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5 days ago |
tokyocheapo.com | Patrick Balfe
Japan loves a seasonal excuse to party, but for the music lovers, summer is where it’s at. As the mercury rises, so do the opportunities to catch a music festival — here’s a list of the best events showcasing acts from Japan and abroad. On top of big-name events like Fuji Rock and Summer Sonic, there are plenty of other opportunities to catch your favorite rock, pop, and anime music artists this summer. Here are our top festivals happening in Japan over the next few months.
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4 weeks ago |
tokyocheapo.com | Patrick Balfe
Meeting Luis Mendo in his new town of Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture, it would be easy to mistake him for a long-term local. As he effortlessly pulled people in for a chat, a photo, or an impromptu Spanish lesson, it was hard to believe the extroverted artist and former Tokyoite had only moved there one week earlier. In his career as an illustrator and creative director of the Tokyo-based artist residence, Almost Perfect, his community-centric nature has played a big role in his success.
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1 month ago |
timeout.com | Patrick Balfe
NewsServices from Europe and North America continue to soarWritten by Patrick BalfeContributorThursday 1 May 2025FacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsAppPhoto: British AirwaysAdvertisingIt’s safe to say that Japan is a pretty hot destination right now.
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Mar 4, 2025 |
tokyocheapo.com | Patrick Balfe
Paper tickets are becoming a thing of the past as more companies offer touch-to-ride credit-card payments on public transport in Japan. This is a new alternative to IC cards like Suica and Pasmo. Japan has generally been slow on the uptake with touch-to-pay systems. Retail and hospitality outlets have only widely adopted the option in recent years. But while you may be able to use your credit card to tap into many trains and buses in Japan currently, the system is not yet ubiquitous.
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Feb 17, 2025 |
tokyocheapo.com | Patrick Balfe
You’ve probably seen headlines about “overtourism” in Japan doing the rounds online. It’s a sentiment that’s been gaining traction in the media, with some outlets drawing comparisons to famously crowded travel hotspots like Barcelona, Venice, and Bali. What is overtourism exactly, though, and is overtourism really a thing in Japan? Is the situation as dire as some reports might have you believe? Let’s take a look at the facts.
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