September 20th, 2018
Free Tokyo Walking Tours
Money-saving ways to see the sights while making new friends and learning about history and culture.
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Articles about Yokohama and Kanagawa
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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!
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August 22nd, 2018
Cheapo Weekend for Aug 25-26: Asakusa Samba Parade, Super Yosakoi and Food Festivals
Celebrate the end of summer with a bang! This weekend has tons of festivals too good to miss!
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Yokohama and Kanagawa Attractions
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Mandarado Yagura Caves
If you're not afraid of ghosts—or you'd like a taste of ancient Japanese Buddhist spiritual […]
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Cup Noodles Museum
A popular and recently renovated museum with a wide range of interactive and entertaining […]
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Sankei-en Garden
A traditional Japanese-style garden, Sankeien, opened in 1906, is a peaceful haven inside the […]
Events in Yokohama and Kanagawa
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Diwali in Yokohama
10:00am – 7:00pm
Free
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Fujisawa Enoshima Fireworks Festival 2018
6:00pm – 6:45pm
Free
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Kawasaki Halloween & Pride Parade 2018
2:30pm – 4:00pm
Free
Parade
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Hakone Daimyo March
9:30am – 2:30pm
Free
Festival
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Yabusame at Zushi Beach
1:00pm – 2:45pm
Free
Festival
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Akibasan Fire Festival (with Video)
3:00pm – 8:00pm
Free
Restaurants and cafés in Yokohama and Kanagawa
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Tomoe Sushi
A very affordable, good-quality sushi restaurant tucked away on the quieter southeast side of […]
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Shinyokohama Raumen Museum
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Antenna America
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Kousaiken
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Post by Honey at Zaimokuza Terrace
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Mill Coffee and Stand
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Ōsanbashi Pier
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BankART1929
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Nanjya Monjya Cafe
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Napoli’s PIZZA & CAFFÉ Amyu Atsugi
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Napoli’s PIZZA & CAFFÉ Seibu Odawara
Don’t expect to find this store near the station. It’s located to the north, closer […]
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Tiger
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Genki Sushi Bono Sagami
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Genki Sushi Kawasaki Ekimaeodori
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Sushizanmai Kawasaki
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Sushizanmai Yokohama Chukagai Shimon
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Yokohama Cheese Tart Torrot
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Katsu Midori – Musashikosugi
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Katsu Midori – Yokohama
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Sushi-Ro Hino Bypass shop
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Heiroku Sushi Medium Yokohama Isezaki Machiten
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Heiroku Sushi Kanagawa Atsugi shop
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Ganso Zushi Mizonokuchi Station shop
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Ganso Zushi Kawasaki Gin’yanagi Street shop
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Ganso Zushi Keikyu Kawasaki Ekimae
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Ganso Zushi Isezaki Machiten
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Chiso Kimura
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Chez Naka
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Sun’s Market Café
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Sorafune Vegetarian Cafe
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Cafe Terrace Tree Garden
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Menya Shono Lazona Kawasaki
Eating & Drinking in Yokohama and Kanagawa
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November 22nd, 2017
The Cheeriest Christmas Markets in Tokyo
If you too like your holiday season with a bit of European flair.
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July 27th, 2017
7 Best Budget Sushi Restaurants in Tokyo
When it comes to the consumption of raw fish in Tokyo, you’re spoiled for choice. There are plenty of cheap places […]
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July 20th, 2017
Tokyo’s 10 Best Value Craft Beer Bars
The cheapest way to enjoy a glass of craft in Tokyo is to buy some at a bottle shop and drink it either outside or at […]
- May 22nd, 2017
8+ Places to Go Terrace Tippling in Tokyo
- April 17th, 2017
Explore the Showa Streets of the Shinyokohama Raumen Museum
- November 17th, 2016
Tea in a Tree House Cafe
- September 23rd, 2016
Tokyo Farmers Markets: A Mini Guide
- April 11th, 2016
Choo-Choo! All Aboard Tokyo’s Best Sushi Train Restaurant
- November 27th, 2015
Sweets Paradise Tokyo: All-You-Can-Eat Desserts
- December 16th, 2014
Hanbey: A Cheap Trip Back to the Showa Period
- November 11th, 2014
Antenna America: Unpretentious West Coast Craft Beer
- August 15th, 2014
Napoli’s Pizza – Viva the One Coin Pizza Revolution
- April 15th, 2014
Tenya: Cheapo Tempura Chain
- March 19th, 2014
Caffé Veloce: Cheapo-Friendly Caffeine and Sandwiches
- January 24th, 2014
Denny's for Basics and Brunch
- December 26th, 2013
Hako Soba – The Working Man's Noodle Shop
- September 30th, 2013
Omusubi Gonbei – Cheap, Classy Rice Balls
- August 23rd, 2013
Seto Udon – Spacious, Relaxing Noodle Shop
- July 2nd, 2013
Genki Sushi – Fresh, Cheap, and in English!
