Tokyo Cheapo staff recommend some of the best budget sushi Tokyo eateries.
If climbing Mount Fuji is your summer to-do this year, here’s what you need to know.
A round-up of the top August events, including traditional Japanese festivals, fireworks, and cosplay.
We unweave the laws and rules behind cannabis, THC, and CBD in Japan.
Curious about Tokyo's entertainment and red-light district? Here are 9 ways to explore Tokyo's seedy, "0-to-100" side.
Explore hiking trails, delicacies, and unusual shrines atop one of Tokyo's closest mountains.
A list of some free or affordable Tokyo events worth attending in July 2023!
From views of hell to a Buddha you can get inside, these are worth a look ...
Get your yukata and picnic basket ready — here's our guide to festivals both big and small!
The Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo finally opened on June 16! Get your letter and immerse yourself in the magical world of Harry Potter in Tokyo.
Escape the humidity of Tokyo and head to the beaches, shrines, and mysterious caves of Enoshima.
Akihabara is famous for being the anime and electronic capital of Tokyo, not to mention maid cafes and game centers...
There's the new Ghibli Park, of course, but also destinations for fans of Naruto, Dragon Quest, and more.
Japan highway buses are a great way to travel if you've got time, but a limited budget.
Just south of Tokyo is Kamakura, a very popular day trip destination — and it's easy to see why! Chock full with shrines, temples, beautiful mountains, beaches, and a bustling town of culture.
Fireflies mark the unofficial start to summertime in Tokyo—here's where you can see this natural phenomenon.
Our recommended list of Tokyo events to check out this month. Of note are the firefly festivals and the impressive Torigoe Matsuri.
Follow this guide for where and how to bag your bullet train tickets.
Join us as we investigate cricket ramen, maggot dango, and silkworm tea in Tokyo.
Bullet train baggage rules have changed (again). New update for travel from May 24, 2023.
Get to know the do's and don'ts of hot spring bathing in Japan.
May is the official start of festival season in Tokyo. With mega-fests like Sanja Matsuri and the Golden Week holiday, you're spoiled for choice!
Restorative hot springs, refreshing mountain walks and more await.