Carey Finn

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Editor-In-Chief at Tokyo Cheapo

I tweet stuff about my three loves: media, education and random awesome things.

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teamLab Kyoto To Open Fall 2025

1 week ago | tokyocheapo.com | Carey Finn

The rumors are true — Kyoto is getting a teamLab museum of its own. Set to open this autumn, teamLab Biovortex Kyoto will be located in Minami Ward — as part of the Kyoto Station Southeast Area urban development project. The exact opening date and address have yet to be announced, but the organizers have released information about some of the artworks that you can look forward to.
You Can Send Your Bags From Station Lockers to Hotels in Tokyo

2 weeks ago | tokyocheapo.com | Carey Finn

Tokyo Metro has announced the launch of a new service to send luggage from train-station lockers to 500 hotels around Tokyo. The Tokyo Metlocker PLUS service will start running at Oshiage Station on the Hanzomon Line from May 27, 2025. There are plans to expand the service to 20 stations over time.
3 Best Yakult Experiences Near Tokyo

3 weeks ago | tokyocheapo.com | Carey Finn

There are a number of places around Japan where you can learn more about the popular probiotic drink Yakult, but we have handpicked three favorites. Get ready for two totally different Yakult factory tours near Tokyo, plus a laidback café. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tokyo Cheapo (@tokyocheapo) 1.Yakult Ibaraki Plant Approx.
Mount Fuji Bookings To Open for 2025 Season

1 month ago | tokyocheapo.com | Carey Finn

Reservations for climbing Mt. Fuji are officially opening for the 2025 season. If you’re planning to hike the famous Yoshida Trail — the most popular route — you can book a spot online. Advance bookings for the Yoshida Trail are possible from 1 p.m. on April 24 (Japan Standard Time). It costs ¥4,000 per hiker, and payment can be made online. A digital ticket will then be issued.
Dates Announced for Sumidagawa Fireworks Festival 2025

2 months ago | tokyocheapo.com | Carey Finn

The biggest fireworks festival in Tokyo will take place at 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 26 in 2025. The Sumidagawa Fireworks Festival is a highlight on the summer events calendar, attracting huge numbers of attendees. You can expect approximately 20,000 fireworks, launched from two different locations along the Sumida River. According to The Japan News, you can also expect close to 1 million other people to attend. For more details, see our Sumidagawa Fireworks Festival event page.
3 Things To See at Glass Rock in Toranomon Hills

2 months ago | tokyocheapo.com | Carey Finn

Glass Rock, the newest part of the Toranomon Hills complex in Minato Ward, has officially completed its phased opening to the public as of April 9, 2025. The edgy, light-filled building is positioned between Station Tower and Mori Tower, connecting the two via a wide pedestrian walkway. There are only a small number of shops and restaurants in Glass Rock — but here’s what to see among them. 1.
"Move in With Just a Suitcase" - Instant Apartment Rentals in English

2 months ago | tokyocheapo.com | Carey Finn

Japanese room-rental service unito has launched English-language support on its mobile search platform, in response to growing demand for mid- to long-term stays among international travelers. Users can find rooms that are available for immediate occupancy — as soon as the next day (or in theory even the same day). The plug-and-play units include furniture, appliances, Wi-Fi, and other essentials, making it possible to move in with nothing more than a suitcase.
Tokyo Metro Launches New Tourist Pass

2 months ago | tokyocheapo.com | Carey Finn

Tokyo Metro has partnered with Linktivity, an e-ticketing platform provider, to launch the Tokyo City Pass, a new tourist pass that combines unlimited subway rides with discounted entry to Tokyo sightseeing spots. It joins an extensive line-up of existing Tokyo transport passes, but stands out in value for money, with potential savings of 60%-80%, as reported by the provider.
New Tokyo Restaurant Deliberately Serves Half-Size Portions

2 months ago | tokyocheapo.com | Carey Finn

TikTok and Instagram are full of all-you-can-eat gyoza and kilogram-bowls of ramen in Japan, but it’s not often you see a restaurant focused on smaller portions. Nibun no Ichi, or 1/2 in English, is a new eatery in Ginza built around the idea that a little less is so much more. On the B3 basement level of the newly renovated Ginza Sony Park, 1/2 is not yet on the foodie radar. The restaurant opened in late January this year, with minimal fuss or media coverage, in keeping with its ethos.
The MediaShop's recipe for agency success – MarkLives Media - Unlocking Media's Creative Edge

2 months ago | marklivesmedia.com | Carey Finn

By Carey Finn. Diversity, independence, and market leadership underpin the award-winning media agency’s decades-long career. “I call it a boutique hotel, because we are consistently having to overservice,” says Dashni Vilakazi, managing director of media agency The MediaShop.