- February 23rd, 2013
Sushi Misakimaru – Cheapo Sushi at a Train Station Near You
- January 25th, 2013
French Breads and Japanese Tastes Swirl Together at Mont Thabor Bakery
- January 11th, 2013
Ichiran – Customize your own Bowl of Ramen
- December 5th, 2012
A Merry-Sushi-Go-Round at Ganso Zushi
- November 28th, 2012
Soupy Soup Days at Soup Stock Tokyo
Entertainment in Yokohama and Kanagawa
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August 4th, 2018
Around the World in Tokyo: 4 Cultural Neighborhoods for Eating, Shopping and Hanging Out
From shopping for Korean skincare to relaxing with a coffee on an Italian piazza, this city has it all.
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July 27th, 2018
5 Alternatives to Tsukiji Fish Market
Lesser-known Tokyo fish markets and street markets.
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July 9th, 2018
The Yokohama Summer Fireworks Guide
These Yokohama fireworks festivals are big winners in our books—with smaller crowds and less high-rises obstructing your […]
- July 5th, 2018
Tokyo BBQ Spots: Summer Eats and Sunny Days
- July 5th, 2018
Summer 2018: Tokyo Pop Culture Events
- June 6th, 2018
Festival of Lights: Top 5 Firefly Nights Around Tokyo
- April 17th, 2018
A Ride Through the Wild Side on Hakone’s Ajisai Train
- March 23rd, 2018
Tokyo Golden Week: Tips for Avoiding the Crowd
- March 19th, 2018
April 2018: 5 Events Not to Miss in Tokyo
- March 9th, 2018
The Best of Tokyo’s Cherry Blossom Festivals
- March 3rd, 2018
How to Hanami with a Twist: Unique Ways to Enjoy Cherry Blossom Season
- February 25th, 2018
March 2018: 5 Events Not to Miss in Tokyo
- February 6th, 2018
Plum Blossoms in Tokyo
- January 4th, 2018
Take a Day Trip to Explore Yokohama
- December 22nd, 2017
Japanese New Year: Traditions, Countdowns and Fireworks in Tokyo
- December 20th, 2017
Onsen Towns for a Winter Break near Tokyo and Beyond
- November 20th, 2017
Ice Ice, Baby: Where to Go Ice Skating in Tokyo
- September 25th, 2017
Oodles of Fun at the Yokohama Cup Noodles Museum
- September 18th, 2017
October 2018: 5 Events Not to Miss in Tokyo
- August 10th, 2017
Affordable Day Spas in Tokyo
- August 1st, 2017
Summer Escape to Miura Peninsula: Cool Sea Breeze, Fresh Seafood and Small Beaches
- July 28th, 2017
Top 25 Easy Day Trips from Tokyo
- July 10th, 2017
Anata no Warehouse: The Dystopian Arcade Just for Adults
- June 29th, 2017
5 Easy Bullet Train Trips From Tokyo
Shopping in Yokohama and Kanagawa
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How to Buy a Kimono in Tokyo Without Breaking the Bank
Kimono never go out of style—read our insider tips and tricks to buying one of the most sought-after Japanese souvenirs.
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6 Outlet Malls Around Tokyo
Good spots for some Christmas shopping on the cheap!
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August 24th, 2016
Tokyo Cheapo 101: Beginner’s Guide to Tokyo
New to Tokyo Cheapo? Read this. We’ve put together a Tokyo for Beginners introductory guide that will help you use […]
- November 25th, 2015
GU: Modern Tokyo Fashion on a Budget
- June 4th, 2013
Off House: Furnish Your Apartment Without Selling Your Soul to Pay for It
- 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
- May 8th, 2012
Tokyo’s Cheapest Supermarket? – OK
Living in Yokohama and Kanagawa
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5 Easy Ways to Recycle Clothes in Tokyo
A lot of cheapos have asked us how to go about recycling their used but still perfectly decent threads, so we’ve […]
Getting Around in Yokohama and Kanagawa
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March 30th, 2018
Cheapest Transport to Get From Narita Airport to Tokyo
A comprehensive guide for getting from the plane to your accommodation.
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February 14th, 2018
SponsoredFrom Tokyo to Hakone, a Luxurious Stay Awaits You at the Prince Hotels
Prince Hotels keeps you immersed in Japanese culture and relaxation—a great accommodation option for your travels to hot […]
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June 12th, 2016
The Cheapo Tokyo Beach Trip
As a reward for scrimping and saving, every good cheapo deserves a beach break once in a while, and the Tokyo area has […]
- May 12th, 2015
Docomo Bike Sharing and Rental in Tokyo and Yokohama
- November 6th, 2013
Rent an Electric Bike: Cheap Things to do in Tokyo
- August 1st, 2012
Kamakura Hiking and a Hidden Mountain Cafe
Itineraries in Yokohama and Kanagawa
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August 1st, 2012
Making the Most of Business Trips to Tokyo: An Itinerary
Make your business trip to Tokyo more than just meetings and networking. Add some culture and […]
Recommended hotels near Yokohama and Kanagawa
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