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The Institute for Nature Study: Tokyo’s Hidden Forest One of Tokyoâ€™s best-kept secrets is?wait for it!?a 20-hectare forest slap bang in the middle of Shirokanedai district. I didnâ€™t believe my traveli... 18-04-2018 21:55	Cheapo Guide to Renting a Car in Japan Dress up, get driving. For the most part, you probably wonâ€™t need to rent a car in Japan?especially not in Tokyo. The trains and buses will get you ... 18-04-2018 21:55	Ikebana: Flower Arrangement Workshops in Tokyo Ikebana, which stands for â€œliving flowersâ€, is the Japanese art of flower arrangement, which dates back to as early as the 6th century. It is rega... 18-04-2018 21:55	A Ride Through the Wild Side on Hakone’s Ajisai Train Trains can be more than a way to get from A to B, experience the beauty of Japanâ€™s hydrangea season from the most scenic railway journey in the coun... 17-04-2018 21:46
Cheapo Weekend for April 21-22: Art Exhibitions, Spain Fair Never miss a freebie! Sign up for our weekly events newsletter. \|credit\| Asakusa Yabusame â€“ April 21 One of the few chances to watch yabusame, the i... 17-04-2018 21:46	Party Like an Edokko: Tokyo Festivals in May \|credit\| The shitamachi (aka the eastern parts of Tokyo where the non-samurai population flourished in the Edo times, from the early 1600s to the mid-... 17-04-2018 21:46	Tokyo to Sendai: The Fastest and Cheapest Ways of Getting Th Sendaiâ€™s winter illuminations are worth seeing. Situated about 350km northeast of Tokyo, Sendai is the capital of Miyagi Prefecture and the gateway ... 12-04-2018 21:51	Cheapo Weekend for April 14-15: Courtesans, Wisteria and Hor A rare chance to see horseback archery, a traditional Oiran Dochu procession, an everything-doggo festival and more. \|credit\| Asakusa Kannon-ura Ichiy... 11-04-2018 21:52
Cheapo Weekend for April 7-8: Kamakura Matsuri and Buddha On this weekend: the last days of cherry blossom festivals in Tokyo, the colorful African Festival Yokohama, Buddhaâ€™s birthday celebrations, and the... 04-04-2018 21:51	Cheapest Transport to Get From Narita Airport to Tokyo For newcomers to Tokyo, it can come as quite a surprise that Tokyoâ€™s main international gateway?Narita Airport?is not really very close to Tokyo at ... 30-03-2018 21:50	Cheapo Weekend for Mar 31-Apr 1: Cherry Blossoms and That Pe Thereâ€™s a lot going on this weekend: a slew of cherry blossom festivals, the infamous Penis Festival and more! Nyan Creators Spring 2018: Cat Art (... 28-03-2018 21:52	How to Experience the Shinkansen for Less The Shinkansen, Japanâ€™s high-speed bullet train, is not just a mode of transportation, but an experience in itself. Some tourists consider it a symb... 24-03-2018 21:53
A Guide to Tokyo’s Historic Cherry Trees Spring is in the air, and here at Tokyo Cheapo weâ€™ve got some serious sakura fever. So we took the time to dig into the history of some of Tokyoâ€™s... 24-03-2018 21:53	Cheapo Weekend for March 17-18: St. Patrick’s Day, Tof Never miss a freebie! Sign up for our weekly events newsletter. \|credit\| Oyama Tofu Festival (Mar 17-18): A tofu-centric festival sounds about right f... 24-03-2018 21:53	Under the Beaten Tracks in Nakameguro One of Tokyoâ€™s trendiest districts, Nakameguro is a maze of narrow streets that are brimming with all manner of cool cafes, quirky shops, street art... 24-03-2018 21:53	Five Cherry Blossom Hikes from Tokyo If you donâ€™t mind putting the work in for your cherry blossom viewing this spring, why not try combining your hanami with a hike" \|credit\| Not only ... 24-03-2018 21:53
