The Ultimate Guide To Tokyo
If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, we’ve got two free fests that are sure to concoct a smile on your …
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 …
Here’s our rundown of free or cheapo events for this weekend: Sat 6th-Sun 7th – This weekend’s unfailing event at …
Who doesn’t need a little more love in their life? And sunshine? And dance-offs? If you have a deficiency in any of …
You won’t see samurai with topknots, silk kimono and razor-sharp katana: for these you’d either need to travel back in …
If you want to kick the summer off right, you should start with the Ekoda Night Bazaar this Saturday evening. 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 …
This week’s events are pretty spread out around Tokyo, so no matter where you are, you’re never too far from a cheapo …
THE LASER CATS ARE ON A MORAL CRUSADE The laser cats were spawned from a top-secret laboratory. Army generals were …
If there’s one thing we can guarantee, it’s that this weekend will tickle your festival fancy. First we’ll start with …
Transportation fees in Japan can be a killer, but that shouldn’t be stopping us from exploring this amazing country. If …
Ever wanted someone to do a really small job for you but you were afraid or too embarrassed to ask? There’s a …
Following on from my last article about hiking the Koburi pass, I have another easy Saitama hike for you outdoor …
Is Disneyland too kiddie for you? Does it not have enough thrillng rides? If you answered “yes” to either …
We’re not sure why gourmet popcorn became a bit of a trend in Tokyo in late 2013 until sometime in 2014. …
If you have lived in Japan for any extended period, you obviously need to get money in and out of the country at an …
OK, I have some good news and some bad news. Well, actually I have a good news-bad news-good news sandwich to cushion …
With spring giving way to summer, expect hotter, more humid weather. Summer in Japan also usually begins with tsuyu, or …
It’s a good weekend for artists and art lovers. We recommend flocking to Roppongi with the other 830,000+ like-minded …
Host of the Just Japan Podcast Kevin O’Shea talks to Tokyo Cheapo co-founder Greg Lane about the origins of the …