Tokyo Cheapo

2021-10-30

Festivals are the unsung heroes of travel in Japan—from fiery winter ceremonies to glorious dance processions in summer, there are almost more of them...

2021-10-23

Shinjuku Nichome is known as Tokyo’s gay district. The area is home to high concentration of gay bars, clubs and restaurants—but how do you choose where...

2021-10-18

If you don’t have the financial resources to splash out on a brand-new snowboard or skis but want to move on from renting, then there are some used options...

2021-10-13

While not nearly as big or as popular as neighboring Tokyo or Yokohama, Kawasaki City in Kanagawa Prefecture is home to a sizable population of 1.4 million...

2021-10-04

Before you know it, Thanksgiving will be here, then Christmas, then New Year’s and Valentine’s Day. But first things first, Thanksgiving is number one...

2021-09-26

Tokyo is a city where no matter your interest, no matter how obscure the subculture or niche your passion, you’re sure to find businesses that cater to...

2021-09-21

Navigating any of Tokyo’s endless subculture scenes is a bit of a feat, but navigating the Tokyo nightlife scene is an entirely different beast. With...

2021-09-14

Passive House is a standard for house construction by which homes, offices and buildings can maintain a comfortable temperature year round and consume...

2021-09-08

Looking for a local mobile plan or to switch out that expensive major carrier SIM in your phone? Your options for Japan cell phone plans are 1) the steep...

2021-09-02

Izakaya are one of Japan’s quintessential experiences. If it’s your first trip to Japan or you’ve been here for a lifetime, it’s hard not to enjoy a beer...