Ippudo Ramen: A Quick Slurp in a Bustling Metropolis
With thousands of ramen restaurants and chains scattered throughout Tokyo, a newcomer to Japan may find the task of …
With thousands of ramen restaurants and chains scattered throughout Tokyo, a newcomer to Japan may find the task of …
If you’re lucky enough to have a salaried job, you’re probably oblivious to the amount being extracted from …
I love hamburgers, but for some reason my stomach doesn’t – the grease, the layers atop layers of …
In Tokyo this weekend? You’re in luck – there are early summer festivals happening all over the city. …
Ever want to throw something at someone? It’s not an unusual feeling in Tokyo. But only having to pay 500 yen to …
So you’ve finally summoned up all your courage and asked out that cute coworker, you know, the shy one that is …
This weekend in Tokyo you’ll be seeing one of Japan’s most romantic (and heart wrenching) festivals being …
With rain forecast yet again, it looks like another mellow weekend in the capital city. Our advice – leave the …
Work, heat and humidity got you stressed out in Tokyo? Perhaps it’s time to jump off a bridge … with a rope …
This weekend is a bit of a quiet one in Tokyo, with rain forecast for both days. Our recommendation: chill in the city …
This weekend you can expect a break from the rainy weather of late, and a chance to dry out those soggy shoes. Make the …
If you’re in Tokyo this weekend, you’re in for a treat. Expect traditional festivals, displays of …
It’s hard being a Cheapo in Tokyo. Between train tickets, housing, food, and internet, there isn’t always a …
Having now been on NHK and thoroughly proven to the world that Tokyo Cheapo is legit and not just a bunch of, …
This weekend in Tokyo is a bit of a slow one on the events calendar, but there’s more than enough to keep you well-fed, …
Download Podcast This week your favourite cheapos catch up with Brad Stephenson from 25 cafes. Get the low down on the …
Today we had an opportunity to speak with photographer and blogger David Powell. Dave writes the widely popular Tokyo …
A lot of cheapos have asked us how to go about recycling their used but still perfectly decent threads, so we’ve …
Chilled ocean festivals, flea markets and Bavaria’s best are all good reasons to sneak in one more outdoorsy …
After the lull last weekend, this one is shaping up to a be a big one, with fantastic festivals and free stuff. So make …
After the luxurious (that’s probably the only time we’ll ever use that word) double weekend that was Golden Week, going …
One of the many things we love about Japan is the plethora of fun holidays and festivals. Kodomo No Hi (Children’s …
This glorious four-day weekend is jam-packed with festivals, exhibitions and other cheap or free events, so get ready …
As Tokyo shifts into early summer and rainy season mode, there’s an explosion of events. The next two months offer a …