This July, Wish Upon A Star

Tanabata: The Night When Love Prevails

By Shizuka Sakamoto
July 3, 2018 | Art & Culture, Japanese Culture

An unmissable list of shows, films and documentaries about Japan

7 Netflix Shows That Will Help You Understand Japan

By Christy Anne Jones
June 29, 2018 | Art & Culture, Japanese Culture

What Do These Common Expressions Mean In Japan And Why Do They Exist?

From ‘Bari-kyari’ To ‘Himono-Onna’: Japan’s Habit Of Labeling Women

By Aya Satoh Hoshina
May 7, 2018 | Japanese Culture, Lifestyle

The Koinobori, The Armor & The Food Explained

Kodomo No Hi: A Guide To Children’s Day In Japan

By Ai Faithy Perez
May 4, 2018 | Art & Culture, Japanese Culture

Or How To Learn To Appreciate And Enjoy What We Have

Wabi-Sabi: The Japanese Philosophy Of Embracing Imperfectionism

By Lucy Dayman
April 10, 2018 | Japanese Culture, Lifestyle

A deeper look into Japan's creative packed lunches

Love In Every Obento: Japanese Women Reveal The Art Of Boxed-Lunch

By Natsuko Mazany
April 3, 2018 | Food & Drink, Japanese Culture

Praying For Girls' Health And Happiness

Hinamatsuri: Japan’s Girls’ Day Celebration

By Ai Faithy Perez
March 2, 2018 | Art & Culture, Japanese Culture, Lifestyle

Taking One For The Team

Been There, Learnt That: The Ins And Outs Of Japanese School Clubs

By Louise George Kittaka
February 27, 2018 | Families, Japanese Culture

Why Okinawa's Signature Alcohol Should Become Japan's Next Big Hit

Awamori: 5 Reasons Why This Island Sake Deserves Our Attention Now

By Alexandra Homma
February 16, 2018 | Food & Drink, Japanese Culture, Special Promotion

Demons Out, Fortune In!

Setsubun: Japan’s Bean-Throwing Tradition

By The Savvy Team
February 2, 2018 | Japanese Culture, Lifestyle

Coming Of Age Day

Seijin No Hi: Celebrating Japanese Youth’s Rite of Passage

By The Savvy Team
January 8, 2018 | Art & Culture, Japanese Culture, Lifestyle

A (Sometimes Tough) Decision Japanese Married Couples Have to Make

The Holiday Dilemma: With Whom and Where To Spend them With Family

By Aya Satoh Hoshina
December 26, 2017 | Japanese Culture, Lifestyle

Share the season's greetings in traditional Japanese style

All You Need To Know About Japan’s ‘Nengajo’ New Year’s Cards

By Kirsty Kawano
December 15, 2017 | Japanese Culture, Lifestyle

How Japan sends off the year and welcomes the next

12 Essential Japanese New Year’s Family Traditions

By Ai Faithy Perez
December 11, 2017 | Families, Japanese Culture, Lifestyle