Podcast: Top Ten Cheapo Neighbourhoods in Tokyo

May 19, 2013

by Chris Kirkland

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A controversial topic amongst cheapos, where is the best place to live in Tokyo? Following on from our two posts on the topic, Chris and Greg dig into the details of the top ten cheapo neighbourhoods in Tokyo, along with some anecdotal references to public nudity…

Mentioned In This Episode

Sento – The Japanese Public Bath by Elizabeth Ishiyama.

And thanks for cheapo contributions from:
Felix Wenzel – be sure to buy in bulk from Hanamasa
crazyfruitbat – don’t live in Shinkoiwa (unless you love pachinko)
Susan Elizabeth-Marsh Tanabe – check out the Omotesando La Boheme
cocreatr.typepad.com – reduce your electricity bill, use LED lights and replace that old fridge.

Written by: Chris Kirkland

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

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Tags: Cheap Neighborhoods, Featured

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One Response to “Podcast: Top Ten Cheapo Neighbourhoods in Tokyo”

Joshua Lundquist June 4, 2013

Thanks for this, i have a friend moving up here soon and he’ll be excited to know he doesn’t have to take out a loan or sell his body to put money down on an apartment.

I lived in a UR place in Ikebukuro, it was great, no problems at all. We got our deposit back, too!

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