Ask Hilary: Questions From Readers Answered

Letters From Japan: “He Doesn’t Have Any Pictures Of Us!”

By Hilary Keyes
June 16, 2019 | Lifestyle, Relationships

Gallery: For A Special Dad

10 Unique Father’s Day Gifts From Japan

By The Savvy Team
June 11, 2019 | Families, Lifestyle, Shopping

Before Fireworks, It's Time For Fireflies To Light Up The Tokyo Sky

5 Places To See Fireflies In Tokyo This Summer

By Anisa Kazemi
June 5, 2019 | Lifestyle, Seasonal Trends

What type of leave can you take when you get ‘that call,’ but you’re overseas?

Taking Bereavement Leave As a Foreign Worker in Japan

By Hilary Keyes
May 31, 2019 | Lifestyle, Practical Information

Once it was born, it will be flushed away and gone — this July!

A Day At Yokohama’s Unko Museum With The Kids

By Emily Clemenson
May 29, 2019 | Art & Culture, Lifestyle, Trending Now

This giant shrine tucked away in bustling Tokyo is a brilliant slice of tranquility

Meiji Jingu Shrine: Tokyo’s Most Famous Spiritual Landmark

By Kelsey Lark
May 23, 2019 | Lifestyle, Out & About

Arigato! Sayonara!

How To Break Up With Your Partner In Japanese

By Hilary Keyes
May 22, 2019 | Lifestyle, Relationships

Taking a Look at the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Realities Women Face

Where Does Japan Stand In Its Approach To Women Rights in 2019?

By Brooke Larsen
May 21, 2019 | #MeToo, Lifestyle

Think culture shock is rough? Try moving back to a place you thought you knew!

What It’s Like to Experience Reverse Culture Shock After Leaving Japan

By Brooke Larsen
May 14, 2019 | Lifestyle

Tokyo Neighborhood Strolls

Nakano: A Guide To Tokyo’s Underground Otaku And Foodie Paradise

By Jessica Esa
May 9, 2019 | Lifestyle, Out & About, Tokyo Neighborhoods

From giant burgers to toilet paper, here's how Japan's retail market is celebrating the new era

The Coolest, Cutest And Strangest Reiwa Products You Can Buy In Japan Now

By Lucy Dayman
May 6, 2019 | Latest Trends, Lifestyle, Trending Now