August 11th, 2017
Cheapo Weekend for Aug 11-13: Festivals, Comiket and Dancing Pikachus
Celebrate the long weekend in Tokyo with these fun (and free) events across the city.
Kawasaki Guide
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Kawasaki (川崎) is the name of a city in Kanagawa Prefecture and the name of a ward within the city. This guide refers to the ward which is located in the southeast of Kawasaki City. Kawasaki Station is a major rail hub on the JR Tokaido Line, Nambu Line, Keihin-tohoku Line and the Keihin Main Line. The station is surrounded by large scale retail developments, cinema complexes and other entertainment.
The most well known festivals in Kawasaki are the Kanamaru Matsuri or ‘penis festival’ held on the first Sunday of April and Japan’s biggest Halloween Parade held on the Sunday at the end of October closest to Halloween.
Articles about Kawasaki
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July 28th, 2017
Top 25 Easy Day Trips from Tokyo
A destination for every taste!
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July 19th, 2017
Cheapo Weekend for July 22-23: Fireworks, Parades, Markets and Chimes
Adachi Fireworks Festival (July 22): One of Tokyo’s most well-known fireworks displays takes place this Saturday along […]
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Restaurants and cafés in Kawasaki
Events in Kawasaki
Eating & Drinking in Kawasaki
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November 27th, 2015
Sweets Paradise Tokyo: All-You-Can-Eat Desserts
Does your propensity for sweets extend far beyond a few forkfuls of precious pastry? Is your sweets-centric regimen a […]
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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 […]
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April 15th, 2014
Tenya: Cheapo Tempura Chain
Adopted and adapted from a Portuguese recipe in the 16th century, tempura has become a signature part of Japanese […]
- 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!
- 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
- November 19th, 2012
Sanuki Udon Hanamaru – A Sit-down Meal for 105yen
- November 12th, 2012
Cheapo Sushi: Sushizanmai
- May 4th, 2012
Saizeriya
Entertainment in Kawasaki
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July 10th, 2017
Anata no Warehouse: The Dystopian Arcade Just for Adults
Step off the streets of Kawasaki and into a dystopian amusement arcade. Part sci-fi, part re-make of Kowloon Walled City.
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May 24th, 2017
A Day in Showa Tokyo: Top 5 Showa Sightseeing Spots in the Capital
Japan's Showa-era (1926-1989) was a period of dramatic change - learn more with our pick of the top 5 Showa-themed […]
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December 9th, 2016
Taro Okamoto: Abstract Art at Cheapo Prices
Taro Okamoto is a famous abstract artist in Japan whose paintings and sculptures are instantly recognizable. Kawasaki, […]
- October 3rd, 2016
October 2016: 5 Events Not to Miss in Tokyo
- August 24th, 2016
Tokyo Cheapo 101: Beginner’s Guide to Tokyo
- July 21st, 2016
Cheap Tokyo Massage: De-stress for Less
- February 24th, 2016
Early Spring 2016: March-April Events Not to Miss
- August 28th, 2015
Sep–Oct Tokyo Cheapo Calendar: 5 Autumn Events Not to Miss
- August 16th, 2015
Cheap Karaoke in Tokyo
- July 10th, 2015
Spanish Street Artist Pejac Politically Transforms Tokyo
- March 3rd, 2015
Spring 2015 Cheapo Calendar: 5 Events Not to Miss
- October 23rd, 2012
Uta Hiroba Karaoke
Shopping in Kawasaki
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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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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 30th, 2013
Seria: the Classiest 100 yen Shop in Tokyo
100 Seria is a 100 yen shop that seems to be the epitome of every DIY enthusiast or Japanese school girl’s dreams: a […]
- April 23rd, 2013
Hard Off Tokyo: Affordable Electronics, Instruments, and Recycled “Junk”
- April 16th, 2013
Uniqlo: The Best Things in Life are Cheap
- April 10th, 2013
Okashi no Machioka – Cheapo 'Dagashi' Sweet Shop
- October 30th, 2012
3 Coins (and some change)
- May 8th, 2012
Tokyo’s Cheapest Supermarket? – OK
Living in Kawasaki
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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 […]
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