Tag: Tokyo Cheapo

  • Exploring Sado Island: Sake, Sushi, and Granny-Powered Boats

    Exploring Sado Island: Sake, Sushi, and Granny-Powered Boats

    Off the coast of Niigata is a melting pot of cultures from around Japan called Sado Island. It’s a remote island only accessible by boat, but the ride rewards you with diverse natural landscapes, food, and festivals. In this Japan Cheapo piece, I’ll share with you how to make the most of it in an…

  • 11 Things To Do Around Kawaguchiko Station

    11 Things To Do Around Kawaguchiko Station

    Recently a Lawson convenience store has been in the news a lot because tourists are causing problems in the road trying to take pictures of it with Mt. Fuji. Instead of causing problems for residents, here are some fun things to do in the area and some places to take (even nicer) photos of the…

  • 7 Best Places To Dine in Tokyo for 5000 Yen

    7 Best Places To Dine in Tokyo for 5000 Yen

    Tokyo is a great place to get a filling meal for ¥1,000 or less. But if you stretch your purse strings to ¥5,000, you’ll open up a whole new world of flavour! Here are some great restaurants in Tokyo where you can get something special for ¥5,000 or less. Read my article with Tokyo Cheapo…