The Ultimate Guide To Tokyo
We got a press pass to this year’s Tokyo Game Show, and, although we’re no gaming site, we’re sure …
There is not much greenery in Tokyo, but with parks such as Shinjuku Gyoen, Yoyogi and Ueno, picnic lovers can’t …
How to see this famous Japanese art form for 2,000 yen or even less - without having to resort to amateur performances!
It seems as though nothing is going right for the Tokyo Olympics. First, the building plans for the new Olympic stadium …
If you’re not familiar with Blue Bottle, it’s a high-falutin craft coffee joint in Tokyo that usually bears hours-long …
As summer gives way to fall, expect the weather to start getting slightly cooler in September. That also means that the …
Karaoke might as well be considered one of Japan’s national pastimes. It’s the answer to a lot of things! …
Although hostels and Airbnb are popular options for travelers nowadays, we understand that some might still prefer to …
This post by Glen Young was originally published on Tokyo Weekender. A long-time getaway for Tokyo’s upper classes, the …
For a country that has the whole world convinced it moved on to the 25th century 40 years ago, Japan is, for the most …
The dog days of summer are upon us, and what better way to escape the heat than in a cool, dark, air-conditioned …
At the time we visited Tanto, there was no seating charge. However, it’s been brought to our attention that they …
Like the event roundup for Japan Cheapo, deciding what events to feature was a hard one, what with the many events to …
Leave your fancy derby hats (and your preconceptions about horseracing) at home and prepare yourself to enjoy a nice, …
While on my way to grab a cheap meal at Muji Cafe on Koto Dori, my curiosity was piqued by this interesting new food …
Hotel Okura is no more! The last chance to see it with your own eyes has gone, but do enjoy the photos we have archived …
⚠️ This location is permanently closed. The owner now runs Antica Trattoria Cibo Pasta is one of the world’s greatest …
This post was originally written by Vivian Morelli on Tokyo Weekender. Forget about cellophane-wrapped peanut butter …
They say that you can find a Chinatown in virtually any country. The Chinese being the largest foreign minority in …
People commonly look forward to fireflies, barbecue parties, picnics, fireworks, festivals and yukata in summer. But …
You won’t see samurai with topknots, silk kimono and razor-sharp katana: for these you’d either need to travel back in …
Let’s follow Benjamin, long-time Tokyo Cheapo reader, on his quest to find as many unique (and elusive) Japanese …
All you need to know about the communal bathing experience in Tokyo can be answered by Stephanie Crohin—sento …
Stepping out among the well-heeled denizens of Omotesando is enough to make even the most well-kempt cheapo feel a …