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Takeya: 42 Floors of Bargains

February 23, 2014 | mackenzie

Looking to buy a rice cooker, engagement ring, washing machine, sphygmomanometer (one of those blood pressure thingies) and a bag of flour all at one stop? There’s a nine-building store in Okachimachi that has everything you could possibly want or […]

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Ameya-Yokocho: Tokyo’s Last Black Market, Kinda

August 28, 2012 | Mine Serizawa

There’s a butcher shop at an open-air market in Bangkok that is invariably fronted by a whole pig’s head wearing sunglasses–and when we lived in Thailand, it was imperative that I get to visit it on each and every one […]

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How to Buy a Yukata in Tokyo Without Breaking the Bank

June 8, 2018 | Carey Finn

The yukata is the casual summer cousin of the kimono. Lightweight and eternally in style, yukata are great for personal wear and gifts. Here's how to buy them on the cheap.

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Top Shops for Cheap Shoes in Tokyo

April 11, 2017 | Lily Crossley-Baxter

Whether you've worn out your kicks or are just in the market for something new—there are plenty of great spots for finding cheap shoes in Tokyo.

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2k540 Aki-Oka Artisan: Akihabara’s Arty Otaku Antidote

February 4, 2017 | Greg Lane

An alley of artisan shops and one-of-a-kind craftsmen discretely tucked away under the Yamanote tracks near Okachimachi Station.

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Dressing Like a Princess: A Guide for Cheapos

August 15, 2014 | Nikita Nagras

“Cinderella” resonates with almost everyone because almost everyone, at some point in their lives, becomes a cheapo. Budgeting and rationing means an emptier closet. It means clawing through bargain piles, blow-drying your hair yourself, and foregoing that cashmere sweater which […]

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