
Beyond Meetups and Coworkers: Making Friends in Tokyo
During my first few weeks in Tokyo I instantly entered into a whirlwind of new coworkers, floormates and expats, yet when the dust settled I...
By Carolina Batista
August 19, 2015 |
Lifestyle

Cruise Around Japan this Autumn
Has the shinkansen lots its allure for you? Or are you looking for an unusual way to see some of Japan's most famous sights? This...
By The Savvy Team
August 13, 2015 |
Adventures, Lifestyle

Dancing For The Dead
Bon Odori: Celebrating Obon in Japan
By Ai Faithy Perez
August 12, 2015 |
Lifestyle

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

Share in the Music at Shibuya’s Zunchaka Music Jam Festival
This Sunday, Shibuya will be filled with music, fun and good vibes for the first Shibuya Zunchaka music festival, and you are invited to be...
By Kirsty Kawano
August 5, 2015 |
Lifestyle

See Hawaii with Your Taste Buds
You'd be forgiven for thinking that eating out in Honolulu was all ranch dressing and fries on the side. Most major food chains are represented...
By Cheryl White
July 23, 2015 |
Adventures, Lifestyle

Easy Tips for Wearing a Yukata
Japan's summer festival season has just started and it's time to pull out your yukata again! In Tokyo, fireworks festivals are happening almost every weekend...

Scuba Diving Excursions with Discovery Divers Tokyo
With summer in full swing, now is a great time to head to the beach or even better, into the water. Japan is surrounded by...
By Bonnie Waycott
July 21, 2015 |
Lifestyle

Do Fukuoka Like a Local
Fukuoka is rapidly emerging as one of the most exciting holiday destinations of 2015: a buzzing art scene, a full nightscape of Michelin stars, world-renowned...
By Jessamine McHugh
July 16, 2015 |
Lifestyle, Out & About

Yakushima: Where the Forest Meets the Sea
The circular island of Yakushima lies off the coast of Kagoshima prefecture in southern Japan. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, its spectacular green forests and...
By Bonnie Waycott
July 9, 2015 |
Adventures, Lifestyle

Day Trip Around the World at Tobu World Square
In the mountains of Tochigi prefecture there is a extraordinary treasure. Surrounded by lush greenery is a miniature world theme park where 100 of the...
By Camille Perry
July 2, 2015 |
Lifestyle, Out & About