The Ultimate Guide To Tokyo
Download Podcast How can a cheapo in Tokyo save money cooking at home? Chris and Greg give you the lowdown this week on …
While Marugame Seimen is not quite as cheap as Hanamaru, it still offers consistently tasty noodles and outstanding …
Download Podcast Your favourite cheapos Chris and Greg return with tales from Tokyo beaches and beer gardens for your …
Japan has seen an explosion in both the production and popularity of craft beers (called jibiiru in Japanese) over the …
The Showa Memorial Park, also known simply as Tachikawa Park, is a family favorite in Tachikawa – just off the Chuo …
Don’t let the frowny face fool you, the Kaiten Sushi (sushi that comes on a rotating belt) is one of the happiest …
EDITS: September 15, 2021: The Landmark Square closed on March 31, 2021. July 7, 2013: From our own efforts and the …
Note: This article is out of date.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 …