The Ultimate Guide To Tokyo
With spring giving way to summer, expect hotter, more humid weather. Summer in Japan also usually begins with tsuyu, or …
Host of the Just Japan Podcast Kevin O’Shea talks to Tokyo Cheapo co-founder Greg Lane about the origins of the …
This post was originally written by Charles Lewis on Tokyo Weekender. An ode to one of the city’s old school tipples, …
Get to know Grigoris, resident cheapo and expert on all things traditional. His love and super knowledge of the …
Download Podcast Pets in Tokyo To discuss the art of successful ownership of pets in Tokyo, we’re joined this week by …
On a recent trip to Tsukiji Market tagging along with Only in Japan, we had an opportunity to interview Hirobumi …
Nothing beats a crisp lager on a hot, steamy day. For just an hour and a half of your time, you can enjoy a paid …
When you’re in Tokyo and your gadgets break down, it can be difficult to get by when you don’t know any …
When planning an overseas trip, you can sometimes feel overwhelmed by the sheer volume of information available to you …
This article is brought to you by the solo-grillin’ mountain folk over at Tokyo Desu. Japanese outdoor goods …
For most visitors to Japan the word “ryokan” (or traditional Japanese inn) evokes images of really old, really …
So, you’ve got a long layover in Narita Airport? Maybe you even have to stay overnight waiting for an early …
Why opt for a cheapo night of conbini beers and conversation when you can have a frenetic night of fun, music and …
Few would argue that—together with geisha, Mt. Fuji and cherry trees—samurai (well, and ninja) are the longest-lasting …
If you’re into tasty food, locally brewed beer and sake (alcohol made from fermented rice), and blues music, then look …
Everyone’s heard about Tokyo’s big gardens—the Kiyosumi Teien in Fukagawa, the Hamarikyu near Sumida River in Chuo …
Looking for a place to recharge your phone? Lounge around in a comfy armchair surrounded by snoozing salarymen? Perhaps …
Over 300 flavors of Kit Kat have been released in Japan since 200. Yes, you heard that right — over 300. Why? …
Warmer days are coming, which also means that hanami season will be upon us soon. Hanami being the must-do activity in …
Many people who want to go hiking near Tokyo usually end up at one of a handful of rather popular (busy) hiking spots, …
There is always a limit of how much you can eat, and that fact could be haunting for food lovers like myself. Why? …
There’s an old saying that goes, ‘if the teapot doesn’t leak, the china isn’t chipped, and the wait staff aren’t …
Any Tokyoite knows the trials and tribulations of trying to find a reasonably priced, conveniently located apartment — …
Sadly, Jakotsuyu is permanently closed. I admit it: (a) I’m biased towards the Jakotsuyu Sento because it’s the closest …