The Ultimate Guide To Tokyo
Note: This article is out of date. While the Tsukiji Fish Market still exists, the tuna auction has now moved the to …
** Permanently closed ** Capsule hotels are one of the most unique aspects of Japan. You hear whispers of them from …
Nadai Fuji Soba is yet another one of the cheap’n’fast soba chains that proliferate around a train station …
Download Podcast This week we dig into cheapo apps and technology. Websites and apps giving discounts, directions, …
On the surface, New York JOE Exchange seems like just another resale shop. However, when you dig a bit deeper, you will …
Beer gardens are a summer institution in Japan. Sitting in a cheap plastic chair on the rooftop of a department store …
Anyone can tell you Japan is expensive. In an earlier post, we showed you how to skip some of the expensive realtor …
Tirol chocolates (pronounced chiroru in Japanese) are small squares of chocolate available from convenience stores, …
So with great fanfare and cheer we are proud to present to you today our list of the Top Cheap Supermarkets in Tokyo. …
Travelling is fun, but it is expensive. Tokyo is no exception. Hailed as 2013’s Most Expensive City to live in, Tokyo …
Cona is part of a chain of 500yen pizza restaurants which also includes Voco (in Ebius) a similarly named branch in …
Tokyo parks get crowded. On weekends (especially if you have more than one small child) your kids will run off and …
Download Podcast A controversial topic amongst cheapos, where is the best place to live in Tokyo? Following on from our …
Asking locals in Tokyo for advice on a good, affordable place to live in Tokyo is usually an exercise in futility. …
Tokyo is characteristically small. Apartments are not known for being spacious with ample storage space, to say the …
Store closed: Brimmer Beer Box is no more. The beauty of Brimmer Beer Box is its simplicity. They serve quality beer …
The impression that Tokyo is a pricey town to live in is an old trope, but unfortunately it isn’t far off from the …
The cheapest clothes in Tokyo tend to come from second-hand shops, but used clothing isn’t for everyone. I’ve met …
Be sure to see our comprehensive list of Tokyo Drop in coworking spaces Being a businessman or woman in no way …
100 Seria is a 100 yen shop that seems to be the epitome of every DIY enthusiast or Japanese school girl’s dreams: a …
Download Podcast This week we catch up with Ben Yu, an intrepid cheapo who recently came to Tokyo on holiday and …
One of the most common questions I hear in Japan is “What’s your hobby?” I don’t have a hobby. I’m an undergraduate …
Cona (previously Voco) Pizza is yet another pizzeria in Tokyo targeting the 500yen price point. While the pizza is …
If you’re a freelancer, a location independent entrepreneur or you just need a space where you can concentrate …