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Free Tokyo Walking Tours Walking tours are a good way to meet new people and explore Tokyo. Also, unlike bus tours, Tokyo walking tours tend to be smaller, which means that th ... 20-09-2018 21:49	A highlight of Japan that most tourists never see – Ch Mount Nokogiriyama is a stunning day trip from Tokyo for those that want to see a bit of the countryside. Located on the Boso Peninsula in Kanto, it\' ... 20-09-2018 21:21	Tokyo’s Treasures: A Guide to Souvenir Japanese Antiq A nation of craftsmen and perfectionists, itâ€™s no wonder that the quality of Japanese antiques is high. But there are plenty of small items you can ... 19-09-2018 21:49	An Indie Band?s Guide to Touring Japan The whole cliché of being â€œbig in Japanâ€ is a bit of a worn-out old trope these days. In a time of music streaming and the fragmentation of the mu ... 19-09-2018 21:49
Cheapo Weekend for Sep 22-23: Food Festivals, Summer Parties Never miss a freebie! Sign up for our weekly events newsletter. This&That Café V.39: Summer Send-Off One of our favorite events in the city, This&That ... 18-09-2018 21:48	Japan's ?BEST? Ice Cream! (The Japanny Awards) Confirmed: This is the ABSOLUTE BEST Japanese ice cream! SOURCE ** The Association of Delicious of Ice Cream Eaters (ASDICE), an organization that I ... 18-09-2018 21:41	Hachijojima: Tokyo?s Tropical Getaway \|credit\| A 55-minute flight takes you directly from Haneda Airport to Hachijojima, a subtropical volcanic island with dense vegetation in the middle o ... 18-09-2018 21:48	A Lovely Letter from the General Manager of the Imperial Hot This week, I felt deeply honoured when I received this beautifully written letter from the Managing Director and General Manager of the Imperial Hotel ... 14-09-2018 21:37
Hitting the Highs in Japan’s Kitchen: 10 Things to Do Known as Japan?s Kitchen and home to dozens of weird and wonderful sights, Osaka is the second largest metropolitan area in Japan, but often gets over ... 14-09-2018 21:46	Top 10 Restaurants in Japanese Train Stations Traveling can be a hungry endeavor. If you are like many travelers, sampling unique and different foods is an integral part of the journey.Whether you ... 14-09-2018 21:21	The Michelin Mega-Guide to Tokyo: Fine Dining in the City With the most Michelin stars of any city in the world, Tokyo is a foodie paradise that offers not only some of the best food in the world, but the cha ... 13-09-2018 21:45	Who is Naomi Osaka" Naomi Osaka has taken the tennis world by STORM! Honestly, I didn\'t know much about her before. I certainly do, NOW! Subscribe here! ... 13-09-2018 21:38
October 2018: Top Cheapo Events Around Japan October means autumn, and in Japan, that means stunning fall festivals?so wherever you are this month, be sure to check out all the top events near yo ... 12-09-2018 21:47	Japan For Foodies: 47 Prefectures, 47 Must-Try Dishes In a country where every town has their own specialty dish, there?s no shortage of unique meals to try and what better way to see the country than fol ... 12-09-2018 21:47	Cheapo Weekend for Sep 15-16: Fashion’s Night Out and Never miss a freebie! Sign up for our weekly events newsletter. Daradara Festival This ?never-ending? 11-day traditional festival will end off with a ... 12-09-2018 21:46	Reality Check: Tokyo?s Best VR Experiences Tokyo doesnâ€™t always live up to its reputation as a high-tech metropolis, but when it comes to experiencing virtual reality (VR), Tokyo is right at ... 11-09-2018 21:46
Salmon Ballz Sushi "temari sushi" Salmon Temari sushi dish. same knife I used: knife sharpening video: sushi ri ... 11-09-2018 21:18	H?w t? Embrace H?r?juku Fashion" H?w t? Embrace H?r?juku Fashion" N?m?d after th? Harajuku d??tr??t ?n J???n, H?r?juku fashion h?? tr?v?ll?d far ?nd w?d? t? attract th? ?tt?nt??n ?f m ... 11-09-2018 21:46	Tokyo CAR CRASH !! (post impact) There was a CAR CRASH in Tokyo! This happened while recording a segment of the My Life Japan YouTube series. Subscribe here! F ... 10-09-2018 21:41	Sensoji T?m?l? – th? H??rt ?f T?k?? Sensoji T?m?l? â€“ th? H??rt ?f T?k?? Â Th? ???r?tu?l h??rt of A??ku??, and f?r th?t m?tt?r T?k??, ?? th? impressive S?n??j? Buddhist T?m?l?. Built ? ... 10-09-2018 21:48
