Spend a Night at Gatsby’s Mansion
Admit it. You were secretly (or, perhaps, not-so-secretly) jealous of Carey Mulligan and Leonardo DiCaprio when you saw them dancing, drinking, and partying the night...
By The Savvy Team
January 19, 2015 |
Lifestyle
2015 TELL Lifeline Phone Counselor Training Program
TELL, one of Tokyo's longest-running and highest regarded non-profit support organizations, will be holding a training program for those interested in helping out in their...
By The Savvy Team
January 13, 2015 |
Lifestyle
The Oki Islands: Diving into the Sea of Japan
Enter the underwater realm of the Sea of Japan and you are sure to notice certain things. First, there is the environment that surrounds you,...
By Bonnie Waycott
January 8, 2015 |
Adventures, Lifestyle
Toast The New Year in Style High Above The City
Ring in 2015 with with a fancy dinner and amazing view from the Andaz hotel. Andaz Tavern, the hotel’s main dining venue, is located on...
By The Savvy Team
December 22, 2014 |
Lifestyle
Taking It Slow in Hakone
Life in any big city tends to bring with it a whirlwind of business meetings, deadlines, social functions, and other commitments. Tokyo often seems to...
By Kelly Wetherille
December 18, 2014 |
Lifestyle, Out & About
Starting Your Own Business in Japan
Are you a so-called "plus one“ who came with your partner to Japan, but is itching to be something other than a homemaker? Are you...
By Katharina von Tschurtschenthaler
December 17, 2014 |
Careers, Lifestyle
Japanese New Year’s Postcards
If you have been watching Japanese TV or have been to a post office in the last week you will notice a lot of advertisements...
By Mia Moranza
December 11, 2014 |
Families, Lifestyle
Top Winter Illumination Spots Just Outside of Tokyo
It has become a tradition in my family to head someplace special each year to enjoy some holiday lights. While there are some beautiful illuminations...
By Teresa Ann Koide
December 3, 2014 |
Lifestyle
Minakami Onsen Weekend Getaway
Minakami Onsen, a region in Gunma Prefecture, about 150 kilometers northwest of Tokyo is the perfect place to do some great and challenging hikes during...
By Katharina von Tschurtschenthaler
November 23, 2014 |
Lifestyle, Out & About
Through the Mosaic Looking Glass
Not only Roman remains or medieval castles. There is a place in Italy where time does not exist and where a magical and mystical atmosphere...
By Chiara Pace
November 14, 2014 |
Lifestyle
Swedish Christmas Bazaar 2014
The Japan contingent of SWEA, the worldwide non-profit organization for Swedish and Swedish-speaking women, is again gearing up to hold its annual Christmas bazaar. At...
By The Savvy Team
November 5, 2014 |
Lifestyle