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Tokyo Cheapo @TokyoCheapo

A guide to getting the best value out of Tokyo. Follow us for events, reviews, and things to do. Also follow @JapanCheapo, @HongKongCheapo & @LondonCheapo

Joined April 2012
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Tokyo Summer Sales 2026 tokyocheapo.com/shopping-2/t…

Tokyo Summer Sales: Bargain-Hunting Made Easy

Looking for Tokyo summer sales? Our full guide shows you the way, and saves cheapos like you money! Your new wardrobe awaits!

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Jamaica Festival 📆 Jun 20th - 21st 💷 Free 🚇 Yoyogi tokyocheapo.com/events/jamai…
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Buying Pokémon Cards and Booking Experiences in Japan: The Rules tokyocheapo.com/living/pokem…

Buying Pokémon Cards in Japan: Latest Rules

The rules for buying limited-edition Pokémon cards & entering Pokémon Center lotteries in Japan — plus the proposed 2026 ID checks.

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Portugal Festa Shimokitazawa 📆 Sat, Jun 20th 💷 Free 🚇 Shimokitazawa 🕰️ 11:00am – 7:00pm tokyocheapo.com/events/portu…
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Candle Night for 1 Million People 📆 Fri, Jun 19th 💷 Free 🚇 Shibakoen 🕰️ 2:00pm – 9:00pm tokyocheapo.com/events/candl…
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Nerd Nite Tokyo #79: Ten Years 📆 Fri, Jun 19th 💷 ¥1,000 – ¥2,500 🚇 Okubo 🕰️ 7:00pm – 10:30pm tokyocheapo.com/events/nerdn…
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Global Citizen Live: Tokyo 📆 Thu, Jun 18th 💷 ¥12,000 – ¥20,000 🚇 Marunouchi 🕰️ 6:30pm tokyocheapo.com/events/globa…
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The Survival Guide to Shin-Yokohama Station tokyocheapo.com/travel/shin-…

The Survival Guide to Shin-Yokohama Station

Shin-Yokohama Station is a calmer Shinkansen stop near Yokohama. Train lines, lockers, coffee & how to navigate it all — our complete guide.

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Tokyo Events This Week: Candle Night, Rainbow Reel, and Yoyogi Park Festivals tokyocheapo.com/entertainmen…

Tokyo Events This Week: Candle Night and Yoyogi Park Festivals

This week, head to Zōjōji Temple for Candle Night, enjoy Japanese music in Asakusa, then get a taste of international culture at Yoyogi Park.

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Where To Find the Best Lavender Fields in Japan tokyocheapo.com/editorial/wh…

Where To Find the Best Lavender Fields in Japan

Frolic through Japan's most fragrant lavender fields in summer — here are 10 of the best spots to visit, from Hokkaido to Nagano.

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Disney-Themed “Sparkling Dreams Shinkansen” To Run Between Tokyo and Osaka tokyocheapo.com/travel/trans…

The Disney-Themed Shinkansen in 2026-2027: What To Know

Schedule and guide to riding (or at least spotting) the special Disney bullet train between Tokyo and Shin-Osaka stations.

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The Survival Guide to Shinjuku Station tokyocheapo.com/travel/trans…

The Survival Guide to Shinjuku Station

Shinjuku Station is the world's busiest — but it doesn't have to be chaotic. Exits, train lines, lockers & where to eat: this is your guide.

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Data Roaming in Japan: What To Know tokyocheapo.com/business/roa…

Cellular Roaming in Japan: What You Need to Know

Data roaming in Japan used to be expensive, but mobile providers have made rates more affordable. See if it's the best option for your trip.

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Where To See Geisha in Tokyo tokyocheapo.com/entertainmen…

Where To See Geisha in Tokyo: Events, Festivals & Bookable Experiences

There are many ways to see geisha in Tokyo — you just have to know where to look. Choose from bookable experiences, festivals, dances & more.

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Candle Night for 1 Million People 📆 Fri, Jun 19th 💷 Free 🚇 Shibakoen 🕰️ 2:00pm – 9:00pm tokyocheapo.com/events/candl…
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Tokyo Events This Week: Sannō Matsuri and Tsukiji Lion Dance Festival tokyocheapo.com/entertainmen…

Tokyo Events This Week: Sannō Matsuri and Tsukiji Lion Dance Festival

One of Tokyo’s “Big Three” festivals and Tsukiji’s Lion Dance Matsuri are both on this week. Check out what else is happening here.

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Kamakura Gosho Shrine Annual Festival 📆 Jun 13th - 16th 💷 Free 🚇 Kamakura 🕰️ Sat 6:00pm, Sun 10:00am – 5:00pm & Tue 10:00am tokyocheapo.com/events/kamak…
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Candlelight Concert: A Collection of Great Love Songs 📆 Sat, Jun 13th 💷 ¥4,000 – ¥8,100 🚇 Ginza 🕰️ 3:00pm – 4:00pm tokyocheapo.com/events/candl…
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Creatives in Japan: Chani Japan tokyocheapo.com/editorial/cr…

Creatives in Japan: Chani Japan

Originally from Australia, YouTuber Chani now teaches English and DIY-renovates her akiya house in Wakayama. Here's her story.

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Tsukiji Lion Dance Festival 📆 Jun 10th - 14th 💷 Free 🚇 Tsukiji tokyocheapo.com/events/tsuki…
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