Mori Building Digital Art Museum: A Multi-Sensory Experience The digital art collective teamLab?an interdisciplinary group consisting of artists, scientists, and more?has had multiple exhibitions around and beyo ... 08-09-2018 21:46	7 ways the new Tokyo book from Super Cheap Japan will save y Traveling to Tokyo soon and looking for a travel guide" Super Cheap Tokyo is your perfect companion! It will show you where, when and how to save when ... 07-09-2018 21:21	Taking the Tohoku Shinkansen with the Japan Rail Pass Japan is famous for its high-speed bullet trains. The fastest of these is the Hayabusa Shinkansen, which can be found on the Tohoku Shinkansen line in ... 07-09-2018 21:22	T?k?? Weather and Cl?m?t? Conditions T?k?? Weather and Cl?m?t? Conditions ... 06-09-2018 21:50
Interview with Japan Pro Wrestler Juice Robinson \|credit\| Even those with no interest in the world of pro wrestling are probably familiar with the international juggernaut that is the WWE or at least ... 05-09-2018 21:49	Cheapo Weekend for Sep 8-9: Beer, Autumn Festivals and Free Never miss a freebie! Sign up for our weekly events newsletter. \|credit\| Keyaki Beer Festival A massive five-day beer festival just north of Tokyo in ... 05-09-2018 21:49	A Beginner’s Guide to Japanese Pro Wrestling \|credit\| Here we?re talking wrestling: not sumo, but long hair, sparkly spandex pants, rock â€˜nâ€™ roll style pro-wrestling. It seems everyone knows ... 05-09-2018 21:49	Kyoto Top Attractions: 12 Must-See Sights in Japan’s A If Japanâ€™s ancient capital is on the top of your travel hit list, but you?re not sure where to begin, here?s the starter?s guide to 12 Kyoto top att ... 04-09-2018 21:50
My First Month in Japan Guest post by Akita Ben As night closed over my first month in Japan, I walked past the Lawson, Daily Yamazaki, and Iwai-san the barber until I got to ... 04-09-2018 21:50	Top 10 Airbnb Rentals around Tokyo \|credit\| Whether youâ€™re a cheapo or not, accommodation is probably not where you want to be spending all your travel money. While there are extreme ... 03-09-2018 21:48	Parking in Japan is NOT Easy! Driving is NOT easy in Japan. Especially the parking! Think you\'ve got what it takes" Subscribe here! Follow us on Twitter ht ... 03-09-2018 21:41	T?k?? Travel Gu?d? T?k?? Travel Gu?d? T?k?? ?? n?t only th? capital ?f Japan but ?? ?l?? the h??rt ?f ?ll th? activities r?l?t?ng to bu??n???, f?n?n??, ????n?? ??nt?m??r ... 02-09-2018 21:49
Japanese Candy Making Artist \| Amezaiku ? ONLY in JAPAN Japanese candy artistry is a performing art with a history going back over a thousand years. Amezaiku was offered during the Heian period to wide eyed ... 01-09-2018 21:39	Super Cheap Tokyo guidebook out now! I\'m delighted to announce that Super Cheap Tokyo, the new book from Super Cheap Japan, is out now! It took me a lot of work to do, but I think I\'ve ... 01-09-2018 21:19	Best Ryokans in Japan: Travel Guide Ryokan and onsen are common concepts in Japan. To many city dwellers, these terms signify a getaway, a break from the hustle and bustle of life. What ... 31-08-2018 21:21	Pet or Threat: Wildlife in Your Japanese Home Tokyo lies in a subtropical climate zone, home to some surprising biodiversity?welcome or not. Whether you?re living in Japan or just visiting, here?s ... 29-08-2018 21:48
Cheapo Weekend for Sep 1-2: Jazz, Shine Festivals and Flea M Never miss a freebie! Sign up for our weekly events newsletter. \|credit\| Tokyo Jazz Festival Calling all jazz lovers! While there are paid performance ... 29-08-2018 21:47	Top 10 ways to save money when booking your Japan holiday Worried about the cost of your holiday to Japan" No need to be in a panic, here are some sure ways to keep your posts down: 1) Get those plane tickets ... 28-08-2018 21:19	14 Top Tokyo Flea Markets for Bargain Hunting A cheapo?s paradise, Tokyo flea markets are awesome places for bargain-hunting. And there?s no shortage of them?you?ll find something happening in one ... 28-08-2018 21:46	Try CHEESE Ramen"!! Unusual Japanese Food - What to eat Ever have CHEESE Ramen"" Subscribe here! Jasmine\'s Channel! Follow us on Twitter h ... 27-08-2018 21:44
