The Ultimate Guide To Tokyo
So McDonald’s is back to their horrendous ways: starting January 26th and for a limited time, they will be …
Next up in our Impressions of Tokyo series, we hear from Anne and Tyler, a pair of digital nomads who have taken …
If you haven’t read any of my previous posts, please know that I am a bit of a car guy. That is actually one of …
Most of the time, being a ‘cheapo’ means making some sacrifices. When you book that budget hostel, you’re never quite …
Our top event picks for the weekend: This & That Cafe’s New Year Jam (Jan 15): #TnTcafe will be putting on …
It’s nearly two weeks into 2016. Did you welcome the New Year the Japanese way—hatsumode (a temple or shrine …
Seven Lucky Gods Pilgrimage (Jan 1-10): There are many different routes throughout Tokyo that you can take …
My first experience with an actual kofun was rather awkward: I had spent a very tiring and extremely hot day at Zojoji …
Here’s a fun way to start off your Nippon-infused 2016: with everyone’s guilty pleasure—a list post—of our …
2015 will soon be calling it a day and letting the newbie New Year take its place. There’s lots of ways to …
The major year-ender for geeks is Winter Comiket (short for “Comic Market”), a time when doujinshi …
It’s been a busy year for us cheapos—for both writers and readers alike. On our end, we’ve expanded our …
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 …