August 14th
The Skinny on the JR Tokyo Wide Pass
Everything you need to know about the discount train ticket formerly known as the JR Kanto Area Pass.
A Cheapo's guide to Getting around in Tokyo
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June 29th
5 Easy Bullet Train Trips From Tokyo
Need a break from the big city? Here are 5 short bullet train trips from Tokyo that won't break the bank, starting from […]
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June 28th
Tokyo to Hakone: Getting There and Back
Planning a trip to Hakone? Here are the cheapest, fastest and easiest ways of getting there from Tokyo.
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June 14th
Getting the Cheapest Flights Between South Africa and Tokyo
Looking to fly from South Africa to Tokyo? Read our guide on how to do so most cheaply. We discuss the best flights, […]
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May 16th
Getting the Cheapest Flights to Tokyo: A Mega Guide
Looking to visit Tokyo? Read our guide on cheap flights to Tokyo from around the world, travel times and more—with local […]
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May 12th
Getting the Cheapest Flights Between Sydney and Tokyo
Looking to fly from Sydney to Tokyo? Here's a money-saving guide on jetting to Japan from the land down under.
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May 6th
Train Hack: How to See Tokyo (and Beyond) for 140 Yen
The ultimate cheapo way to explore Tokyo, Chiba, Tochigi, Gunma and beyond.
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May 2nd
Getting the Cheapest Flights From Toronto to Tokyo
Looking for cheap flights from Toronto to Tokyo? Here's our money-saving guide on doing just that.
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April 26th
Getting the Cheapest Flights Between Los Angeles and Tokyo
Looking to fly from Los Angeles to Tokyo? Here's a money-saving guide on doing just that.
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April 26th
Getting the Cheapest Flights Between New York and Tokyo
Looking to fly from New York City to Tokyo? Here's a money-saving guide on doing just that.
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April 12th
Getting the Cheapest Flights Between Singapore and Tokyo
Looking to fly from Singapore to Tokyo? Read our guide on how to do so most cheaply. We discuss the best flights, travel […]
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April 4th
Buddha’s Birthday: Flowers and Sweet Tea
Celebrate Buddha's birthday at Sensoji Temple in Asakusa.
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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 […]
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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 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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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 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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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 Travel 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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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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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 […]