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

'How do I work this thing?'

Kanji Cheat Sheet: Microwave Ovens

By Elisabeth Lambert
December 27, 2013 | Lifestyle

Refugees International Japan’s Story In Coping With The Pandemic

Protecting Refugees In The Covid-19 Pandemic Era

By Laksmi Wijayanti
July 8, 2020 | Careers, Community Support

#StayHome #SaveLives

This Week(End) At Home

By The Savvy Team
June 22, 2020 | What's Happening

How To Tackle The Japanese Air Conditioning

Japanese Decoded: Using An Air Conditioner

By The Savvy Team
June 11, 2020 | Lifestyle

Minimum Cooking Time, Maximum Pleasure

3 Vegetarian Rice Cooker Recipes

By Maia Stewart
June 3, 2020 | Food & Drink

So, What's Your Type?

A Label For Everyone: The Many Types Of Women In Japan

By Aya Satoh Hoshina
May 18, 2020 | Japanese Culture, Lifestyle

Everything You Need To Know When Moving To A Japanese Home

A Crash Course In The Japanese Home And Kitchen

By Fiona Uyema
April 22, 2020 | Lifestyle