How to Hanami with a Twist: Unique Ways to Enjoy Cherry Blos While hanami literally means flower viewing, this term is almost always associated with cherry blossoms, and often involves admiring them in a garden ... 24-03-2018 21:53	The Best of Tokyo’s Cherry Blossom Festivals Cherry blossom in Japan is worth celebrating and thereâ€™s nothing like a festival atmosphere to liven up your sakura viewing! \|credit\| There are plen... 24-03-2018 21:53	5 Places to See Geisha in Tokyo If you donâ€™t manage to make it to Kyoto to see the geisha of Gion, fear not! There are opportunities to see geisha in Tokyo too?you just have to kno... 24-03-2018 21:53	Catching a Taxi in Tokyo: The Uncheapo Way to Get Around&quo Ok, we know what you are thinking, that taxis are not the cheapo way. And that is true, seeing as taxis can be quite expensive in Japan?especially con... 24-03-2018 21:53
Cheapo Weekend for March 3-4: Lantern Festival, Daruma Dolls Never miss a freebie! Sign up for our weekly events newsletter. \|credit\| Lantern Festival (Mar 2): Lunar New Year is coming to an end, and with that c... 24-03-2018 21:53	Mega Guide: The Best Spots to See Cherry Blossoms in Tokyo ? At last?hanami season is here! Grab your camera, pack a picnic and prepare for your anime moment under the falling petals. We?ve put together a list... 24-03-2018 21:53	Making Your Mark: A Guide to Getting your Personal Seal in J While a signature is all you need to authorize a contract in most countries outside East Asia, in Japan?as well as Korea and to a lesser extent China?... 24-03-2018 21:53	April 2018: 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... 24-03-2018 21:53
Cheapo Weekend for March 24-25: Cherry Blossoms! According to the forecast, itâ€™s a good weekend to see Tokyoâ€™s iconic cherry blossoms. So get your picnics and cameras ready, itâ€™s time for sakur... 24-03-2018 21:53	Cheapo Weekend for Feb 24-25: Dragons, Dyes and Dolls Never miss a freebie! Sign up for our weekly events newsletter. \|credit\| Chinatown Celebration Parade (Feb 24): On from the 9th day of the Chinese Spr... 24-03-2018 21:53	Bargain Breakfasts: Morning Sets to Make Your Day There are many reasons to get up early in Tokyo. For a start, it takes time to see and do all the things. It also opens up the wonderful world of â€œm... 24-03-2018 21:53	Yozakura: Nighttime Cherry Blossom Viewing in Tokyo Japan just canâ€™t get enough of its iconic sakura (cherry blossoms)?they donâ€™t just view them during the daytime, but also at night! They even have... 24-03-2018 21:53
How to Catch the Narita Express (N’EX) into Tokyo Welcome to Japan! If youâ€™re going to be taking the Narita Express from Narita Airport to your accommodation in Tokyo, you might want to give this gu... 24-03-2018 21:53	Planning a Tokyo-Kyoto-Hiroshima Trip: Which Rail Pass to Ch \|credit\| When talking about what to see and where to go during your time in Japan, the Tokyo-Kyoto-Hiroshima itinerary comes up as a must-do. The thre... 24-03-2018 21:53	2018 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 2018 Tokyo Cherry Blossom Forecast map.... 24-03-2018 21:53	Cheapo Weekend for March 10-11: Fire-walking, Good Food and Never miss a freebie! Sign up for our weekly events newsletter. AMP ? The Return of the 1990s (March 9): The nineties were a time of experimentation ... 24-03-2018 21:53
