Katharina von Tschurtschenthaler
Katharina came to Tokyo in August 2014. She loves running, hiking and absorbing every bit of Japanese culture. As this includes Japanese cuisine, she likes to hang out in supermarkets with her Japanese friends (who are happy to explain to her the details of even the most incomprehensible products). For Savvy Tokyo she writes about hidden coffee places, international running groups and Japanese weddings—quite a change after having covered European politics as a TV reporter in Brussels, Belgium.
Articles By Katharina
Run Tokyo with Namban Rengo
If you enjoy running and like to have some company while doing it, then book your Wednesday nights, lace up your running shoes, and join...
March 4, 2015 | Health & Beauty, Lifestyle
Raw and Vegan Food at Rejuve, Iidabashi
"You are what you eat" is the motto of the raw and vegan restaurant Rejuve in Iidabashi. At first, this sounded a bit corny to...
February 2, 2015 | Food & Drink
Give Your Career a Boost with McGill MBA Japan
Have you ever thought of returning to university? Perhaps you are feeling trapped in your job and want to turn your domestic career into an...
January 28, 2015 | Careers
Traditional Craftsmanship Meets Modern Luxury with Natsume Japon
Getting an appointment with Olivier Le Lann is quite a challenge. The French-born fashion brand owner lives in Tokyo, but is basically never here. He...
January 26, 2015 | Fashion
Starting Your Own Business in Japan
Are you a so-called "plus one“ who came with your partner to Japan, but is itching to be something other than a homemaker? Are you...
Il Gusto Dolce Vita, Iidabashi
Japanese food is great, but I do love cheese. And I miss it here. If you are not okay to purchase super over priced imported...
November 26, 2014 | Food & Drink
Minakami Onsen Weekend Getaway
Minakami Onsen, a region in Gunma Prefecture, about 150 kilometers northwest of Tokyo is the perfect place to do some great and challenging hikes during...
November 23, 2014 | Lifestyle, Out & About
The Dancing Sushi Chef, Nakameguro
Don’t get startled when entering this small sushi-ya on the pedestrian shopping street of Nakameguro. The welcoming there is ear-battering. Staff will not just greet...
November 17, 2014 | Food & Drink
Tokyo Sewing Lessons with the Sewing Circle
When she first started the Sewing Circle, Melanie Uematsu held classes in her own kitchen. But at a certain point her husband intervened: the kitchen...
October 29, 2014 | Lifestyle
Omotesando Koffee House
Going for a coffee at Omotesando Koffee House is like experiencing a Japanese tea ceremony, only with coffee instead. But like at Japanese tea ceremonies...
October 20, 2014 | Food & Drink