The Ultimate Guide To Tokyo
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 …
THE LASER CATS ARE ON A MORAL CRUSADE The laser cats were spawned from a top-secret laboratory. Army generals were …
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 …