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 Homma
February 16, 2016 |
Health & Beauty
Manage Your Weight and Promote Health with Oolong Tea
Despite all the advertisements for pills and potions in Japan citing strange sounding ingredients for weight loss, it is not often that I am intrigued...
By Luisa Heenan
February 9, 2016 |
Food & Drink, Health & Beauty
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
Five Simple Tips for a Heavenly Night’s Sleep
Tick-tock, tick-tock, tick-tock. It’s past midnight, you’re lying in bed, physically exhausted, nowhere near close to sleeping. Your mind rehearses tomorrow’s long to-do list while...
By Alexandra Homma
December 29, 2015 |
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
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