Your family's plans for the next 12 months—decoded!

Kanji Cheat Sheet: Japanese Elementary School Event Schedule

By Kirsty Kawano
June 19, 2018 | Education, Families, Practical Information

Kanji Cheat Sheet: General Appliances

Quick poll for the savvy women of Tokyo: Hands up how many of us operate kanji-covered household appliances through sheer guesswork? Moving to and setting...

By Elisabeth Lambert
May 25, 2016 | Lifestyle

Pay Attention to the “Emergency” Kanji

Early on a Sunday morning, I was rudely jolted out of my peaceful sleep by raging sirens. My lovely, unable-to-read-difficult-kanji partner had pressed the emergency...

By Ai Faithy Perez
September 9, 2015 | Lifestyle

Art, Plan And Study

This Week: At Home And Around Tokyo For January 24-30

By The Savvy Team
January 24, 2022 | What's Happening

Happy 2022 Everyone!

New Year’s In The New Normal

By Hilary Keyes
December 31, 2021 | In Season, Lifestyle

Work Well, Play Well

The Ins & Outs of Japanese Elementary School Holidays

By Kirsty Kawano
October 13, 2021 | Families, Lifestyle

Trying A Traditional Art At Home

Learning Japanese Calligraphy

By Hilary Keyes
May 26, 2021 | Art & Culture

#StaySafe #SaveLives

This Week: At Home And Around Tokyo For May 10-16

By The Savvy Team
May 10, 2021 | What's Happening

The Do’s and Don’ts

What to Expect At Japanese Weddings

By Katharina von Tschurtschenthaler
April 19, 2021 | Lifestyle

From ‘Cat Day’ To ‘Thank You Day’ And Everything In Between

A Guide to Japan’s Faux Holidays

By Ai Faithy Perez
March 8, 2021 | Lifestyle

Stepping Stones To School Success

Is A Japanese School Best for Your Child?

By Kirsty Kawano
March 1, 2021 | Families