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... 24-03-2018 21:53	6 Spring Flower Festivals Around Tokyo Sakura may be Japanâ€™s most famous blossoms, but that doesnâ€™t mean its other petal-y compatriots should be overlooked! Many places come alive with ... 24-03-2018 21:53	March 2018: 5 Events Not to Miss in Tokyo Spring is coming soon, so what better way to welcome the season than to go out and have some fun" If youâ€™re not sure what to do, no worries?let our ... 24-03-2018 21:53	Tokyo’s 9 Islands: Oases (Technically) in the City Tokyo is a metropolis, but did you know it has 9 islands to its name as well" For beaches, dolphins and jungles, you donâ€™t even technically need to ... 10-02-2018 21:48
Beautiful Food: Tokyo’s Most Eye-Catching Eats Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. True, but this time, it itâ€™s in the eye, the mouth and the stomach?as well as the lingering memories and fond ... 10-02-2018 21:48	Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort: Hot Springs and Snow In the northern part of Nagano is a lovely skiing/hot spring paradise called Nozawa Onsen. Local legend says a monk discovered the hot springs in the ... 08-02-2018 21:50	Cheapo Weekend for Jan 20-21: Markets, Music and Sumo Never miss a freebie! Sign up for our weekly events newsletter. Furusato Matsuri at Tokyo Dome Furusato Matsuri Tokyo (Jan 12-21): This is the final w... 08-02-2018 21:50	Onigiri: The Ultimate Cheapo Guide to Japan’s Favorite Japan is stuffed, from shore to shore, with deliciousness. Sure, some of the traditional menu items may give the tourist occasional pause?natto, anyon... 08-02-2018 21:50
February 2018: 5 Events Not to Miss in Tokyo In the blink of an eye, weâ€™re more than halfway through the first month of the year. We hope that 2018 has been good to you cheapos so far. If you m... 08-02-2018 21:50	Cool, Not Cruel: Alternatives to Mainstream Animal Cafes Owls often get a raw deal in cafes. Coffee and kitty treats. Cute Insta opps aplenty. A chance to connect with something other than a salarymanâ€™s el... 08-02-2018 21:50	Cheapo Guide to Seeing Sumo in Tokyo \|credit\| Along with geisha, Mount Fuji, bullet trains and tentacle porn, nothing epitomizes the outside image of Japan quite like the ancient sport of... 08-02-2018 21:50	A Can of Worms: The Meguro Parasitological Museum There are those among us whose idea of a good time is to venture forth on a sunny autumn morning to go and see a jarful of roundworms. If you are one ... 08-02-2018 21:50
Tokyo’s Kissaten: Showa-Style Coffee Shops \|credit\| Tokyo has grown to become one of the worldâ€™s great coffee cities. From hipster espresso spots to cozy cafes that specialize in latte art, t... 08-02-2018 21:50	Mini Guide to Exploring Tohoku from Tokyo The northeastern part of Japanâ€™s main island (Honshu) is a mind-blowing place. Comprising six prefectures?Miyagi, Fukushima, Aomori, Akita, Iwate an... 08-02-2018 21:50	Cheapo Guide: Choosing Internet Service Providers in Tokyo So you handled the move to Tokyo like a pro, and now the only thing missing in your life is unlimited access to the internet" We know that feeling. Wh... 08-02-2018 21:50	Cheapo Weekend for Jan 13-14: Cars, Cuisine and Coming-of-Ag Never miss a freebie! Sign up for our weekly events newsletter. \|credit\| Furusato Matsuri Tokyo (Jan 12-21): Travel around Japan at a very cheapo pric... 08-02-2018 21:50
Skiing in Hakuba: The Slopes of Olympians Hakuba Village was the main venue when Nagano hosted the 1998 Winter Olympics. If that isnâ€™t a testament to the quality of its slopes, we donâ€™t kn... 08-02-2018 21:50	Tokyo to Niseko: Skiing on the Mt. Fuji of Hokkaido Niseko, in Japanâ€™s northernmost prefecture of Hokkaido, is easily the most popular skiing area in the country. Itâ€™s famous for getting lots of dry... 08-02-2018 21:50	Cheapo Weekend for Feb 3-4: Setsubun, Free Art and Antiques Never miss a freebie! Sign up for our weekly events newsletter. Geisha help out at a Setsubun ceremony Setsubun Bean Throwing Festival (Feb 3): Every ... 08-02-2018 21:50	9 Tokyo Travel Disasters and How to Fix Them Lost passports, missing luggage and unexpected illness are the stuff of nightmares and often keep a traveler awake at night?but fear not, we have all ... 08-02-2018 21:50
