The Ultimate Guide To Tokyo
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 …
We’ve got five ideas for you for a laid-back, sunny Saturday and Sunday in Tokyo. The biggest thing this weekend is …
Another contender in Tokyo’s slew of 500 yen-or-under pizza joints, A Pizza is a good spot for a light lunch or dinner …
Sometimes, when you’re about to go into a meeting you might find yourself needing to print out a big pile of …
Download Podcast This week the cheapos tackle good parks for picnics (and grass) in Tokyo, and some craft beers you can …
With some big events lined up for this weekend, it’s a great time to be around Tokyo. If you don’t have anything too …
Adopted and adapted from a Portuguese recipe in the 16th century, tempura has become a signature part of Japanese …
Whoever invented ramen is a mad genius. Seriously, have you met anyone who dislikes the stuff (except maybe vegetarians …
The forecast says we’ve got a warm and sunny Saturday and Sunday to look forward to, and there are plenty of reasons to …
It’s official – we’re two years old! To celebrate, we’ve put together a list of ten awesome …
Sometimes even the stingiest cheapo needs to buy something for someone else – and a 100-yen shop potplant or …