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

Mastering Japanese Home Appliances

Kanji Cheat Sheet: Rice Cookers

By The Savvy Team
April 9, 2017 | Lifestyle, 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

Kanji Cheat Sheet: Washers and Dryers

Know the right buttons!

By Elisabeth Lambert
January 29, 2014 | Lifestyle

'How do I work this thing?'

Kanji Cheat Sheet: Microwave Ovens

By Elisabeth Lambert
December 27, 2013 | Lifestyle

Kanji Cheat Sheet: Temperature Control

Now that the mercury has started to drop, do you know how to switch your air conditioning unit to heating mode for the winter? Or...

By Elisabeth Lambert
November 6, 2013 | Lifestyle

Sip craft sake in this Kyoto-inspired, smoke-free take on the Japanese bar-restaurant

Iyaiya Sanbai: A Contemporary Izakaya with Traditional Roots

By Lauren Leyshon Thomas
August 1, 2019 | Food & Drink, Sponsored Post, Where To Eat In Tokyo

A Comprehensive List Of Practical Advice For Wannabe Residents Who Identify As Female

Moving to Japan? Here are 10+ Tips to Help Women Prepare For Expat Life

By Brooke Larsen
July 12, 2019 | Lifestyle, New In The City

This Pizzeria e Trattoria Is Worth Any Long Train Ride

Ad’acchio, Kita-Senju: All Those Subtle Scents of Fresh Basil And Dough

By Lauren Leyshon Thomas
May 27, 2019 | Food & Drink, Restaurant Review, Sponsored Post

From giant burgers to toilet paper, here's how Japan's retail market is celebrating the new era

The Coolest, Cutest And Strangest Reiwa Products You Can Buy In Japan Now

By Lucy Dayman
May 6, 2019 | Latest Trends, Lifestyle, Trending Now