Best Winter Activities in Japan on a Budget Brrrr. From the top of Japanâ€™s northernmost island, Hokkaido, right down to Kyushu, the Japanese winter can be both freezing and beautiful in equal ... 08-02-2018 21:50	Snow Much Fun at Shiga Kogen: Ski Resorts Galore and Snow Mo \|credit\| Japanâ€™s largest combined ski area. One of its longest skiing seasons (mid-November to early May). The host of multiple events during Nagano... 08-02-2018 21:50	Cheapo Weekend for Jan 27-28: Beer, Bazaars and Bull Finches Never miss a freebie! Sign up for our weekly events newsletter. \|credit\| Usokae Bullfinch Exchange (Jan 24-25): You can still keep that invigorating N... 08-02-2018 21:50	Japan Ski Resorts: Where to Hit the Slopes near Tokyo Skiing and snowboarding near Tokyo ain?t exactly ultra cheap, but there are lots of places within spitting distance of the city where you can carve ou... 08-02-2018 21:50
Samurai for a Day: Fuefuki’s Battle of Kawanakajima Re Tokyo has some places?Shinjukuâ€™s Samurai Museum, for one?and events that offer visitors the chance to put on samurai armor. While an experience like... 08-02-2018 21:50	Tokyo to Niigata: The Fastest and Cheapest Ways of Getting T Despite scoring high in awesome points (just look at Naena Falls), Niigata remains one of the lesser-explored parts of Japan. Looking out onto the Sea... 08-02-2018 21:50	25 Cheap Japanese Souvenir Ideas So youâ€™re in Japan, doing all the awesome things and living life like itâ€™s an anime. But your friends/family/pets/potplants want a piece of the ac... 08-02-2018 21:50	Random Ramen: 9 Unique Bowls You Have to Try in Tokyo Ask someone on the street for the first Japanese food they can think of and the answer will probably be sushi. Ramen, however, is sure to come in a cl... 08-02-2018 21:50
Immerse Yourself in Escape Games at Tokyo Mystery Circus Originating in Japan, real-life escape games have grown in popularity in the recent decade, and theyâ€™re just as exciting as they sound. As the name ... 08-02-2018 21:50	Cheapo Weekend for Feb 10-11: Plum Blossoms, Valentine’ Never miss a freebie! Sign up for our weekly events newsletter. \|credit\| SWEET AS ? New Zealand Music Night (Feb 9): NZ DJs will be playing heaps of k... 08-02-2018 21:50	Take a Day Trip to Explore Yokohama Yokohama is Japanâ€™s second-largest city and the perfect day trip from Tokyo. Take the chance to explore gardens, admire some art and fill up on Chin... 08-02-2018 21:50	Okayama: Bridging the Crimson Past and the Indigo Blue Prese Okayama is one of the major transport hubs on the Sanyo Shinkansen between Hiroshima and Osaka?and while it may not be a familiar name to travelers, i... 20-12-2017 21:48
Onsen Towns for a Winter Break near Tokyo and Beyond Japan has more hot springs than anywhere in the world, so itâ€™s the perfect place to warm up this winter with a good soak. Lucky you, thereâ€™s plent... 20-12-2017 21:48	Eating with the Season: 10 Winter Foods to Try in Japan Seasons are Japanâ€™s specialty, and there are plenty of delicious ways to appreciate this one?from nourishing hotpots to traditional New Yearâ€™s dis... 15-12-2017 21:44	Crowd-Free Cycling at Saitama’s Shinrin Koen Cycle Cou For many, ?cycling in Tokyo? conjures up an image of crowded anarchy?cyclists flitting between the road and pavement with no rhyme or reason, swerving... 14-12-2017 21:43	How to Catch the Keisei Line from Narita Airport And Tokyo, too. If youâ€™re going to be taking the Keisei Line from Narita Airport to your accommodation in Tokyo, you might want to give this walk-th... 14-12-2017 21:43
