The Ultimate Guide To Tokyo
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 …
Meet François, aka Black Bamboo – local scratchmeister and Cheapo of note, a DJ in Tokyo. He gives us the …
Xmas is fast approaching, and if you’re a cheapo who celebrates the event, the markets happening over the next …
Ok, you’ve been enjoying your authentic Japanese food and can’t imagine missing normal, unexciting Western food. …
In Tokyo this weekend? Prepare yourself for an explosion of golds, ambers and reds. We’re talking about the last …
Here’s a tip for those who want a filling Japanese meal on the cheap: try visiting a university cafeteria. Most …
With the dollar stronger than ever (at time of writing, 90 USD will buy you 10,700 yen), now is a great time to visit …
Is the chilly weather in Tokyo giving you a ravenous appetite? You can feast on Spanish dishes and vegan fare this …
It may be the global capital of modern cool these days, but even back in the Edo period, Tokyo was home to some of the …
This three-day weekend you can travel the world without leaving Tokyo, hang out with ninjas in a park, browse for …
It’s not really a big surprise that Gonpachi inspired the restaurant in Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill, …
So you want to get dressed up, do the whole kimono thing while you’re in Tokyo? These timeless outfits are not …