Guide to Grocery Shopping in Japan Even If You Don’t Speak a Word of Japanese
Don't know a lick of Japanese? Let us help you navigate supermarket aisles and identify the most common food staples.
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September 17th, 2019
10 Key Phrases to Get You Through a Trip to Japan
Your trip to Japan just got a bit easier.
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September 12th, 2019
Whale Watching and Dolphin Swimming in Japan: Where to Go
Explore your options from Okinawa up to Tokyo.
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September 6th, 2019
Hitting the Highs in Japan’s Kitchen: 10 Things to Do in Osaka
Tasty eats, colorful nights, tradition and pop culture all come together for a fun adventure.
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September 6th, 2019
Pet or Threat: Wildlife in Your Japanese Home
10 common critters—and how to react to them.
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September 5th, 2019
Kyoto to Tokyo: The Fastest and Cheapest Ways to Get There
The lowdown on your travel options. Bullet train, highway bus and more!
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September 4th, 2019
Getting from New Chitose Airport to Sapporo: Four Options
Four affordable ways to get from New Chitose Airport to Sapporo in Hokkaido. We look at the pricing and practicalities of each option.
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September 2nd, 2019
The Cutest Place in Japan: A Guide to Visiting Rabbit Island
Our guide to Okunoshima, Japan's world-famous "Rabbit Island"
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August 30th, 2019
Getting the Most Out of Your Trip to Universal Studios Japan
Read insider tips and tricks, tried and tested by seasoned cheapos.
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August 27th, 2019
Yamashiro Onsen: Meiji-Era Hot Springs and Mountain Views
Known for its traditional Meiji-style hot springs and history of pottery, Yamashiro Onsen in Kaga, Ishikawa Prefecture has […]
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August 20th, 2019
September 2019: Top Cheapo Events Around Japan
The hottest events to catch in Japan this September.
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August 19th, 2019
A Day in Hiroshima: A Guide on What to Do, See and Eat
Any visitor to the area will want to follow our Hiroshima guide on what to do, see and eat for a full day of discovery.
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August 11th, 2019
Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium: Underwater Beauty to Take Your Breath Away
Get a taste for Japan's breathtaking and diverse underwater landscapes at Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium—one of the best and biggest […]
Places to stay Cheapo approved accommodation
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Hotel Épinard Nasu
The Hotel Épinard Nasu is in the countryside, half an hour from Nasu Shiobara Station in Tochigi. A shuttle bus will transfer guests to the hotel from the station, and a direct shuttle is also available from Tokyo Station and Ikebukuro Station. […]
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HOTEL MYSTAYS Sapporo Susukino
HOTEL MYSTAYS Sapporo Susukino is located in Sapporo's downtown area. It is ten minutes' walk from Susukino Subway Station, and just over an hour from New Chitose Airport by express train. The hotel is within walking distance of the urban oasis […]
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Hotel Shiragiku
Hotel Shiragiku is a large ryokan/onsen (10 storeys!) surrounded by mature trees near the center of Beppu City in Oita Prefecture. Beppu is known as the capital of Japan's onsen scene and there are dozens of large scale onsen scattered […]
Events Free is better than cheap
Huisten Bosch Kyushu Ichi Fireworks Festival
7:00pm – 9:00pm
Fireworks
RWC 2019: Australia Vs Fiji
1:45pm – 3:15pm
Sports event
Kyoto International Manga Anime Fair 2019
9:00am – 5:00pm
¥1,200 (advance sales)¥1,500 (on the door)
RWC 2019: Italy vs. Namibia
2:15pm – 3:45pm
Sports event
RWC 2019: England vs Tonga
7:15pm – 8:45pm
Sports event
RWC 2019: Wales vs. Georgia
7:15pm – 8:45pm
Sports event
Top Area Guides Where the Cheapo is found
Tours & Tickets
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Kyoto Arashiyama Insider Walking Tour by Magical Trip
There’s a lot of ground to cover when visiting Kyoto’s famous Arashiyama area—and a […]
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4-Day Tokyo to Kyoto Package (Hotel and Bullet Train Included)
This package is a superb deal for independent travellers who need accommodation and transport, […]
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3-Day Tokyo to Kyoto Package (Hotel and Bullet Train Included)
A great deal for independent travellers who need accommodation and transport, but can find […]
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