Cheapo Weekend for Dec 16-17: Samurai, Downtown Drinks and B Never miss a freebie! Sign up for our weekly events newsletter. Downtown Drinks #26 (Dec 14): Join the TC gang and fellow cheapos for a drink (or few... 13-12-2017 21:45	Renting a Wifi Router in Japan: The Best Options Traveling with multiple devices" Renting a wifi router in Japan is the best way to get connected. If youâ€™re wondering how best to stay connected whi... 08-12-2017 21:42	Cheapo Weekend for Dec 9-10: Winter Fireworks, Antique Marke Never miss a freebie! Sign up for our weekly events newsletter. \|credit\| Odaiba Rainbow Fireworks (Dec 9): See a grand fireworks show every Saturday n... 06-12-2017 21:49	Exploring the Sacred Mountains, Backstreets, and Seaside of This post was originally published on Japan Cheapo. Onomichi is a port town flanked by mountains full of temples and historic buildings located betwee... 06-12-2017 21:49
‘Tis the Season: A Timeline of Christmas in Japan Christmas in Japan is?like many things in the country?a little wacky. Stores deck the halls with boughs of holly, baubles and all of that, and carols ... 05-12-2017 21:42	Christmas Dinner in Tokyo for Cheapos Christmas in Japan is a completely secular holiday thatâ€™s usually associated with eating fried chicken (from KFC, no less) and strawberry shortcake.... 05-12-2017 21:42	Where to Be on NYE: 2018 Tokyo Countdown Parties New Yearâ€™s Eve in Japan is traditionally spent with the family, making the first shrine visit of the year?and generally being pretty chilled. That i... 05-12-2017 21:42	The Best Way to Transfer Money to Japan Being the international cheapo that I am, Iâ€™ve battle-tested all sorts of methods and means of transferring money to Japan. In this article, I chron... 05-12-2017 21:42
Christmas Shopping in Tokyo: Markets, Boutiques and Vending Love it or hate it, Christmas shopping season is upon us, but weâ€™re here to make it a whole lot easier, and maybe, just maybe, you might enjoy it! \|... 30-11-2017 21:44	Cheapo Weekend for Dec 2-3: Robots, Comic Con and Night Fest Never miss a freebie! Sign up for our weekly events newsletter. International Robot Exhibition 2017 (Nov 29-Dec 2): This event, held every other year... 29-11-2017 21:44	Tokyo’s Top 6 Rooftop Oases When you feel like you want to call a timeout on Tokyoâ€™s intense urban environment, a quick natural antidote may be closer at hand than you think. F... 28-11-2017 21:41	Japanese New Year: Traditions, Countdowns and Fireworks in T In some countries, Christmas decor get taken down well after Christmas (or even New Year), but in Japan, after the 25th, itâ€™s as if Christmas never ... 28-11-2017 21:41
Asakusa’s Toshi no Ichi Fair: Lucky Rackets, Kabuki Ac Hagoita In the universe of Japanese â€œlucky charms,â€ hagoita are probably those that have strayed the furthest from their original use. As you can ... 28-11-2017 21:41	Walking the Rainbow Bridge for One of the Best Views of Toky If youâ€™re a newcomer to Tokyo and youâ€™ve taken the bus from Narita Airport, itâ€™s likely that one of your first impressions of Tokyo was the glit... 24-11-2017 21:53	Where to Get Cheese Tarts in Tokyo Youâ€™ve heard of cheesecake, now get ready for the cheese tart. The cheese tart is a testament to Japanâ€™s long-held reputation for adapting and ref... 23-11-2017 21:52	The Cheeriest Christmas Markets in Tokyo \|credit\| There seems to be a fascination in Japan with winter markets, and in particular German-style Christmas markets. If you too like your holiday ... 23-11-2017 21:52