Sneak peak at the new Super Cheap Tokyo book! Read the FREE In case you have not heard, I\'m releasing a new book, called Super Cheap Tokyo! With the bestselling success of the Super Cheap Japan guidebook, I\'v ... 25-08-2018 21:20	Taking the Hokuriku Shinkansen with the Japan Rail Pass The Kenrokuen Garden in Kanazawa is considered one of the three most beautiful landscape gardens in Japan. Once the outer garden around the castle of ... 24-08-2018 21:21	LAST CHANCE to See the Tsukiji Fish Market Tuna Auction \|credit\| The Tsukiji Fish Market appears in literally every guidebook about Tokyo and on most peopleâ€™s tour itineraries?and cheapos appreciate that ... 24-08-2018 21:46	Haul away from Home: Import Stores in Tokyo to Cure Your Cra If youâ€™re staying in Japan long enough to start missing your favorite foods, fear not, these Tokyo import stores are where to go. Itâ€™s not always ... 23-08-2018 21:50
September 2018: 5 Events Not to Miss As summer draws to a close, so does the seasonal festival frenzy. That doesnâ€™t mean there arenâ€™t traditional Japanese festivals to check out in Se ... 23-08-2018 21:50	September 2018: Top Cheapo Events Around Japan Summer isnâ€™t over yet, and there are plenty of festivals across Japan to carry on that holiday feeling! Hereâ€™s a taste of what you can expect in S ... 22-08-2018 21:46	Cheapo Weekend for Aug 25-26: Asakusa Samba Parade, Super Yo Never miss a freebie! Sign up for our weekly events newsletter. \|credit\| 2018 Asakusa Samba Carnival The super-fun, uber-attended Asakusa Samba Carniv ... 22-08-2018 21:46	Most Romantic Birthday Ever at Les Saisons in the Imperial H If you love great food and fine dining this blog post will be right up your street but thatâ€™s not any old street. Iâ€™m referring to a very posh add ... 22-08-2018 21:39
The Beauty of Japan’s Kii Peninsula Filled with World Heritage sites, stunningly beautiful natural creations and spiritual hubs, the Kii Peninsula on Honshu Island is a quiet corner of J ... 22-08-2018 21:46	Tokyo to Gifu: The Fastest and Easiest Ways of Getting There Gifu is the epitome of Japan?s beautiful countryside. Gifu Prefecture is in the Chubu region, in the center of the Japanese main island (Honshu) betwe ... 22-08-2018 21:46	Plastic Japan In Kenya, you get jail time for plastic bags. In the U.S., straw-shamingâ€™s all the rage. Ah, Americans, how quickly you forget. Cue balloon disast ... 20-08-2018 21:47	How NOT to YouTube in Japan f/ Only in Japan Working and YouTubing in Japan are not easy! John from Only in Japan makes a cameo to break off a little wisdom. Now you can have Japan delivered to y ... 19-08-2018 21:40
By: A Spectacular Seoul Itinerary for Any Traveler [â€¦] in the region" Make sure to check out my beautiful Busan itinerary, as well as my trip ideas for three weeks in Japan and one month in [â€¦] ... 18-08-2018 21:45	Japanese Fireworks: the Best 8 Hanabi Festivals 2018 Fireworks are a huge deal in Japan and during the summer there are Japanese fireworks festivals practically every weekend. In Japan, they are called H ... 17-08-2018 21:21	Eating a $200 Square Watermelon ? ONLY in JAPAN It?s now square watermelon season in Japan and that means you?ll see them displayed in shop windows ? most not for sale! But why" Every now and then ... 16-08-2018 21:37	Autumn leaves forecast for 2018 Autumn is one of the best times to come to Japan. Unlike the week or two that each area has cherry blossoms in full bloom, the autumn leaves stay brig ... 15-08-2018 21:20
