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A little while back I said that for some things it’s better to avoid konbini (aka convenience stores). As I had …
A little while back I said that for some things it’s better to avoid konbini (aka convenience stores). As I had …
Well lookie lookie, here comes Christmas once again. If you’ll be spending it in Tokyo, there are plenty of spots …
Have you noticed how complicated Christmas has become lately? The constant complaints of hyper-consumerism, the outcry …
Star Wars fans went all out for the premiere screening of The Force Awakens here in Tokyo. In pictures, here’s a …
We’re not too far off now from ringing in the New Year here in Tokyo. Take your pick from the many markets and …
If you’ve been Japan for more than 5 seconds and had any interaction with the opposite sex here, you’ll no …
New this week/end Sekino Boroichi Market (Dec 9-10): This evening winter market is a great spot to peruse stalls, pick …
Before you ever stepped foot on Japanese soil, you probably envisioned a society in complete integration with …
Looking to stay within budget this weekend? Well, you’ve come to the right place—here’s our cheapo events …
What’s it like realizing your dreams of becoming a successful musician in a foreign country? We chat with …
On this weekend Doburoku Matsuri (Nov 27) – Every year, Koami Jinja holds a Doburoku Festival (doburoku meaning crude …
Let’s begin with all cards on the table. For me, when it comes to cheapo fashion and bargain hunting, vintage shops and …
Tokyo can be a foodie’s heaven on earth when it comes to restaurant selection. So while it might be hard at first …
This weekend in cheap and free: New this week: Autumn Evening Illumination at Rikugien Garden (Nov 19- Dec 6) – …
Concept The name says it all. It’s a hostel filled with books so you can enjoy the written word, the pretty …
This cheapo autumn weekend comes complete with these hearty and outdoorsy events. Festivals Cheese Festa 2015: What …
We chat with Shane Reustle, a nomadic backpacker in Tokyo. He’s the first interviewee of our Impressions on Tokyo …
The 44th running of the Tokyo Moto Show started October 29th and is running through November 8th so you still have time …
Japanese cosmetics are reputed to be of good quality, such that tourists love to take them home from their shopping …
Although Tokyo’s been having an unusually warm autumn, the chilly weather that Tokyoites had experienced for a …
After the craziness that was Halloween, I was looking forward to attending an event that had less people, less Minions …
See the best costumes of Tokyo Halloween 2016. With Halloween Eve behind us and All Hallows’ Eve upon us, …
Live update: See the best costumes of Tokyo Halloween 2015. This is it, people. This is the weekend to come out and …
See the best costumes of Tokyo Halloween 2016. Shibuya Hallowen 2014 – It was bonkers here last night, and that’s …