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Todoroki Valley: Tokyo’s Secret Escape Todoroki Valley is only a 20-minute train journey from central Tokyo, but is a world away from the city streets. With bamboo trees, secret shrines and... 17-06-2019 21:52	Tokyo Events This Week: Free Yoga, Salsa on the Street and F Tokyo events for Monday, June 17 to Sunday, June 23, 2019 This week, celebrate International Yoga Day with a free yoga session, visit the Africa and T... 16-06-2019 21:47	Mount Fuji: How to Climb Japan’s Most Famous Mountain Gazing down on Japan from atop its symbolic mountain is high on the bucket list for most visitors and residents alike, but at 3,766m it?s not the effo... 13-06-2019 21:52	Episode 5: Coding Out of the Cave Yan Fan and Kani Munidasa This week on the pod we sit down with Yan Fan and Kani Munidasa, the founders of Code Chrysalis. Yan and Kani take us throu... 10-06-2019 21:57
Tokyo Events This Week: Fireflies, Philippine Expo and Tokyo Tokyo events for Monday, June 10 to Sunday, June 16, 2019 This week in Tokyo brings the annual Philippine food and culture expo at Yoyogi Park, the In... 09-06-2019 21:51	A Winner Every Time: Eating, Drinking and Testing Your Luck Looking to get your junk food on in Tokyo" Don?t fancy a giant bowl of rice with that pork cutlet" Enter the humble kushikatsu. \|credit\| Fried meat, f... 05-06-2019 21:58	Tokyo Events This Week: Torigoe Matsuri and Vietnam Festival Tokyo events for Monday, June 3 to Sunday, June 9, 2019 This week in Tokyo brings the rowdy Torigoe Festival, a Vietnam culture fest, art exhibitions,... 02-06-2019 21:51	The 5-Step Guide to Being Vegetarian/Vegan in Tokyo No doubt you?ve realized being veggie in Tokyo is more than tricky, and going vegan is downright difficult, but things are a-changing, we promise. \|c... 29-05-2019 21:53
July 2019: 5 Tokyo Events Not to Miss July marks the start of summer festival season, so while festival mania wonâ€™t have hit fever pitch quite yet by then, weâ€™d say that July should be... 28-05-2019 21:50	Code Chrysalis: Reinventing Coding in Tokyo Move to Tokyo, become a coding czar and change your life forever?it?s a pie-in-the-sky dream, right" Not when you put Code Chrysalis into the mix. \|cr... 28-05-2019 21:50	Quick Pick: Top 10 Airbnb Rentals around Tokyo Whether youâ€™re a dedicated bargain-hunter or not, accommodation is probably not where you want to be spending all your travel money. While there are... 27-05-2019 21:48	Episode 4: Pokémon Branding, Sitcom Landing BJ Fox This week on the pod we sit down with comedian BJ Fox of Stand Up Tokyo and the NHK Sitcom â€˜Home Sweet Tokyoâ€™. BJ tells us how he landed ... 27-05-2019 21:48
Tokyo Events This Week: Comedy, Kayaking and Prison Culture Tokyo events for Monday, May 27 to Sunday, June 2, 2019 This week in Tokyo brings comedy shows, outdoor adventure, a prison exhibition, plus art, cult... 26-05-2019 21:49	Sustainable Souvenir Shopping in Tokyo Souvenirs can be a special token from your trip and making them sustainable means that the positive effects reach the planet and the makers too. \|cred... 25-05-2019 21:47	Taking the Slow Route between Tokyo and Osaka Rapidly becoming one of the most popular routes among visitors to Japan, a Tokyo to Osaka trip offers the chance to see the country from two quite dif... 24-05-2019 21:49	An Afternoon in Gotokuji: Cats, Cafes and Retro Sento Spend an afternoon with the famous lucky cats of Gotokuji and enjoy some delicious food along the way. \|credit\| Setagaya is a small bubble of laid-bac... 24-05-2019 21:49
