Angela An|credit|Listen Now.This week the pod team sits down with Angela An of the very popular YouTube channel ‘Intenatoinally Me.’ Angela shares some horror stories from working at a Japanese ‘black company’ and how, after a well-deserved recovery holiday, she slowly worked her way up into becoming a successful full-time YouTuber. Plus, her fasci…

Joseph Tame|credit|Listen Now.This week, we welcome to the pod an old friend, known to some as ‘Tokyo Marathon Man’, ‘Sakuraman’, or, our personal favourite, ‘The Running Christmas Tree’ – Joseph Tame. Jospeh tells the podcast team some amazing tales, including living on top of a mountain with a terrifying Swiss lady, being caught on CNN running ar…

Selena HoyListen Now.This week the pod team sits down with freelance-writer success story Selena Hoy, who boasts pieces in everything from the Atlantic to the Independent to Playboy. Selena has spent the past 15 years in Japan trying her best to marry her two loves: writing and social work. She shares some harrowing tales from the Fukushima nuclear…

John DaubListen Now.This week the pod is thrilled to sit down with hitchhiker, videographer and Naked Man festival participant John Daub, best known for his mega-famous YouTube channel ‘Only in Japan’. John tells the pod crew about being royally set up by a sneaky newspaper columnist, losing $30,000 on a popular video series, and turning all that a…

Jasper DegensListen Now.This week, the podcast team sits down with teamLab’s Jasper Degens, one of the geniuses behind the Borderless Mori Digital Art Museum. As one of teamLab’s first and only gaijin, Jasper tells us about landing his dream job with zero Japanese and a lot of ingenuity (and persistent e-mailing), plus arriving in Vietnam without a…

Adrian HoganAdrian along Meguro RiverListen Now.This week the podcast team sits down with illustrious and alarmingly nice illustrator Adrian Hogan, best known for his viral ‘panoramic coffee cups’. Adrian takes us through his winding Japan journey, from being a ‘will draw for food’ starving artist to being commissioned as the Starbucks Tokyo Roaste…

Mike SheetalMike SheetalListen Now.This week the podcast team sits down with Mike Sheetal, founder and CEO of Playbrain (among many other things). Mike tells us about landing in Japan with two suitcases and zero job leads, making his way onto the club scene with home-made VJ software, working on a music TV show, running a fake political campaign – …

Yan Fan and Kani MunidasaListen Now.This week on the pod we sit down with Yan Fan and Kani Munidasa, the founders of Code Chrysalis. Yan and Kani take us through their worldwide wanderings where they ‘flip the table’, quit their stable jobs, and ultimately land in SF where they meet each other and start plotting their new company: a coding bootcamp…

BJ FoxListen Now.This week on the pod we sit down with comedian BJ Fox of Stand Up Tokyo and the NHK Sitcom ‘Home Sweet Tokyo’. BJ tells us how he landed a job at Pokémon by NOT choosing pikachu, what it was like to jump into stand up comedy in Singapore and bomb repeatedly, all the way through his successful stand up career in Tokyo. PLUS: how to …

Daniel Harris RosenListen Now.The Tokyo Cheapo Podcast is BACK after a sizable hiatus – here with our third episode! This week, we sit down with ‘the godfather of the international Tokyo art scene’ Daniel Rosen of TokyoDex. Daniel takes us through his long journey discovering his love for art and Japan, culminating in making one of the first viral …

Jared CampionListen Now.The Tokyo Cheapo Podcast is BACK after a sizable hiatus – here with our second episode! This week, we sit down with ‘most illustrious gentleman’ Jared Campion of DreamDrive vans. Jared takes us through 12 years in Japan – from failing as an English teacher to succeeding as a real/fake ‘bling bling’ priest and eventually star…

Alvin CheungListen Now.The Tokyo Cheapo Podcast is BACK after a sizable hiatus. In our pilot episode, we’re joined by Alvin Cheung of ABC Coffee, Hapnick, and Tokyo Keyboards. Alvin takes us through a whirlwind of stories, from coffee roaster handshakes to Blade Runner-like dystopians to playing with keyboards.Also introducing a new segment – Tokyo…

Download Podcast Pets in TokyoTo discuss the art of successful ownership of pets in Tokyo, we’re joined this week by rabbit handler and cheapo extraordinaire Aaron Baggett. Owning pets in Tokyo can be tricky and expensive, with many landlords not accepting pets and certain logistical issues that Tokyo presents.We discuss where to get yourself a hea…

Download Podcast In this podcast episode your intrepid Cheapos venture into the deepest darkest depths of Akihabara. With their guide Aaron Baggett, Cheapo extraordinaire and author of our book “A Cheapo’s Guide To Akihabara“, hear them dodge maids, escape the clutches of full size dolls and run in shock from the rather sketchy moe posters plastere…

