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Carey Finn

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Editor-In-Chief at Tokyo Cheapo

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  • 6 days ago | tokyocheapo.com | Carey Finn

    Railway operator JR East has starting selling a new rail pass that allows unlimited rides on local and rapid trains across the JR East network for three consecutive days. The pass is available to both tourists and residents of Japan until December. Priced at ¥9,000, the “Higashi Nihon Nonbiri Tabi Pass”, or 東日本のんびり旅パス, which loosely translates to East Japan Leisurely Pass, is being sold through JR East’s online booking platform, Ekinet (in Japanese).

  • 3 weeks ago | tokyocheapo.com | Carey Finn

    June is the best time to see hydrangeas in Japan. You’ll see bursts of blue and pink ajisai all around the country, including the capital. Here are some of our favorite spots to see this underrated summer flower around Tokyo. Did you know? The color of a hydrangea is largely determined by the pH of the soil. A more acidic pH results in blue blooms, while more alkalinity fetches pink flowers. 1.

  • 1 month 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.

  • 1 month 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.

  • 1 month 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.

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