Cheapo Weekend for Aug 18-19: Traditional Festivals and Summ Never miss a freebie! Sign up for our weekly events newsletter. \|credit\| Minato Mirai Bon Dance Festival Those in/near Yokohama should swing by Rinko ... 14-08-2018 21:46	Top Haunted House Attractions In and Around Tokyo Are you into Japanese horror?stringy-haired ghost ladies, cursed dolls, spooky schools, and all" Then you might as well add â€œexploring a Japanese ha ... 12-08-2018 21:46	How to Make Salmon Sashimi Plate Salmon Sashimi Plate Tutorial. In this video, I will show you how to make a beautiful salmon sashimi plate. my sushi rice recipe: ... 11-08-2018 21:18	Visiting Niigata with the JR Pass Niigata Prefecture, located in the Chubu Region and skirting the Sea of Japan, is well known for its quality rice, summer fireworks, winter skiing, an ... 10-08-2018 21:21
Japanese Summer Festival Foods ????????? In Japan, when the sweet summer days are here, it is time to don a yukata and join the locals to attend a Japanese Matsuri (festival). Experience a on ... 10-08-2018 21:45	Extreemly Graphic: LIVE EEL Cooking Video Unagi (censored) I re-uploaded this video and censored it because youtube age restricted the earlier version, I\'m very sad that youtube thinks showing how to kill and ... 09-08-2018 21:18	Top Diving Day Trips from Tokyo Most people do not associate Tokyo with diving, which is a shame, as there are some remarkable dive sites within 1-3 hours from the Japanese capital b ... 08-08-2018 21:47	Cheapo Weekend for Aug 11-12: Giant Water Fight, Fireworks a Never miss a freebie! Sign up for our weekly events newsletter. \|credit\| Fukagawa Festival Known as one of the the three great Shinto festivals in Tok ... 08-08-2018 21:47
How to DIY Popular Beauty Treatments in Japan People in Tokyo look polished and put-together at all times (maybe minus the drunk salarymen sleeping on the street on Friday nights). Everyone seems ... 08-08-2018 21:47	Kyoto's Kinkakuji vs Ginkakuji \| Which Attraction Wins" Kyoto is Japan?s cultural capitol and home to over 2000 temples & shrines to visit, but it?s hard to know which ones to see when you only have a few d ... 07-08-2018 21:47	7 Amazing Sushi Creations (Compilation) I thought this would be a nice video to reflect on all the amazing sushi rolls I have made in the past ?please share this video I would really appreci ... 06-08-2018 21:18	Tranquility Last months Iâ€™ve been in search of tranquility. It was not easy, since the more I searched for it the farther away it seemed to be. Strangely, and I ... 06-08-2018 21:19
Going underground in Japan: Exploring the Seikan Tunnel Muse The Seikan tunnel is a train tunnel that connects Tohoku in the main island of Honshu to Hokkaido to the north, going a impressive 240m below the sea ... 05-08-2018 21:19	Things to Do in Iwakuni: City of Castles, Snakes and Sushi Iwakuni is a small city in the eastern part of Yamaguchi Prefecture, with stunning scenery where you can step back into old Japan without the selfie s ... 05-08-2018 21:47	What Rice Cooker to Buy For Sushi Rice Making" In this video, I wanted to do something different from my usual videos and show the different options for rice cookers you can use for cooking sushi r ... 05-08-2018 21:18	Around the World in Tokyo: 4 International Districts for Eat In a city as big as Tokyo you can travel around the world in a single day?from shopping for Korean skincare to relaxing with a coffee on an Italian pi ... 04-08-2018 21:47
Stargazing at Cosmo Planetarium Shibuya There are plenty of things to do in Tokyo (you heard it here first, folks), but with so much light pollution, you can rule out stargazing. In fact, yo ... 04-08-2018 21:47	Top 5 Summer Day Trips from Sapporo Sapporo comes into its own in summer, but don?t limit yourself?Hokkaido offers mountains, lavender fields and plenty of traditional towns only a day t ... 03-08-2018 21:49	Visiting the Izu Peninsula with the Izu Craile Train Natural hot springs, beaches, mountains, and scenic coasts. This is just a taste of what the Izu Peninsula has to offer. Located conveniently near Tok ... 03-08-2018 21:21