How to Get a Prepaid Credit Card in Japan
Once-off cards, rechargeable cards, virtual cards—here's the lowdown on alternatives to regular credit cards.
Once-off cards, rechargeable cards, virtual cards—here's the lowdown on alternatives to regular credit cards.
UPDATED: How to get your (sanitized) hands on those discounts—when it's safe to do so again.
There's still plenty of time to take advantage of this special discount deal!
Get a quick overview of the process and options.
Get rid of those knots without getting rid of your entire food budget.
In Japan, it's not about .com—a .jp domain is where it's at!
People are being asked to reconsider their plans to visit family & friends in mid-August.
Find out what it's all about.
Get yourself a (discount) ticket to ride ... and ride ... and ride!
All you need to know about jiko bukken "stigmatized properties"—which happen to be some of the cheapest apartments in Tokyo.
Many Tokyo wards own country lodges that can be rented cheaply by residents, including foreigners. Here's how.
Carnivals, sleeping in a dojo and battling it out at Tokyo Dome—a look inside the world of a professional wrestler in Japan.
How to make meal choices that help the environment without hurting your wallet.
Looking for a budget-friendly English-speaking hairdresser? Here's one who gives cheapo readers a discount.
Five suggested routes for super cheapo getaways using the Seishun 18 rail pass.
Five holiday getaways that are a breeze with the discount Seishun 18 rail ticket.
Tokyo is a world leader in urban gardening and farming. See some of the city's best examples and learn how to get your hands dirty.
Got an old Japanese iPhone lying around? We walk you through how to unlock it and bring it back to life with a cheap SIM.