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Take a Trip to the Old Japanese Naval Port Towns of Maizuru, Many visitors to Japan limit their sightseeing to the countryâ€™s major cities, like Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and Hiroshima. Beyond those hot spots, howeve... 14-12-2018 21:49	Tokyo’s Best Onsen Towns for a Winter Escape 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 for you, there are p... 14-12-2018 21:49	Tokyo Winter Sales: 2018-2019 Roundup December and January are extremely busy months for most Japanese shops, as their winter sales attract lots of people looking to spend their year-end b... 12-12-2018 21:54	Discover Hamamatsu (Before Everyone Else Does) \|credit\| On the south coast of Shizuoka Prefecture, Hamamatsu isn?t necessarily an obvious choice for tourists. But if you?re up for getting in touch ... 11-12-2018 21:57
Tokyo Events This Week: Solemn Samurai and Market Madness Never miss a freebie! Sign up for our weekly events newsletter. Looking to do something different this New Yearâ€™s Eve" Consider a countdown cruise a... 10-12-2018 21:48	Tokyo Imperial Palace Mega Guide Just ten minutes from Tokyo Station lies Tokyo Imperial Palace: a wealth of gardens and galleries, with guided tours and castle ruins. \|credit\| Like a... 10-12-2018 21:48	Toyosu Fish Market: Everything You Need to Know Aerial view of the new Toyosu Fish Market. Youâ€™ve probably heard that the iconic Tsukiji Fish Market has closed to the public to reopen as the Toyos... 05-12-2018 21:56	How to Get Tickets for the Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan The third-largest sporting event in the world, the Rugby World Cup, will be held in Japan from September 20 to November 2, 2019. This will be the firs... 04-12-2018 21:50
December 2018: 5 Events Not to Miss in Tokyo As if in the blink of an eye, 2018 is coming to a close. Before the year ends, though, here are some festivities that might help you end your year on ... 03-12-2018 21:52	Tokyo Events This Week: Fireworks, Night Festivals and Flea Never miss a freebie! Sign up for our weekly events newsletter. Looking to do something different this New Yearâ€™s Eve" Consider a countdown cruise a... 03-12-2018 21:52	Cheapest Transport 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 ... 29-11-2018 21:51	Nature and Nikko: Tips for a Weekend Getaway This article by Liz was originally published on Japan Cheapo. Nikko in Tochigi Prefecture is a destination favoured among international and local tour... 27-11-2018 22:00
Where to Be on New Year’s Eve: 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... 26-11-2018 21:53	Tokyo Events This Week: Soba, Sake and Nabe Never miss a freebie! Sign up for our weekly events newsletter. Looking to do something different this New Yearâ€™s Eve" Consider a countdown cruise a... 26-11-2018 21:53	Your Japanese New Year: Traditions, Countdowns and Fireworks In some countries, Christmas decor gets taken down well after Christmas (or even New Year), but in Japan, after the 25th, itâ€™s as if Christmas never... 26-11-2018 21:53	Tokyo Events This Week: Fall Leaves and Winter Illuminations Never miss a freebie! Sign up for our weekly events newsletter. Tokyo events for Monday, November 19 to Sunday, November 25, 2018 \|credit\| Makers of T... 18-11-2018 21:56
A Low-Key Day Trip to Otsuki and Tsuru in Nearby Yamanashi P Packed with interesting cultural and historical sights, not so packed with tourists. If you?re looking for a relaxed overnight getaway, Otsuki and Tsu... 16-11-2018 21:53	Your Prepaid SIM Card Options for Travel in Japan A number of prepaid data SIM cards are available for short-term visitors to Japan. You land in Tokyo and ride the train into the big city. Maybe you s... 13-11-2018 21:55	Tokyo to Kyoto: The Fastest and Cheapest Ways to Travel Tokyo and Kyoto, along with neighboring Osaka, are usually at the top of the itinerary when you visit Japan. Tokyo is commonly regarded as a city of m... 13-11-2018 21:55	Tokyo Events This Week: Autumn Festivals and Horseback Arche Never miss a freebie! Sign up for our weekly events newsletter. Tokyo events for Monday, November 12 to Sunday, November 18, 2018 Jingu Gaien Ginkgo T... 12-11-2018 21:53
