The Ultimate Guide To Tokyo
Summer is going out on a high note: sexy samba, traditional dance competitions, chill-out nights and more!
The complete guide to a carefree (but polite) night of debauchery in Japan.
Get ready to pack your bags after reading our list.
A guide on how to prepare and what to expect while cosplaying at Comiket.
Enjoy the real Tsukiji experience with a cheapo price tag.
Found a date-worthy guy or gal on Tinder and now need to figure out where to take them? Look no further than our guide …
Japan likes to drink, there’s no two ways about it. With the intense work schedules and high-pressure lifestyle, …
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.