The Ultimate Guide To Tokyo
Fireworks festivals in Japan are actually called ‘contests’ – with two different locations …
While Marugame Seimen is not quite as cheap as Hanamaru, it still offers consistently tasty noodles and outstanding …
The Thai Fair – traditionally one of the most popular of the ethnic festivals at Yoyogi Park – is on this …
The Ueno Natsu Matsuri Parade takes place this Saturday, the 20th along a 500m stretch of Chuo Dori starting from Ueno …
After a foray to Tokyo Midtown for the 2012 version, the Indonesia Festival is back at the events square of Yoyogi Park …
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 …
On the 7th day of the 7th month, Tanabata (star festival) marks the once a year tryst between the dieties Orihime and …
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 …
If your soul is feeling a little dusty you might consider giving it a good old scrubbing at one of the many shinto …
Note: This article is out of date. While the Tsukiji Fish Market still exists, the tuna auction has now moved the to …
The 1 million person Candle Night series of events rolls on. Last week it was Ikegami Honmonji, this week you can see …
** 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 …
In case you haven’t noticed, it’s raining a lot recently, which is to be expected at a time of year known …
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On the surface, New York JOE Exchange seems like just another resale shop. However, when you dig a bit deeper, you will …
There are three big traditional central city festivals on this weekend Hot on the heels of the rowdy Sanja matsuri and …
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, …
At the event square at Yoyogi Park this weekend is another outdoor/environmental themed festival – Eco Life Fair …