Fujino: A Place for Artists, Lovers and Eco-Warriors Ever seen that strange giant envelope on the mountain as you drive on the highway toward Mount Fuji from Tokyo" Ever wonder what it is" It?s a love le... 09-11-2018 21:56	Tokyo Events This Week: Nov 5-11, 2018 Never miss a freebie! Sign up for our weekly events newsletter. Tokyo Cheapo Downtown Drinks Join the TC gang and fellow cheapos for a drink (or few) ... 05-11-2018 21:56	Top 10 Picks for Tokyo Winter Illuminations 2018-19 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... 04-11-2018 21:50	Pasmo and Suica Cards: Smart Tokyo Travel (w/ Photo Instruct Buying a reloadable IC card for train and bus travel around Tokyo can save you time, money and most importantly, the embarrassment of lost tickets and... 02-11-2018 21:50
Akiruno: A Nature-Filled Escape Just Outside Tokyo Youâ€™re unlikely to see Akiruno on a list of day trips from Tokyo. That?s especially true in English-language media, in which Hakone, Nikko and Kamak... 02-11-2018 21:50	Tokyo Events This Week: Oct 29-Nov 4, 2018 Never miss a freebie! Sign up for our weekly events newsletter. 62nd CWAJ Print Show This popular print show show has grown into a highly respected an... 29-10-2018 21:49	The Tokyo Cheapo Guide to Halloween 2018 Itâ€™ll soon be October, which means that Tokyo Halloween 2018 is upon us! If youâ€™re less of a parade person and more interested in the nightlife op... 25-10-2018 21:47	Nakiryu: Tantalizing Tantanmen with a Michelin Star Hot on the heels of neighbor Tsuta, Nakiryu has been awarded a Michelin star for its famous tantanmen noodles: spicy, rich and definitely worth queuin... 25-10-2018 21:47
Tokyo’s Best Halloween Parties 2018 If youâ€™re reading this, you already know that Halloween has morphed into an out-of-control street party in Tokyo. For some of the free street action... 25-10-2018 21:47	Tokyo Events This Week: Oct 22-Oct 28, 2018 Never miss a freebie! Sign up for our weekly events newsletter. Tokyo English Book Exchange #4 Meet up with likeminded bibliophiles for Tokyo Cheapoâ€... 21-10-2018 21:49	Matcha Cafes: Green Tea in Tokyo Matcha, a particular kind of green tea that is characterized by fine powder, has become more popular around the world in the recent years. Before, the... 16-10-2018 21:50	Tokyo Events This Week: October 15-21, 2018 Never miss a freebie! Sign up for our weekly events newsletter. Niku Fes Tachikawa Niku is the Japanese word for ?meat??and a lot of it is what you ca... 14-10-2018 21:47
Cheapo Weekend for Oct 13-14: Fall Fireworks, Flowers and Fo Never miss a freebie! Sign up for our weekly events newsletter. Tamagawa Fireworks Festival This is the biggest fireworks festival in the Setagaya are... 10-10-2018 21:48	Renting a Wifi Router in Japan: Best Options Traveling with multiple devices" Renting a pocket (mobile) wifi router in Japan is the best way to get connected. If youâ€™re wondering how best to st... 09-10-2018 21:44	Quick Guide to SIM Cards in Japan: Short and Long-Term Optio Heading East, and wondering what your Japanese SIM card options are" There are a range of prepaid and contract SIMs to choose from, but figuring out w... 05-10-2018 21:46	5 Tips for Saving Money at Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo Disney Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea are bucket-list destinations for many, and while prices will always be high, there are some easy methods to save ... 04-10-2018 21:49
CWAJ: Art, Visual Impairment and Female Empowerment Celebrating its 70th year, the College Women?s Association of Japan are a little-known powerhouse organization dedicated to helping women and the visu... 04-10-2018 21:49	Cheapo Weekend for Oct 6-8: Health and Sports Day Never miss a freebie! Sign up for our weekly events newsletter. Monday, October 8th is Health and Sports Day in Japan which = a three-day weekend! Mos... 03-10-2018 21:44	Sensoji: The Ins and Outs of Tokyo?s Oldest Temple Everybody knows Tokyo doesn?t really have landmarks (think quick: what is Tokyo?s Statue of Liberty, Big Ben or Eiffel Tower?there isn?t one, right").... 01-10-2018 21:49	October 2018: 5 Events Not to Miss in Tokyo Itâ€™s October. If you live in Tokyo, you know what that means?shops like Don Quijote will start playing â€œThis is Halloweenâ€ on loop as Halloween ... 27-09-2018 21:46
