New Natural and Bio-Active Skin Treatments at Ao Spa

This month Andaz Tokyo’s luxurious Ao Spa has launched an exciting new facial and body treatment menu with a focus on natural and bio-active skincare,...

By Alisa Kerr
April 28, 2016 | Health & Beauty

The Top Beauty Trends for Spring 2016

We all have our go-to looks. Some have mastered the perfect blow out, others like to flash meticulously manicured fingers, while a few have come...

By Juliette Olah
April 12, 2016 | Health & Beauty

Five Top Japanese Beauty Products to Try in April

The arrival of cherry blossom season means spring is finally here, which means it's time to switch up our beauty routines. This month we have...

By Alisa Kerr
April 5, 2016 | Health & Beauty

A Facial Fit for a Queen (of Pop) at Nagomi Spa

From singing, dancing and songwriting to acting and filmmaking, it seems there is little that Madonna can't do if she puts her mind to it....

By Kelly Wetherille
March 29, 2016 | Health & Beauty

Building Body Confidence Through Pole Dancing

Looking for a way to get fit, make friends and improve your self esteem? Pole Dance Tokyo offers a range of classes designed to help...

By Rebecca Quin
March 8, 2016 | Health & Beauty

Five Top Japanese Beauty Products to Try in March

Spring has finally arrived, and this month's top beauty buys will help refresh your makeup and skincare regime, having you looking great for your hanami...

By Alisa Kerr
March 3, 2016 | Health & Beauty

Tokyo’s Top Five Onsen Style Spas

After several months of oddly warm winter, the temperatures have finally cooled off, which for many of us means the urge to take a relaxing...

By Alexandra Hongo
February 16, 2016 | Health & Beauty, Lifestyle

Five Top Japanese Beauty Products to Try in February

Tokyo’s cold and dry winter is in full force in February, so this month I was all about finding products to soothe, moisturize and smooth...

By Alisa Kerr
February 2, 2016 | Health & Beauty

Inspiration and Empowerment at WELL Japan’s Annual Retreat

For over 20 years WELL (Women Educators and Language Learners) has been holding a women-only annual weekend retreat just outside of Tokyo. WELL is an...

By Harumi Gondo
January 26, 2016 | Health & Beauty, Lifestyle

Watch 100 Years of Japanese Beauty Trends in One Minute

We've all seen the "100 years of fashion" videos making the rounds on social media in recent months, but a new one uploaded to YouTube...

By The Savvy Team
January 16, 2016 | Health & Beauty

Ashtanga in Tokyo: Vigorous Workouts with International Yoga Center

Ready for some yoga? Contemplative, peaceful and serene are words we might use to describe this exercise, but a reality check awaits anyone who...

By Bonnie Waycott
January 11, 2016 | Health & Beauty