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
Five Top Japanese Beauty Products to Try in January
As we enter January the temperatures continue to drop and the dead of winter gets even closer, so this month's recommended beauty products are all...
By Alisa Kerr
January 5, 2016 |
Health & Beauty
Work up a Sweat at Bion Hot Yoga Studio
With the deep of winter fast approaching, staying warm is undoubtedly on top of everyone's list and if you're a yoga fan, you can't go...
By Bonnie Waycott
December 22, 2015 |
Health & Beauty
Travel Beauty Tips: Staying Fresh During a Long Flight
For most of us, looking in the mirror at the end of a long-haul flight isn’t much fun. Dry, dull skin, frizzy hair and tired...
By Alisa Kerr
December 15, 2015 |
Health & Beauty
Holiday Pampering at Andaz Tokyo’s Ao Spa
Between decorating our homes, gift shopping, meal planning and cooking, organizing year-end parties and get-togethers, upholding social commitments, and somehow managing to still complete our...
By Kelly Wetherille
December 8, 2015 |
Health & Beauty
Five Top Japanese Beauty Products to Try in December
The final sprint towards the new year has officially begun, and like many others, I always have the best intentions of buying thoughtful and suitably...
By Alisa Kerr
December 1, 2015 |
Health & Beauty
Japanese Superfoods: Sesame
Sesame seeds have a long history, with research tracing their use dating back to almost 3000BC. Although they are thought to have originated in India,...
By Luisa Heenan
November 17, 2015 |
Food & Drink, Health & Beauty