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

If The Shoe Fits

Shoe Shopping in Japan: The Size Conundrum

By Kelly Wetherille
January 20, 2021 | Fashion, Shopping

#StayHome #SaveLives

This Week: At Home And Around Tokyo For January 11-17

By The Savvy Team
January 11, 2021 | What's Happening

It's Time To Heat Things Up

Japanese Decoded: Microwave Ovens

By The Savvy Team
December 7, 2020 | Japanese Culture, Lifestyle

Fashion, Culture And Fun Outdoors

This Week(End): Tokyo Area Events For October 24-25

By The Savvy Team
October 19, 2020 | What's Happening

A Weekend Escape On The Trails Of The Chichibu Tamakai National Park

A Family Hike From Mt Mitake To Mt Hinode

By Joelle Kuiper
October 2, 2020 | Adventures, Families

The Right Name For Your Small Citizen Of The World

What’s In A Name? Baby Naming As An International Family In Japan

By Elizabeth Sok
September 11, 2020 | Families

Mastering Japanese Home Appliances

Japanese Decoded: Rice Cooker

By The Savvy Team
September 10, 2020 | Lifestyle, Practical Information

Will You Dare To Turn Off The Light?

Yūrei: Japanese Ghost Tales That Will Keep You Up At Night

By Madina Baygelova
August 12, 2020 | Japanese Culture