Download PodcastYour favourite cheapos are back with a special on location recording of the “Best Of Japan Tour” in Coredo Muromachi. The tour is organised by the Nihonbashi Tourist Information Center who provide a few different tours and experiences with English speaking guides. The tour we went on is essentially a food tour with nibbles, you can …

Download PodcastThis week your favourite cheapos catch up with Brad Stephenson from 25 cafes. Get the low down on the choicest spots for smoke free coffee, afternoon tea and free wifi in Tokyo.And of course some banter on up coming events in Tokyo, recent articles and cheapo news.Podcast edit and production by Podcast MagicBrad from 25 CafesThe pos…

Download Podcast|credit|This week the cheapos tackle good parks for picnics (and grass) in Tokyo, and some craft beers you can take with you.ParksShinjuku Gyoen – 200yen for adults, 50yen for childrenYoyogi park (secret park as well)Tachikawa Showa Memorial Park – 410yen for adults, 80yen for childrenInokashira KoenKitanomaru KoenIkuta KoenToyama K…

Download PodcastWith the exception of language learning, even the most raving Japanophile will agree that Japanese TV is slightly less enjoyable than being sat on by a very fat and sweaty man, so what is a cheapo to do? Fortunately one can easily get round the location specific problems of connecting to popular TV station internet broadcasts or str…

Download PodcastMusicians are by definition cheapos – they put the starving in “starving artist” – so here’s a special feature on picking up a musical bargain in Ochanomizu’s Medai Dori or “Guitar Street”, Tokyo’s music shop district or even “The Guitar Mecca of the (cheapo) Universe”.Joined by our resident muso extraordinaire TJ Eckleberg, hear ou…

Download PodcastThis week your favourite cheapos take a stroll down Takeshita Dori Harajuku. Squeezing through the school girls, socks, crepes and rabbit bags, Chris, Greg and his daughter give you a running commentary on what the cheapo can find amongst the stalls and shops of the legendary Takeshita Dori.Takeshita Dori is a narrow pedestrian only…

Download PodcastPlease feed Kitty-chan properlyBack again this week, Chris is joined by TJ Eckleberg and Ayumi, two very special Kansai cheapos to finish the discussion of the various types of Japanese Cuisine and of course where the cheapo can find them.“Hanburg”Beef burger without a bun, family resturants are the worst (still okay though). But so…

Download PodcastThis week Chris is joined by TJ Eckleberg and Ayumi, two very special kansai cheapos to discuss the various types of Japanese Cuisine and of course where to get the best value!YakinikuNot such a cheapo option alas, Korean BBQ might be the best value. If you like to eat a lot of meat look out for tabehodai (eat all you like) deals, s…

Download PodcastTokyo Day TripsThis week Chris and Greg into cheapo Tokyo day trips. From romantic getaways to family outings, we look at hiking, hot springs, temples, beach and childrens’ play parks we cover a wide variety of cheapo day out trips around Tokyo.Mentioned in this episodeCheapo eatsHappy SaladaA to Z Cafe, Aoyama.Day Trip notesKamakur…

Download PodcastHow can a cheapo in Tokyo save money cooking at home? Chris and Greg give you the lowdown this week on why it’s cheaper shopping Japanese style and where to get the best bargins on your fresh fruit, veg and A4 Wagyu beef, plus some bonus cheapo gormet recipes!Mentioned in this episodeCheapo eats:Omohara Beer ForestShinshu Osake Mura…

Download Podcast|credit|Your favourite cheapos Chris and Greg return with tales from Tokyo beaches and beer gardens for your summer time enjoyment. With the arrival of summer weather, we give you the low down on the beaches in the Tokyo area plus how to be a cheapo and not spend much drinking at beer gardens.Mentioned in this episodeThe Third Burge…

Download Podcast|credit|This week we dig into cheapo apps and technology. Websites and apps giving discounts, directions, price comparison, language learning and art.CommunicationLineSkypeGetting aroundJorudan – tokyo metro navigationEatingGuru navi – restaurant reviewsTabelog on iOS and Android restaurant reviews and coupons (Japanese)Hot Pepper, …

Download Podcast|credit|A controversial topic amongst cheapos, where is the best place to live in Tokyo? Following on from our two posts on the topic, Chris and Greg dig into the details of the top ten cheapo neighbourhoods in Tokyo, along with some anecdotal references to public nudity…Mentioned In This EpisodeSento – The Japanese Public Bath by E…

Be sure to see our comprehensive list of Tokyo Drop in coworking spacesBeing a businessman or woman in no way precludes one from being a cheapo! In this episode Chris and Greg dig into the details of working from a cafe or coworking space and saving a bundle on office costs. Which cafes have the best wifi? is it more cost effecting to us a co-worki…

Download Podcast|credit|This week we catch up with Ben Yu, an intrepid cheapo who recently came to Tokyo on holiday and decided to make Manboo internet cafe his hotel of choice. And along with the usual banter, Chris and Greg dig a little deeper into the dos and don’ts of staying in internet cafes and capsule hotels.Mentioned in This EpisodeCheapo …