Estética Brasil Beauty, Azabudai

No pain, no gain. For a long time, that was what I thought when it came to removing my “hair down there” all on my...

By Ryoko Kokuba
September 24, 2013 | Health & Beauty

Holistic Sanctuary, Akasaka

On a scorching August afternoon, I arrived at the doors of one of Tokyo‘s newest English-speaking spas, Holistic Sanctuary. Located in a new apartment block...

By Mia Moranza
September 10, 2013 | Health & Beauty

Gyrokinesis with Maya Ileto

While I love trying new exercise and fitness styles (I get bored easily and like variety), I am sometimes wary of newish programs that haven't...

By Kelly Wetherille
August 27, 2013 | Health & Beauty

JoliNails, Shirokane

Adjusting to life as a stay-at-home mum and trying to find the time to do what I previously did without a second thought has proven...

By Lisa Gravestock
August 20, 2013 | Families, Health & Beauty

Nua, Omotesando

I visited Nua exactly one week before Savvy's launch date, and my skin was definitely suffering from the stress I was feeling, as well as...

By Kelly Wetherille
August 13, 2013 | Health & Beauty

Toni & Guy, Ebisu

In my first year or two in Japan, I had a lot—and I mean a lot—of really bad haircuts. I have a ton of hair,...

By Kelly Wetherille
August 6, 2013 | Health & Beauty

Spa Tokione, Marunouchi

Whether you need a break from shopping and sightseeing or have a few hours to kill before a train, Spa Tokione, located in the basement...

By Meiko Yoshioka
July 30, 2013 | Health & Beauty

Kora Organics Hits Japan

I've always liked Miranda Kerr. Not only is she a drop-dead gorgeous super model—and in the naturally beautiful kind of way, not the plastic surgery...

By Kelly Wetherille
July 23, 2013 | Health & Beauty

L’Occitane Opens Aoyama Flagship

L’Occitane en Provence, the French company known for its divinely-scented skincare, haircare and body products, opened a new Tokyo flagship in Aoyama on June 28.

By Fashion Headline
July 2, 2013 | Health & Beauty