Tokyo Events This Week: Acrobatics and Roppongi Art Night Tokyo events for Monday, May 20 to Sunday, May 26, 2019 This week in Tokyo brings drink meet-ups, disco dancing, an all-day/all-night art festival, th... 18-05-2019 21:52	Festival of Lights: Top 6 Firefly Nights Around Tokyo Though itâ€™s still a bit too early for the major fireworks festivals, there are opportunities to see other lights in the sky: fireflies. Read on for ... 16-05-2019 21:52	Episode 3: Artists Without Borders Daniel Harris Rosen The Tokyo Cheapo Podcast is BACK after a sizable hiatus ? here with our third episode! This week, we sit down with â€˜the godfath... 13-05-2019 21:53	Kind Travel: Explore These Alternatives to Owl Cafés in Toky Yeah, we get it. On your social media feed, youâ€™ve seen pictures of people petting cute owls and now you want one too. Over the last few years, owl ... 13-05-2019 21:53
Tokyo Events This Week: The Great Sanja Matsuri Tokyo events for Monday, May 13 to Sunday, May 19, 2019 Mark your calendars for Sanja Matsuri?a major Tokyo festival that comes around every other yea... 12-05-2019 21:52	17 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... 09-05-2019 21:56	Lavish Lunches: The Best Sets in Shibuya Forget the onigiri you grabbed on the way into town, try one of these delicious lunch sets in Shibuya which all come in at Â¥1,000 or under! \|credit\| ... 09-05-2019 21:56	Tokyo Events This Week: Cultural Festivals, Tokyo Yamathon & Tokyo events for Monday, May 6 to Sunday, May 12, 2019 All tuckered out after the generous 10-day Golden Week holiday" Chill out with an outdoorsy riv... 05-05-2019 21:54
Tokyo?s Elusive Night Markets Unlike Taiwan, Hong Kong and Korea, Japan doesn?t have much of a night market scene, but there are a few dotted around Tokyo to explore! \|credit\| Whil... 01-05-2019 21:54	June 2019: 5 Tokyo Events Not to Miss Rainy and humid June is the calm before the storm. That is, in terms of events and activities, itâ€™s relatively quiet compared to Mayâ€™s slew of spr... 30-04-2019 21:52	Tokyo Events This Week: Golden Week Festivities Tokyo events for Monday, April 29 to Sunday, May 5, 2019 The long-awaited 10-day Golden Week holiday has just begun and itâ€™s the perfect opportunity... 29-04-2019 21:55	Podcast: Ep 2 ‘The Roads Less Travelled’ Jared Campion The Tokyo Cheapo Podcast is BACK after a sizable hiatus ? here with our second episode! This week, we sit down with â€˜most illustrious... 29-04-2019 21:55
Tokyo Golden Week: Tips for Avoiding the Crowds Words that elicit varying amounts of joy and horror depending on your work-life balance, Golden Week is one of the busiest times to travel in Japan. ... 26-04-2019 21:53	A Guide to Matsuya, Asakusa?s Historic Shopping Haven Whether you?re here on vacation or living in Tokyo for the long haul, there?s a very high chance you?ll spend a little time in Asakusa. The area has S... 26-04-2019 21:53	Cheap Opera and Ballet Tickets in Tokyo Opera is typically regarded as a Western art form, but the Japanese are quite fond of it. Japan?s only opera house is located in, you guessed it, Toky... 24-04-2019 21:56	Other than Rugby: Tackling the Basics of a Trip to Japan Visiting Japan for the sportsball this autumn and not sure where to start" Hereâ€™s everything you need to know to enjoy your travels, from drinking t... 24-04-2019 21:56