Cheapo Weekend for Sep 29-30: Namaste India Festival, Geisha 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... 26-09-2018 21:49	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	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	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
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	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	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
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	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	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
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	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	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	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
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	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	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	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
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	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	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	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	Tokyo to Nara: The Fastest and Easiest Ways of Getting There Nara is known for its cheeky deer. Nara is a sizeable prefecture just south and east of Osaka in the Kansai region of Japan, and one thatâ€™s increasi... 01-08-2018 21:47
Cheapo Weekend for Aug 4-5: Tanabata, Fireworks and Street F Never miss a freebie! Sign up for our weekly events newsletter. \|credit\| Firework festivals If you didn?t catch the massive Sumida fireworks event la... 01-08-2018 21:47	A Taste of Tokyo Nightlife: Your Guide to Local Izakaya Food Tokyo is easily one of the world?s greatest cities when it comes to food. Here, you can feast on just about anything your hungry heart desires?sushi, ... 01-08-2018 21:47	5 Alternatives to Tsukiji Fish Market \|credit\| If there?s one must-visit destination inked into every guidebook on Tokyo, it?s Tsukiji Market, the massive wholesale fish market home to the... 27-07-2018 21:47	10 Fun Free Things to Do in Shinjuku Shinjuku is one of our favorite Tokyo neighborhoods. Slightly more classy and less crowded than nearby Shibuya, there are plenty of things to do no ye... 25-07-2018 21:54
Cheapo Weekend for July 28-29: Fireworks and Traditional Sum Never miss a freebie! Sign up for our weekly events newsletter. \|credit\| Sumidagawa Fireworks Festival See 20,000 fireworks light up the sky over the ... 24-07-2018 21:50	Harajuku’s Kawaii Monster Cafe: Alice in Wonderland M Thereâ€™s a certain image of Japan?Tokyo in particular?thatâ€™s full of crazy neon lights and robots and girls in mad costumes. Most of the time those... 17-07-2018 21:49	Cheapo Weekend for July 21-22: Fireworks, Fuurin and Food Fe Never miss a freebie! Sign up for our weekly events newsletter. Perfect Liars Club Perfect Liars Club is the smash-hit US comedy story interrogation s... 17-07-2018 21:49	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... 13-07-2018 21:48
Don?t Sweat the Summer: A Perfectly Cool Tokyo Weekend Itine If you have been in Tokyo for a full course of the much-acclaimed four Japanese seasons, you already know what awaits you in summer: it?s going to be ... 11-07-2018 21:47	11 Things You Should Know Before Visiting the Tsukiji Fish M \|credit\| The Tsukiji Fish Market appears in literally every guidebook about Tokyo and on most peopleâ€™s tour itineraries?and cheapos appreciate that ... 11-07-2018 21:47	The Yokohama Summer Fireworks Guide Summer means one thing in Japan, and thatâ€™s fireworks festivals. Thereâ€™s no better way to enjoy warm summer evenings in Yokohama than with a lit-u... 10-07-2018 21:48	Cheapo Weekend for July 14-15: Summer Festivals, Fireworks a Never miss a freebie! Sign up for our weekly events newsletter. Brazilian Day Japan 2018 \|credit\| Celebrate Brazilian culture, cuisine and art at this... 10-07-2018 21:48
