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With over 600,000 readers each month, Tokyo Cheapo is the site of choice for value hunters who want their yen to go further in Tokyo. We cover all the basics including things to do in Tokyo, how…
A beautiful journey at any time of year, from mid-June the Hakone Tozan Line becomes a stunning journey through tunnels of lush green forest, over clear mountain rivers and past thousands of bri…
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 of the city’s parks or parking lots just ab…
A rare chance to see horseback archery, a traditional Oiran Dochu procession, an everything-doggo festival and more.
For newcomers to Tokyo, it can come as quite a surprise that Tokyo’s main international gateway—Narita Airport—is not really very close to Tokyo at all. In fact, it’s so rural and remote that the vie…
The Shinkansen, Japan’s high-speed bullet train, is not just a mode of transportation, but an experience in itself. Some tourists consider it a symbol of Japan’s top-notch technology and wa…
Originating in Japan, real-life escape games have grown in popularity in the recent decade, and they’re just as exciting as they sound. As the name implies, the objective is often to escape…
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 close second. From cheap mom-and-pop shop…
Tokyo flea markets are awesome places for bargain-hunting. And there’s no shortage of them—you’ll find something happening in one of the city’s parks or parking lots just about every Saturday an…
Originally the place to go for counterfeit American and Japanese brands in the 90s, Takeshita has always had a fashionable reputation, but it’s cleaned up its act these days. Well-known and feat…