Toshio Suzuki and Ghibli Exhibition: Feel The Powerful Magic Any talk about Studio Ghibli will bring to mind the legendary Hayao Miyazaki or Isao Takahata, but perhaps some fans may be less familiar with Toshio ... 22-04-2019 21:55	Tokyo Events This Week: Food & Culture Festivals and Tr Tokyo events for Monday, April 22 to Sunday, April 28, 2019 A good week for festival dining at various food events around Tokyo. Traditional ceremonie... 22-04-2019 21:55	Heaven on a Stick: The What and Where of Yakitori Don?t know your gizzards from your tail" You?ve come to the right place. Whether it?s a full-blown feast or an occasional snack between rounds of drin... 19-04-2019 21:52	Go Beyond Tokyo?s Guidebook Weirdness to Find the Truly Uniq From robot restaurants to strange cafes and outlandish fashion, the adjective ?weird? has long been synonymous with Japan?s capital. Although trying o... 17-04-2019 21:58
Podcast REBOOT: Ep1 “Coffee Beans and Slick Machines&# Alvin Cheung The Tokyo Cheapo Podcast is BACK after a sizable hiatus. In our pilot episode, weâ€™re joined by Alvin Cheung of ABC Coffee, Hapnick, an... 15-04-2019 21:59	Tokyo Events This Week: Yabusame, Earth Day & the New G Tokyo events for Monday, April 15 to Sunday, April 21, 2019 An event for every taste: this week puts on flower festivals, food and drink events, art e... 14-04-2019 21:54	May 2019: 5 Events Not to Miss in Tokyo After a long winter and bouts of rain, itâ€™s finally beginning to feel like spring. June will be rainy and uncomfortably humid, so why not enjoy the ... 14-04-2019 21:54	Exploring Mori Building Digital Art Museum: A Multi-Sensory The digital art collective teamLab?an interdisciplinary group consisting of artists, scientists, and more?has had multiple exhibitions around and beyo... 11-04-2019 21:54
Party Like an Edokko: Tokyo Festivals in May 2019 \|credit\| The shitamachi (the eastern parts of Tokyo where the non-samurai population flourished in Edo times) is a cheapo?s paradise for many reasons.... 10-04-2019 21:58	Tokyo Metropolitan Central Library: Free Workspace, Fast Wif The Tokyo Metropolitan Central Library is a wonderfully quiet place to hide out and read or work. The library has ample seating space, free wifi, an e... 10-04-2019 21:58	Tokyo Events This Week: Art Exhibitions, Dog Festival & Never miss a freebie! Sign up for our weekly events newsletter. Tokyo events for Monday, April 8 to Sunday, April 14, 2019 Lots of creative music and ... 07-04-2019 21:52	10 Fun Free and Cheap Things to Do in Harajuku Tokyu Plaza Omotesando is some pretty cool architecture. When I first moved to Tokyo, I was living on Â¥1,000 a day while renting half a room in the c... 04-04-2019 21:54
Not All Skin and Bones: Chicken Wings in Tokyo Permission to read the word ?wings? as ?wangs?" Permission granted. Few things spell satisfaction like gnawing on chicken wings and leaving behind a l... 03-04-2019 21:53	Godzilla in Tokyo: Getting Up-close and Personal with the Ki Tokyo Bay has long been the stomping ground of the infamous God of Destruction, so it should come as no surprise there are plenty of great spots to sn... 03-04-2019 21:53	Complete Guide to Visiting the New Moomin Theme Park Moomin Valley Park in Saitama (the neighboring prefecture just north of Tokyo) has officially opened on March 16, 2019! Hereâ€™s all you need to know ... 03-04-2019 21:53	HP and Yorkshire Tea: Where to Get a Full English in Tokyo Eggs, bacon, sausages, mushrooms, tomatoes, beans, toast and at least two hash browns, not to mention a mug of tea to wash it down with. What is this ... 03-04-2019 21:53
