The Slow Life on Zamami Island, Okinawa

Have you ever wondered why people from Okinawa are among the longest-living on earth? Scientists can debate the suspected reasons until they're blue in the...

By Katharina von Tschurtschenthaler
April 30, 2015 | Adventures, Lifestyle

Japanese Cheat Sheet: Gardening

With Golden Week beginning, the weather looking fantastic, and Greenery Day just around the corner, it's a great time to head down to your local...

By The Savvy Team
April 29, 2015 | Lifestyle

Celebrating Mother’s Day the Healthy Way

Leading into what will be my first Mother’s Day as a mom myself, I want to gently guide my present buyer into some suitable and...

By Luisa Heenan
April 28, 2015 | Health & Beauty, Lifestyle

Twenty-Four Hours in Kanazawa

From the moment you step off the train, it is clear how proud Kanazawa is of its new Shinkansen. Shinkansen cakes, Shinkansen crackers, and even...

By Jessamine McHugh
April 23, 2015 | Lifestyle, Out & About

Zushi Beach Film Festival 2015

Spring is finally starting to feel like it's here to stay, and what better way to greet it than by watching movies on a beach...

By The Savvy Team
April 22, 2015 | Lifestyle

Furniture Shopping on Meguro’s Interior Dori

Newcomers to Tokyo often express exasperation at what they perceive as a lack of reasonably-priced, quality furniture and interior design stores. It is true that...

By Cheryl White
April 15, 2015 | Lifestyle

The Fascinating Underwater Topography of Miyakojima

Some divers prefer to take it easy, cruising over carpets of coral and taking in the colorful scenery and tropical fish while the sunlight penetrates...

By Bonnie Waycott
April 9, 2015 | Adventures, Lifestyle

Organic Life Tokyo 2015

Organic Life Tokyo, coming up later this month, is one of the biggest yoga events in the Tokyo area, with nearly 80 instructors teaching classes...

By Kirsty Kawano
April 8, 2015 | Lifestyle

Asian Home Furnishings Sale

After a five-year hiatus, one of the Tokyo American Club's most popular events, the Asian Home Furnishings Sale, is back. Don't miss out on a...

By The Savvy Team
April 6, 2015 | Lifestyle

Event Planning in Tokyo, Simplified

If you have ever tried planning a bachelorette party or baby shower in Tokyo, you know it is not always an easy task. While these...

By The Savvy Team
April 4, 2015 | Lifestyle

ISSH Family Festival 2015

The time of year has yet again come for the annual International School of the Sacred Heart (ISSH) family festival. Held each spring at the...

By The Savvy Team
April 1, 2015 | Lifestyle