The Ultimate Guide To Tokyo
Weighing in at 4,000 tons and big enough to hold the Nara Daibutsu in the palm of its hand, the Ushiku Daibutsu in …
Tourism in Japan is climbing, with well over 20 million visitors expected annually by the 2020 Olympics. With a great …
When you first come to Japan there are quite a few major cultural differences that you might encounter. Being aware of …
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 …
It’s nearly two weeks into 2016. Did you welcome the New Year the Japanese way—hatsumode (a temple or shrine …
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 …
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 …
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 …
If you’ve been Japan for more than 5 seconds and had any interaction with the opposite sex here, you’ll no …
Before you ever stepped foot on Japanese soil, you probably envisioned a society in complete integration with …
What’s it like realizing your dreams of becoming a successful musician in a foreign country? We chat with …
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 …
Concept The name says it all. It’s a hostel filled with books so you can enjoy the written word, the pretty …
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 …