Tokyo Events This Week: The Kanamara Penis Festival and Saku Never miss a freebie! Sign up for our weekly events newsletter. Tokyo events for Monday, April 1 to Sunday, April 7, 2019 Cherry blossom festivals are... 31-03-2019 21:54	Tokyo to Osaka: Fast and Creative Ways of Getting There The famous Dotonburi area. Osaka: cheaper, dirtier and a whole lot friendlier than Tokyo. A vibey city of 2.7 million, itâ€™s bigger than neighboring ... 28-03-2019 21:54	Quick Guide to Spring in Tokyo Nice spring cat nap at Shinjuku Gyoen. Spring in Tokyo is arguably the best time of year to visit?and it?s all thanks to hanami. This is an incredible... 25-03-2019 21:54	Tokyo Events This Week: Springy, Spring, Spring Never miss a freebie! Sign up for our weekly events newsletter. Tokyo events for Monday, March 25 to Sunday, March 31, 2019 Spring has arrived in Toky... 24-03-2019 21:53
2019 Tokyo Cherry Blossom Forecast Sakura season is right around the corner and we want to make sure you donâ€™t miss a single petal with our new 2019 Tokyo Cherry Blossom Forecast map?... 23-03-2019 21:52	Three-Tiered Treats: Afternoon Tea in Tokyo While away a few hours in elegance with one of Tokyo?s best afternoon teas?because nothing says luxury like scones, champagne and skyline views. \|cr... 23-03-2019 21:52	Best Free Apps for Easy Traveling Around Japan Smartphones are the new guidebooks, translators and maps of travel combined?and in Japan, theyâ€™re pretty much indispensable. \|credit\| Even if you l... 22-03-2019 21:51	April 2019: 5 Events Not to Miss in Tokyo Early spring is usually a bustling, eventful time, what with the many events and festivals dedicated to Japanâ€™s beloved, iconic cherry blossoms, whi... 21-03-2019 21:59
11 Things to Do on a Rainy Day in Tokyo You can do almost anything on a rainy day in Tokyo as long as you have an umbrella. Put away that teruterubouzu (a Japanese rain-repelling charm) and ... 19-03-2019 21:52	Splendor in the Grass: 10 Bamboo Forests to Explore in Tokyo Steadfast, tenacious and resilient, bamboo is the archetypal Eastern plant. No trip to Japan is complete without some time spent in, around or just ga... 18-03-2019 21:53	Should You Buy a SIM Card in Japan" The ability to stay connected is one of the most common concerns for travelers, and how best to do that is a hot topic for those coming to Japan. Whil... 18-03-2019 21:53	Tokyo Events This Week: Golden Dragon Dance, Festival of Col Never miss a freebie! Sign up for our weekly events newsletter. Tokyo events for Monday, March 18 to Sunday, March 24, 2019 This week puts on social m... 17-03-2019 21:54
Shin-Okubo: Exploring Tokyo?s Biggest Koreatown Just five minutes from tourist mecca Shinjuku, Shin-Okubo (Tokyoâ€™s Koreatown) has a vibe unlike anywhere else in Tokyo. Want to experience a totally... 14-03-2019 21:49	Step into the Shadows with the Real Ninja VR Experience in E \|credit\| With Japan?s population in steady decline, ninja masters are looking to foreign shores for new students. Are you up to the challenge" Ancient... 14-03-2019 21:49	The Know-Before-You-Go Guide to Tokyo DisneySea Bringing in crowds since 2001, Tokyo DisneySea is the only Disney theme park of its kind in the world, with a focus on nautical adventures. Whether yo... 13-03-2019 21:52	Meguro River?Tokyo?s Most Stunning Cherry Blossom Transforma Every year, for just over a week, Meguro?s usually sleepy river banks become a hive of activity, as one of Tokyo?s most magical spots to see the annua... 13-03-2019 21:52
Where to Stay in Asakusa: The Super Guide You canâ€™t stay here, but you can certainly enjoy a stroll around the temple premises. Asakusa is one of the most popular places for tourists to stay... 13-03-2019 21:52	How to Join a Cherry Blossom Viewing Party?Even If You Don?t If youâ€™re visiting Tokyo during the hanami (cherry blossom viewing) season, the sight of big groups of colleagues or friends gathering on blue tarps... 13-03-2019 21:52	Spring Escapes: Top Day Trips from Tokyo Spring might just be the worst time to spend in a busy city. To help you escape, we have the best spring day trips from Tokyo for all the seasonal tre... 13-03-2019 21:52	Yozakura: Night-time Cherry Blossom Viewing in Tokyo Cherry blossom looks great against a blue sky, but why let nightfall put a stop to your floral-appreciation" Here are some of the best places to see s... 12-03-2019 21:53
