day Trips from Tokyo
- March 18th, 2019
Splendor in the Grass: 10 Bamboo Forests to Explore in Tokyo
- February 14th, 2019
March 2019: 5 Events Not to Miss in Tokyo
- February 12th, 2019
Yaezakura: Late-Blooming Cherry Trees in Tokyo
Shopping in Suburban West Tokyo
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October 14th, 2019
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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Tokyo Summer Sales
Still plenty of summer sales to scoop up!
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May 25th, 2019
Sustainable Souvenir Shopping in Tokyo
Some fantastic shops that support craftmakers, focus on sustainable products and offer handmade creations that will make […]
- December 12th, 2018
Tokyo Winter Sales: 2018-2019 Roundup
- August 23rd, 2018
Haul away from Home: Import Stores in Tokyo to Cure Your Cravings
- 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
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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Your Japanese New Year: Traditions, Countdowns and Fireworks in Tokyo
Everything you need to know, including food, the first sunrise and where to celebrate.
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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.
- 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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