Written by Chris Kirkland
This week we dig into cheapo apps and technology. Websites and apps giving discounts, directions, price comparison, language learning and art.
Communication
- Line
- Skype
Getting around
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- Jorudan – tokyo metro navigation
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
Mentioned in this episode
Cheapo Eat: Lyon, french restaurant near Ikejiriohashi station
Edited and produced by: Podcast Magic