7 Cheapo Tips for Keeping Cool in Tokyo Summer Surviving the summer heat in Tokyo is a challenge, but with the right food, a couple of green spots to escape to and some ingenious inventions, you?ll... 09-07-2018 21:49	Interview with Hirofumi Gomi: Japan’s Haunted House Ma When it comes to Japanese horror, Ring, Ju-On: The Grudge, and manga artists Junji Ito and Kazuo Umezu come to mind?to name but a few. But probably le... 05-07-2018 21:48	A Day Tripping Guide to Kawagoe: The Little Edo Have you ever wondered what itâ€™d feel like to stroll around town in Edo-period Japan (17th-19th century)" Well, wonder no more, because the town of ... 03-07-2018 21:53	Cheapo Weekend for July 7-8: Tanabata, Marine Mikoshi and Ma Never miss a freebie! Sign up for our weekly events newsletter. Shonan Hiratsuka Tanabata Festival \|credit\| Catch the biggest tanabata festival in the... 03-07-2018 21:53
Cheapo Weekend for June 30-July 1: Outdoor Markets and Art E Never miss a freebie! Sign up for our weekly events newsletter. Myanmar Festival \|credit\| A Myanmar festival held at Zojoji Temple with traditional My... 27-06-2018 21:48	Guide to Free Wifi Cafes in Tokyo Free wifi in Tokyo can still be hard to find. Most first-time visitors are shocked at how scarce it is. After all, this is one of the worldâ€™s most m... 27-06-2018 21:48	Cheapo Weekend for June 23-24: Culture Festivals and Free Yo Never miss a freebie! Sign up for our weekly events newsletter. Taiwan Festival Tokyo 2018 \|credit\| A Taiwan food festival in the heart of Ueno Park. ... 19-06-2018 21:49	July 2018: 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... 19-06-2018 21:49
11 Books to Read Before You Come to Japan If youâ€™re heading to Japan and want to prepare the old-fashioned way, there are plenty of books to pick up which will give you an insight into the f... 15-06-2018 21:52	Cheapo Weekend for June 16-17: Art, Culture and Fireflies Never miss a freebie! Sign up for our weekly events newsletter. A Detective?s Journey to the End of the Night Looking for a bit of unconventional fun... 13-06-2018 21:51	Summer Bus Tours From Tokyo: Flowers, Fuji and Fruit Bus tours take the stress out of travel and sometimes mean you can see far more in a day than if you trekked by train and local bus. \|credit\| While th... 12-06-2018 21:48	The Sumida Hokusai Museum: A Look at Japan’s Most Reco Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849) is probably Japanâ€™s most instantly recognizable artist: pretty much everyone recognises Fine Wind Clear Morning. Fine... 11-06-2018 21:55
The Lucky Dragon No. 5: A Quiet H-Bomb Survivor The shell of historyâ€™s unluckiest boat, the Daigo Fukuryu Maru, is housed in a special exhibition hall in Yumenoshima Park in Tokyoâ€™s Koto Ward. T... 11-06-2018 21:55	Eating with the Season: 12 Japanese Summer Foods to Try From bitter melon to watermelon, the summer foods of Japan come from all corners of the country and range from satisfying savories to sweet-tooth-curi... 07-06-2018 21:48	Cheapo Weekend for June 9-10: Festivals, Flowers and a Toy F Never miss a freebie! Sign up for our weekly events newsletter. \|credit\| Torigoe Matsuri Experience one of Tokyoâ€™s biggest summer festivals, famous ... 06-06-2018 21:48	June 2018: 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 May (what with its ... 05-06-2018 21:47
What to Do If Your Japan Airbnb Booking Is Canceled If you had reservations for one of Japanâ€™s 60,000 Airbnb properties for after June 15th, you might have to find an alternative thanks to the new Min... 05-06-2018 21:47	Art In Unexpected Places: Tokyo Street Art Vol. 2 It?s been a while since our first Tokyo Street Art report in 2017, but with the amazing weather of late, there is no better time for our second field ... 01-06-2018 21:49	Taipei: A Ghibli Getaway for a Budget Break If youâ€™re staying in Tokyo long enough that you need a holiday, why not use it as a base to explore Asia, starting with Taiwan" Hereâ€™s a guide to ... 31-05-2018 21:50	Cheapo Weekend for June 2-3: Food, Film and Fireworks Never miss a freebie! Sign up for our weekly events newsletter. \|credit\| Tokyo Cheapo Downtown Drinks â€“ May 31 Join the TC gang and fellow cheapos f... 29-05-2018 21:49

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