Cheapo Weekend for Nov 25-26: Food Festivals, Markets and Fr Never miss a freebie! Sign up for our weekly newsletter. \|credit\| 95th Gaigosai Festival (Nov 22-26): If you wanted to do some â€œtravelingâ€ this we... 22-11-2017 21:51	Ice Ice, Baby: Where to Go Ice Skating in Tokyo Slush flies and blades flash as some show-off slices by on the rink. Onlookers grip cocoa in mittened hands and precocious be-sequined divas do twirls... 21-11-2017 21:51	Takehara and Saijo: Drinking in the History of Hiroshima One This post was originally published on Japan Cheapo. Hiroshima is a popular travel destination but once you have seen the Atomic Bomb Dome, Miyajima, a... 21-11-2017 21:51	Wagashi: The Japanese Sweets (Almost) Too Beautiful to Eat Beautifully crafted, delicate and delicious, wagashi might well be your new-found obsession in Tokyo, and we wouldnâ€™t blame you one bit. \|credit\| Wh... 21-11-2017 21:51
Gluten-free Restaurants in Tokyo: From Savory to Sweet! It?s all superfood, superfood, superfood nowadays. Avocado this, almond that and then there?s the biggie: the gluten-free foods. This is becoming all ... 21-11-2017 21:51	December 2017: 5 Events Not to Miss in Tokyo As if in the blink of an eye, 2017 is coming to a close. Before the year ends, though, here are some festivities that might help you end your year on ... 17-11-2017 21:56	Cheapo Weekend for Nov 18-19: Autumn Leaves, Fiesta de Españ Never miss a freebie! Sign up for our weekly newsletter. \|credit\| Tokyo Cheapo Downtown Drinks (Nov 17): Join the TC gang and fellow cheapos for a dr... 15-11-2017 21:49	World Heritage Sites on the JR Pass 21 sites: 17 cultural and 4 natural. Tokyo â€“ Awamori â€“ Hiraizumi â€“ Nikko â€“ Tomioka â€“ Gunma â€“ Fuji â€“ Shirakawago â€“ Kyoto â€“ Nara â€“ N... 12-11-2017 21:49
10 Free and Cheap Things to do in Shimokitazawa Step into Tokyoâ€™s trendiest neighborhood and explore the bohemian streets of Shimokitazawa: home to vintage clothing, great coffee and Japanese thea... 11-11-2017 21:47	Cheapo Weekend for Nov 11-12: Cheese, Art and Cute Animals Never miss a freebie! Sign up for our weekly events newsletter. \|credit\| Farmers and Kids Festa (Nov 11-12): This event at Hibiya Park lets parents pa... 08-11-2017 21:49	Tokyo to Nagoya: The Fastest and Cheapest Ways of Getting Th Nagoya has its own charms, though few tourists stop to explore them. The city of Nagoya is about 340km west of Tokyo, roughly three quarters of the wa... 06-11-2017 21:49	English-Speaking Mental Health Resources in Tokyo Sometimes living in a foreign country can really take its toll on you, especially if your personal life isnâ€™t going so well and/or you have mental i... 06-11-2017 21:49
Top 10 Picks for Best Tokyo Winter Illuminations 2017-2018 Weâ€™re not trying to squash the romance and wonder of the season, but Tokyo winter illuminations have become something of an arms race with the vario... 04-11-2017 21:54	Yokomura Eco-Lodge: The Perfect Nature Getaway from Tokyo If youâ€™re after a retreat into the natural wilds of Japan, look no further. Yokomura Eco-Lodge is the perfect nature getaway from Tokyo, deep in the... 03-11-2017 21:51	Swish Swish: Shabu-shabu on the Cheap Long before â€œswish swishâ€ became the title of a pop song, there was shabu-shabu (the onomatopoeia for swishing noises)?a type of nabemono (hot pot... 03-11-2017 21:51	9 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... 02-11-2017 21:50

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