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Kanji Cheat Sheet: Emergencies

By The Savvy Team
August 26, 2022 | Practical Information

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

The Symbolism Of Prawns and Chestnuts

Osechi Ryori: The Hidden Meanings Behind Japanese New Year Food

By Haruka Masumizu
December 30, 2022 | Food & Drink, In Season

International Names For International Families

How To Find A Foreign Baby Name That Also Works in Japanese

By Elizabeth Sok
December 14, 2022 | Families

Ask Hilary: Questions From Readers Answered

Letters from Japan: ‘New Normal At The Office’

By Hilary Keyes
October 20, 2022 | Ask Hilary

Enjoy Your Favorite Japanese Dishes While Reducing Your Carb Intake

Keto Diet Meets Japanese Food

By Amy Ellis
September 28, 2022 | Diet, Food & Drink

Brighten Your Table And Autumn Garden

Fiery Bouquets: Exploring Japan’s Fall Flowers

By Elizabeth Sok
September 21, 2022 | Art & Culture, In Season

The "piru" explained

Getting the Contraceptive Pill in Japan

By Margot Curtis
August 3, 2022 | Health & Beauty, Women's Issues

Colors, Art And Fun

This Week: At Home And Around Tokyo For February 14-20

By The Savvy Team
February 14, 2022 | What's Happening

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