The Ultimate Guide To Tokyo
Let’s all agree that flowers in February are a cause for rejoicing. And rejoice we shall at Kasai Park’s annual …
The Michelin Guide is one of the most respected and famous systems for rating restaurants and hotels across the world. …
Cheapos, do not fret — we’ve got the lowdown on all that is free and cheap this Jan 31-Feb 1 weekend. Let’s start off …
Being cheap is no excuse to stink. Not when there are loads of public baths around for to a dip. If you just want to …
Today we venture to suburban Yokohama, along the Den-en-toshi Line, for delicious, wholesome and healthy hippie food. …
If you ask people what food comes to mind when you say “Harajuku“, crêpes will probably come up—no food is …
Akihabara is largely known for two things: electronics and being an otaku haven, though nowadays, the electronics seem …
Download Podcast In this podcast episode your intrepid Cheapos venture into the deepest darkest depths of Akihabara. …
As always, there’s no lack of events this weekend in Tokyo, but we got the scoop on where to have fun on the cheap. …
You don’t have to go all the way to Wakayama Prefecture’s Mt. Kōya or Kumano Kodō to make a pilgrimage to a …
Leave it to Japan to adapt and rework foreign dishes to give them a new identity. As it implies, soup curry is a hybrid …
If, like us, you’re a fan of all things green tea, your time in Japan won’t be complete without a glimpse …
The holiday season and its wintery charm are fading fast, but there are still options for those who want to prolong it …
Some travel guidebooks used to advise tourists to skip Ikebukuro, because what you can see there, you can also find …
Careco (pronounced ka-re-ko) is one of the big three car sharing services in Tokyo along with previously reviewed Times …
Although the Chinese are one of Japan’s largest minority groups and there are Chinese restaurants aplenty, most …
Strrrrrike! Though bowling and boring sound suspiciously similar when katakanized, it doesn’t have to be a drag! We …
Even if you didn’t wake up early to watch the first sunrise of 2015 or visit a shrine for some good luck blessings, it …
Ever wondered what it’s like to be a pastry chef in Japan? We chatted to Nao Maeda, one of Tokyo’s …
Chinese Café Eight is a chain of Chinese Restaurants with four Tokyo locations, including Roppongi, Shinjuku, Akasaka, …
It’s that time again! As 2014 draws to a close, we look back on the year’s most popular Tokyo Cheapo posts. …
Tokyo may seem shiny-shiny and new – and parts of it are. It can feel like everyone has new stuff all the time …
This weekend in Tokyo is going to be a cold one. Wrap up warm and head out though – there’s fun to be had …
I’m not a time travel expert, but I think if it existed today, it would be extremely expensive. While I’m …