The Ultimate Guide To Tokyo
If you’re a temporary visitor (i.e. staying for less than six months), not working in Japan, and not a Japanese …
Fireworks, Tanabata festivals, dancing Pikachus and more.
How far can take you beyond the borders of Tokyo? The Cheapo Weekend Escape Challenge is a series of posts about solo …
We headed to three strategic locations around town and decided to ask a few people how the new-age gaming was going—and …
Japanese Love hotels are in/famous depending on either your view or your experience, but if you’re yet to try one …
Go vinyl-hunting at these cheapo-approved record shops—all conveniently located in the trendy Shimokitazawa neighborhood.
A guide to unique and tasty Japanese street food, desserts and drinks.
We’ve seen the dressed-up-dogs, the motorcycle-riding cats and the rabbits in hats—we know that Japan takes …
Tons of great festivals this weekend including tanabata festivals, the Enoshima Tenno Festival, Ocean Peoples at Yoyogi …
With winter drawing to an icy close, we thought we’d spring (cough cough) a list of botanical and otherwise …
African Festival and antique market at Yoyogi Park, various art events, and more!
Ever wanted to try cosplaying, but didn’t know how to start? No worries, let Studio Crown help you out!
As a reward for scrimping and saving, every good cheapo deserves a beach break once in a while, and the Tokyo area has …
We talk to the folks behind Mottainai Japan, a free recycling group on Facebook with 12,000 members and counting.
Last month, the big question for movie-goers in America (and many other countries as well) was: Team Cap or Team Stark? …
Our photographer David offers up his pro tips on how to photograph Shibuya Crossing—Tokyo's most iconic shot.
Hotels all look the same, you’re over hostels and you want to set up a good base for your explorations. Airbnb is …
Join Only in Japan's John Daub as he dives into the world of luxury fruit with his video on white strawberries—a …
A sunny weekend is in the forecast — here are our top outdoor event picks.
Studio Ghibli has released the trailer for its long-awaited 2016 film The Red Turtle. The first movie to be released …
Thinking of inking? We've outlined all the essentials on getting a tattoo in Japan, including how to find and contact …
Join the millions of visitors to the annual Sanja Festival — and more!
Sit back and get to know Martin Holtkamp as we chat with him on how he's beaten a path through the jungle of …