The Ultimate Guide To Tokyo
More than a few hours in Tokyo’s fashion central (Harajuku) or hipper locales (Koenji and Shimokitazawa) will give you …
Store closed: Tokyo Paris Shokudo is permanently closed. Welcome to the French part of town. Special bookstores aimed …
For the second to last Cheapo weekend of February we feature two events that couldn’t be more different. As …
Komoro Soba is one of those places that after you’ve been there once, you suddenly notice that they have stores …
On January 30th, 1703, a cold, still winter night with snow fluttering over Edo, forty seven ronin – samurai …
This is the time of year when everyone pretends that it’s getting warmer even though it isn’t. So if …
Sunday, February 3rd is Setsubun. Setsubun is a bean throwing festival to celebrate the beginning of Spring on the …
In the simplest terms, Musashino Place is a library. In reality, though, it is so much more. Musashino Place is a gem …
It might be hard to believe in this chilly weather, but the strawberry picking season starts in Kanto this weekend. The …
On a recent lunchtime stroll down the marvelously cheap Sakae Dori – a narrow street of small restaurants, bars …
Since the snow that dunped on Tokyo on Monday has frozen solid, there will be no frolics in the white fluffy stuff for …
Nos Ancetres de Demain is permanently closed. Sometimes “chance” is fantastic and in my meanders, I happen upon …
Ichiran (一蘭) is a famous ramen chain restaurant that has several qualities that are quite unlike a typical chain …
Welcome to the first Cheapo Weekend of 2013. Coming of Age Day on the 14th stretches this weekend out to a leisurely 3 …
Harajuku is great for any seasoned or upcoming cheapo planning a day out shopping. If the thrift shops and gift stores …
Now that Christmas has been poured down the drain like milk that’s gone sour the day after it’s best by …
Lucky-ones in Japan, NY, Asia, & Europe: enter Muji’s & become a fan. If you are near Muji’s Cafe …
We’ve been doing this cheapo thing for almost 9 months now so we’re starting to see the lay of the land a …
If you live near a Y’s Mart, you’re a very lucky cheapo. I used to live near one and didn’t realise …
If you’re going to spend some time Christmas shopping this weekend, why not do it at one of Tokyo’s unique …
Just to let that sink in properly – that’s not just for a slice, that’s 350yen for the whole damn …
Download Podcast Greg and Chris share with you some deeper insights into the gargantuan article101 Free or Cheap things …
If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, you should really just ignore these suggestions and have a …