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This week we dig into cheapo apps and technology. Websites and apps giving discounts, directions, price comparison, language learning and art.
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Getting around

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Eating

  • Guru navi – restaurant reviews
  • Tabelog on iOS and Android restaurant reviews and coupons (Japanese)
  • Hot Pepper, restaurant reviews and coupons also apps on itunes and iOS (Japanese)

Learning Japanese

Other

  • Meetup.com – finding things to do, people to meet.
  • Kakaku.com – price comparison site
  • coneco.net – price comparison site (no longer exists)
  • Tokyo Art Beat – art galleries and events

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Cheapo Eat: Lyon, french restaurant near Ikejiriohashi station

Edited and produced by: Podcast Magic

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Chris's Tokyo favorites are: Tomoe Sushi, Borne, Udagawa Cafe Suite
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