February 1st
Tokyo to Hiroshima: Five Ways to Get There
Hiroshima, capital of the Hiroshima prefecture (pretty obvious), and its surroundings have a lot to offer: the Shukkeien […]
A Cheapo's guide to Getting around in Tokyo
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January 20th
Getting the Cheapest Flights Between Auckland and Tokyo
Looking to fly from Auckland to Tokyo? Read our guide on how to do so cheaply—written by someone who has made the trip […]
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January 12th
Getting from Narita to Ueno
The best ways to get from Narita Airport to Ueno.
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January 10th
Show Me the Money: The Cheapest Places to Exchange Currency in Tokyo
So you think you don’t need cash when you come to Tokyo? If Tokyo was the city from Blade Runner and the […]
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January 9th
Getting from Narita to Ikebukuro
The best ways of getting from Narita Airport to Ikebukuro.
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December 28th
Kechi Osechi: Osechi Ryori for Cheapos
Osechi ryori refers to cuisine traditionally eaten during the New Year. As osechi ryori can be expensive, this is a […]
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December 21st
Getting from Narita to Roppongi
The best ways of getting from Narita to Roppongi.
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December 16th
Getting from Narita to Asakusa
The best ways of getting from Narita to Asakusa.
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December 15th
How to Fly Cheaply from London to Tokyo
When to travel, which airline to go with, the cheapest place to transfer and more.
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December 10th
Getting From Narita to Shibuya
The best ways of getting from Narita Airport to Shibuya.
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December 7th
Getting from Narita to Shinjuku
The best ways to get from Narita Airport to the popular Shinjuku neighborhood.
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November 17th
Surviving a Christmas-Day Date on a Budget
Christmas is often called the Valentine’s Day of Japan, and like any couples’ holiday, it all boils down to a […]
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October 31st
The Best Costumes from Tokyo Halloween 2016
The best shots and costumes from Tokyo Halloween 2016—bloodied, creepy, cutesy—it's all there!
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October 26th
Reviewed: Tokyo One-Day Passes
Wondering what discount bus and ticket options there are in Tokyo? We review Tokyo one-day passes, covering metro and […]
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October 23rd
Where to Rent a Bicycle in Tokyo
Want to make getting around the city part of the experience? Read our comprehensive guide on where to rent a bike in Tokyo.
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October 2nd
How to Get From Narita to Tokyo Disney
Getting from Narita to Tokyo Disney can be tricky. Here are some options.
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August 24th
Tokyo Cheapo 101: Beginner’s Guide to Tokyo
New to Tokyo Cheapo? Read this. We’ve put together a Tokyo for Beginners introductory guide that will help you use […]
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July 3rd
Tokyo to Sapporo: Travel Between the Two Cities
Sapporo. A mediocre beer. Also, the capital city of Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan’s far-flung north-eastern region. […]
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June 14th
Walk, Don’t Ride! The Tokyo Subway Map by Walking Times
We're not featherless bipeds for nothing! Put your feet to good use and save money by walking between central stations […]
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June 12th
The Cheapo Tokyo Beach Trip
As a reward for scrimping and saving, every good cheapo deserves a beach break once in a while, and the Tokyo area has […]
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Reconditioned Bicycles: The Two-Wheeled Wonders and Where To Find Them
Cardinal rule #9 of living in Tokyo: buy a used bicycle.
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March 10th
White Day: Affordable Ways to Return the Love
White Day in Japan can get expensive - three times more expensive than Valentine's Day in fact. Here are some affordable […]
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February 5th
Introducing the Tokyo Cheapo Shinkansen Fare Calculator
What a shame it would it be to visit Japan and not zip around on the iconic shinkansen—the country’s fastest train. In […]
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Festive Cheer On Demand: The Running Christmas Tree in Tokyo
Have you noticed how complicated Christmas has become lately? The constant complaints of hyper-consumerism, the outcry […]