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

Maquillage Pop-Up Shop in Omotesando

In celebration of its 10th anniversary, popular Japanese makeup brand Maquillage will be opening a pop-up shop later this month in Omotesando. It has also...

By The Savvy Team
November 10, 2015 | Health & Beauty

Five Top Japanese Beauty Products to Try in November

I love makeup just as much as the next girl, but any woman's beauty regime needs to start with the basics. So this month, I'm...

By Alisa Kerr
November 3, 2015 | Health & Beauty

This Video Teaches You Japanese Girls’ Makeup Secrets

Shiseido recently released the video below on its YouTube channel, with the caption in Japanese saying, "the makeup secrets of high school girls." The video...

By The Savvy Team
October 20, 2015 | Health & Beauty

Five Top Japanese Beauty Products to Try in October

September may be the official start to autumn in Japan, but the temperatures usually don't really start to drop until October. This month is a...

By Alisa Kerr
October 6, 2015 | Health & Beauty

Jill Stuart Brings a Beauty Party to New Harajuku Store

Later this week, Jill Stuart Beauty will open a new store in the Tokyu Plaza Omotesando Harajuku shopping center, but it won't be just another...

By The Savvy Team
September 15, 2015 | Health & Beauty

Five Top Japanese Beauty Products to Try in September

September marks the official beginning of autumn, which means a new season of trends and, eventually, cooler weather. It's a great time to start switching...

By Alisa Kerr
September 1, 2015 | Health & Beauty

Fall Makeup Trends from Japan’s Top Brands

From drugstore to department store brands, the best cosmetics lines in Japan will begin releasing their fall color collections this month, so it's time to...

By Kelly Wetherille
August 18, 2015 | Health & Beauty

Sea and Snow: Outdoor Fun with Tokyo Snow Club

Despite its very wintery sounding name, Tokyo Snow Club (TSC) is an outdoor event-oriented group that offers a wide range of outdoor activities throughout the...

By Bonnie Waycott
August 11, 2015 | Health & Beauty, Lifestyle