Tokyo Events This Week: I Love Ireland Festival and St. Patr Never miss a freebie! Sign up for our weekly events newsletter. Tokyo events for Monday, March 11 to Sunday, March 17, 2019 This week brings our popul... 10-03-2019 21:52	Bold and Beautiful: Exploring Tohoku?s Rugged Pacific Coast Tohoku, the northern part of Japan?s main island Honshu, is well known for beautiful onsen, some of Japan?s best sake and traditional parades and fest... 06-03-2019 21:50	Living the Samurai Spirit in Fukushima Fukushima Prefecture, sadly, does not exactly evoke the most romantic images of Japan with most visitors to the country. However, the involuntary rebr... 06-03-2019 21:50	Tokyo Events This Week: Mt. Takao Fire Festival, Local Food Never miss a freebie! Sign up for our weekly events newsletter. Tokyo events for Monday, March 4 to Sunday, March 10, 2019 This week brings a regional... 04-03-2019 21:52
In Japan" Trying to Smash" GGB?s Got Your Back Recently launched Gaijin Gaming Brothers is a site that aims to provide English speakers in Japan with information about Super Smash Brothers events a... 27-02-2019 21:50	Nasty Women Unite: IWD 2019 in Tokyo Feminists of Tokyo: March 8th is just around the corner and Tokyo has all the events to celebrate, educate and inspire. \|credit\| Recognized globally ... 27-02-2019 21:50	Tokyo After Dark: A Guide to Seeing the City Come to Life During the day Tokyo is awash with tourists milling about the streets with a seemingly infinite amount of time to spend. But under the cloak of darkne... 27-02-2019 21:50	Tokyo’s Best Spring Art Exhibitions Tokyoâ€™s art scene is a thriving hub of local and international exhibitions and this spring is no exception. \|credit\| 1. Kawanabe Kyosai: Nothing Esc... 27-02-2019 21:50
Which Maid Cafe Is For You" Maid cafes are themed restaurants where waitresses dress as maids and address their customers as â€œmasterâ€ and â€œmistressâ€. It may sound kinky, ... 26-02-2019 21:49	Tokyo Events This Week: Early Blossoms and Girls’ Day Never miss a freebie! Sign up for our weekly events newsletter. Tokyo events for Monday, February 25 to Sunday, March 3, 2019 Spring is in the air! Ch... 25-02-2019 21:52	Finding Affordable Hotels near Tokyo Disneyland While the park itself can be pricey, there are plenty of cheap(ish) hotels and other types of accommodation near Tokyo Disneyland, with budget beds on... 21-02-2019 21:50	How to Hanami, with a Twist: Unique Ways to Enjoy Cherry Blo While hanami literally means flower viewing, this term is almost always associated with sakura, or cherry blossoms, and often involves admiring them i... 20-02-2019 21:51
Tokyo Events This Week: Roast Battles and Pub Quizzes Never miss a freebie! Sign up for our weekly events newsletter. Tokyo events for Monday, February 18 to Sunday, February 24, 2019 This week brings a m... 17-02-2019 21:53	Tokyo Ryokan: Experience Japanese Hospitality Without Leavin \|credit\| Ryokan, Japan?s traditional guesthouses, are the perfect places to soak up Japanese culture. The only problem" They?re often way out in the c... 14-02-2019 21:48	Eating with the Seasons: 8 Japanese Spring Foods to Try Nicer weather is right around the corner, and with it comes a unique list of Japanese spring foods. If youâ€™re looking to eat seasonally in Japan, th... 14-02-2019 21:48	Yaezakura: Late-Blooming Cherry Trees in Tokyo One important thing to know about cherry blossoms is that there are several kinds. The most common and iconic type is the five-petaled Somei Yoshino, ... 12-02-2019 21:49
