Cheapo Weekend for August 10/11: The Most Scenic Fireworks, Urban Bon Dancing and One for the Cosplayers
Tonight (Friday the the 9th) and Saturday the 10th sees an evening Bon Dance festival in the very central Hibiya Park. …
Tonight (Friday the the 9th) and Saturday the 10th sees an evening Bon Dance festival in the very central Hibiya Park. …
Download Podcast How can a cheapo in Tokyo save money cooking at home? Chris and Greg give you the lowdown this week on …
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Note: This article is out of date.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 …
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 …
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 …