December 8th
A Guide to Japan’s Underground Worlds
Our guide to Japan underground offers a unique way to explore the country. Visit caves, tunnels, drains and even […]
A Cheapo's guide to Things to Do in Tokyo
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December 6th
Top 7 Picks for Osaka Winter Illuminations 2018-19
Already-neon Osaka will shine a little brighter during the holiday season!
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December 6th
Top 5 Picks for Kyoto Winter Illuminations 2018-19
All the festive feels at these Kyoto winter illumination events!
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December 6th
Japan’s Best Winter Festivals and How to Get There from Tokyo
Winter in Japan is more than just the Sapporo Snow Festival. See how the season gets it so right with these stunning […]
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December 5th
Mega Guide to the Sapporo Snow Festival
It's best to plan early as accommodation and travel options book up quickly!
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November 28th
Shodoshima on Two Wheels
Cycling is the perfect way to explore the Shodoshima, the picturesque island in the Seto Inland Sea.
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November 27th
December 2018: Top Events Around Japan
Attend traditional festivals, run a marathon & enjoy the illuminations before ringing in the New Year!
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November 25th
The Overachieving Shukkei-en Garden and Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum
There is a garden in Hiroshima that is bigger on the inside than the outside. Leave the city’s main train station and […]
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October 26th
Top 12 Spots for Autumn Leaves in Japan
Get your fall fix wherever you are in Japan—from Hokkaido’s mountain ranges to the secret valleys of Kansai, there’s […]
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October 20th
Viewing Autumn Leaves in Kyoto and Beyond
While the cherry blossom front begins in the south and ends in the north, it’s the other way around for autumn […]
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October 19th
Osaka in Autumn: 10 Places to Enjoy the Changing Leaves
Osaka’s autumn leaves transform quiet corners of the busy city into seasonal treats, from temples to mountains and beyond.
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October 15th
November 2018: Top Cheapo Events Around Japan
From fire-walking to ramen, the Grand Sumo Tournament to a massive flea market, and more!
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September 26th
Getting the Most Out of Your Trip to Universal Studios Japan
Inside tips and tricks, tried and tested by seasoned cheapos.
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September 13th
Hitting the Highs in Japan’s Kitchen: 10 Things to Do in Osaka
Known as Japan’s Kitchen and home to dozens of weird and wonderful sights, Osaka is the second largest metropolitan area […]
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September 11th
October 2018: Top Cheapo Events Around Japan
The world's biggest tug-of-war, shrine festivals, parades, scary mud monsters and more!
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September 4th
Kyoto Top Attractions: 12 Must-See Sights in Japan’s Ancient Capital
A comprehensive Kyoto top attractions list — so you don't miss out on any of the beauty, wonder and entertainment the […]
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August 22nd
The Beauty of Japan’s Kii Peninsula
World Heritage Sites, stunningly beautiful natural creations and spiritual hubs — Kii Peninsula is a quiet corner of […]
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August 10th
September 2018: Top Cheapo Events Around Japan
The hottest events to catch in Japan this September.
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August 5th
Things to Do in Iwakuni: City of Castles, Snakes and Sushi
What to do in Iwakuni—a traditional castle town famous for its seasonal beauty in spring and fall, plus its white […]
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August 3rd
Top 5 Summer Day Trips from Sapporo
Visit mountains, lavender fields, beaches and plenty of traditional towns!
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August 1st
Summer Sonic: The Lowdown on Kansai’s Hottest Music Festival
Everything you need to know about the Osaka leg of Summer Sonic.
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July 30th
Summer’s Final Struggle: Shimogamo’s Yatori-no Shinji Festival
August 6th traditionally marked the end of summer. On this day, locals bid farewell to the dangerously hot season at the […]
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July 30th
August 2018: Top Cheapo Events in Japan
Some of Japan's best festivals take place in August. Lucky us, they're mostly free too!
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July 28th
Cosplayers Assemble at Nagoya’s World Cosplay Summit
A guide to the World Cosplay Summit, an annual international cosplay event that Nagoya has been hosting since 2003.