Capsule Hotels: Minimalist, Budget-Friendly Accommodation Itâ€™s past midnight, and you just missed the last train. A hotel is out of the question, much too pricey, but you definitely want more privacy than a... 12-02-2019 21:49	Tokyo Events This Week: Chinese New Year Celebrations Contin Never miss a freebie! Sign up for our weekly events newsletter. Tokyo events for Monday, February 11 to Sunday, February 17, 2019 Chinese New Year cel... 11-02-2019 21:51	18 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... 08-02-2019 21:49	Tokyo Events This Week: Chinese New Year & Plum Blossom Never miss a freebie! Sign up for our weekly events newsletter. Tokyo events for Monday, February 4 to Sunday, February 10, 2019 This week sees the st... 04-02-2019 21:51
Tokyo Events This Week: Setsubun (Bean-Throwing) Festivals Never miss a freebie! Sign up for our weekly events newsletter. Tokyo events for Monday, January 28 to Sunday, February 3, 2019 This week, do a little... 28-01-2019 21:50	Light As Air: Five Tempura Treasures in Tokyo Light and crispy or dripping with oil?tempura is the Jekyll and Hyde of Japanese food, but we know where to find the best in Tokyo. \|credit\| If you?ve... 26-01-2019 21:50	Calligraphy Experience Workshops in Tokyo The art of Japanese calligraphy is known as shodo, which literally translates to â€œthe way of writing.â€ Although the practice originated in China (... 26-01-2019 21:50	Life As an Ascetic Monk on Mt. Takao Easily hiked, beautiful views and super close to Tokyo?there?s little wonder Takao has become one of Japan?s most iconic destinations. But it?s not ju... 25-01-2019 21:50
Tokyo Events This Week: Beer Drinking and Disco Dancing Never miss a freebie! Sign up for our weekly events newsletter. Tokyo events for Monday, January 21 to Sunday, January 27, 2019 \|credit\| Japan Brewers... 21-01-2019 21:50	Getting from Narita to Shinjuku The skyscraper district of Shinjuku. Shinjuku is a non-stop shopping and entertainment district in central Tokyo that also happens to be a jumping-off... 16-01-2019 21:54	Tokyo to Okinawa: Getting to the Islands Simply put, Okinawa is Japanâ€™s answer to paradise. If you want to stretch out on golden sands, swim with turtles and explore (relatively) uninhabite... 15-01-2019 21:51	Plum Blossoms in Tokyo: Where to See Them Itâ€™s true, cherry blossoms do tend to overshadow Japanâ€™s other stunning flowers. However, plum blossoms in Tokyo, which typically bloom in late Fe... 14-01-2019 21:52
5 Stunning Spring Bus Tours from Tokyo Take a day off from train schedules and see Japan as it can only be seen in spring: covered in flowers and filled with fresh fruit waiting to be picke... 14-01-2019 21:52	Tokyo Events This Week: Winter Markets and Speaker Series Never miss a freebie! Sign up for our weekly events newsletter. Tokyo events for Monday, January 14 to Sunday, January 20, 2019 Boroichi Market Boroic... 14-01-2019 21:52	Japan Ski Resorts: How and Where to Hit the Slopes near Toky Skiing and snowboarding near Tokyo ain?t exactly ultra cheap, but there are lots of places within spitting distance of the metropolis where you can ca... 10-01-2019 21:52	The Epitome of Japanese Fine Dining at 808Tokyo With the most Michelin-star restaurants in the world, Tokyo is considered the capital of fine dining. Kaiseki?a traditional multi-course meal?is often... 10-01-2019 21:52

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