Download Podcast This week we catch up with Ben Yu, an intrepid cheapo who recently came to Tokyo on holiday and decided …
One of the most common questions I hear in Japan is “What’s your hobby?” I don’t have a hobby. …
Cona (previously Voco) Pizza is yet another pizzeria in Tokyo targeting the 500yen price point. While the …
While traditional horseback archery is rather a rare sight in these modern times, this weekend you will have the choice …
If you’re a freelancer, a location independent entrepreneur or you just need a space where you can concentrate and …
Uniqlo is my go-to store for affordable, chic clothes, mostly because it’s one of the only clothing stores in …
The Ozeki Supermarket branch in Shimokitazawa is not huge, but unlike the Peacock Supermarket on the other side of the …
Let’s face it if you’re a cheapo that doesn’t like sushi then you’re in the wrong city. No where …
Flower festivals are more or less continuous in Japan, so as soon as Hanami ends, another one comes along to take its …
One of the surprises when I first arrived in Tokyo was discovering the alternative universe of snacks, chocolate and …
Download Podcast This week wandering the streets checking out the shops, restaurants and cafes of Shimokitazawa Greg and …
If you’ve ever mistaken the Japanese terms for cherry blossom viewing (hanami) with fireworks (hanabi) then Adachi …
Wonder of wonders, I have never sauntered into Freshness Burger until this month. I was surprised by the choices …
Japanese food is delicious, don’t get me wrong, but as an American living in Tokyo, I occasionally get these …
Please note: This was an April Fool’s Post, Don’t look for the sushi vending machine! Japan is deservedly …
Right now, the Tokyo Spring Festival – a collection of opera and classical music concerts – is on …
Tokyo is arguably one of the best cities in the world in as far as public transport goes. Trains reign supreme, both …
One of the first things you’ll notice living in Tokyo is the fact that most Japanese women are impeccably dressed, …
Yoshi Soba is a standing soba noodle bar which also sometimes has seats. While they’re not as ubiquitous as some …
Download Podcast Crouched together Al Fresco style, clutching a can of lager and a carton of pretentious Sweedish …
UR Housing is a public corporation that offers rental housing and accommodation in Tokyo and in cities all over Japan. …
In our last podcast on Cheapo Hanami, recorded on the 9th of March, we predicted the weekends of the 30/31 of March and …
The mascot of Inokashira Park Zoo is a squirrel, so to be completely honest, you shouldn’t really be expecting …
Latest forecasts have the cherry blossoms starting this Sunday, but it won’t really kick-off properly until the …
