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
Tokyo Sewing Lessons with the Sewing Circle
When she first started the Sewing Circle, Melanie Uematsu held classes in her own kitchen. But at a certain point her husband intervened: the kitchen...
By Katharina von Tschurtschenthaler
October 29, 2014 |
Lifestyle
Autumn at the Noboribetsu Spa, Hokkaido
It’s autumn in Japan and all over the country the colors of fall are beginning to show. One of the more beautiful displays can be...
By Cheryl White
October 23, 2014 |
Lifestyle
Rent-a-Dog at Dog Heart, Yoyogi Hachiman
If you've always wanted a dog, but living restraints wouldn't allow it, head to Dog Heart in Yoyogi where you can experience all the delights...
By Amanda Taylor
October 22, 2014 |
Lifestyle
Hoi An: A Magic Getaway
Vietnam. As far as holiday destinations, it’s an occasionally overlooked pick. While many Tokyoites head to Thailand or Indonesia to play in the sand, Hoi...
By Cynthia Popper
October 10, 2014 |
Adventures, Lifestyle
Colorful Gifts and Clothes at Sou Sou, Aoyama
If you are looking for unusual Japanese gifts with a modern twist then you will love the Sou Sou boutique. Sou Sou (which means “yes,...
By Joanna Pearce
October 9, 2014 |
Families, Fashion, Lifestyle
Gleam Furniture, Moto Azabu
Making a space your own when you're not sure how long you'll be there can be a tricky thing, and it's one of the reasons...
By Kelly Wetherille
October 8, 2014 |
Lifestyle
Beach Combing in Uraga
An hour south of Tokyo is the seaside city of Yokosuka. Perhaps best known for the huge United States Naval Base that sits to one...
By Cheryl White
October 2, 2014 |
Lifestyle, Out & About
Feeling at Home in Provence
"Dantes rose and looked forward, when he saw rise within a hundred yards of him the black and frowning rock on which stands the Chateau...
By Chiara Pace
September 25, 2014 |
Adventures, Lifestyle
Kansai Diving: Exploring The Waters Off Wakayama
If you're curious about diving in Kansai, you might want to check out the southern curve of Wakayama prefecture. Kushimoto is a scene of fishing...
By Bonnie Waycott
September 11, 2014 |
Adventures, Lifestyle
Sumo’s Grand Tournament Returns to Tokyo
In just a few short weeks the Sumo Grand Tournament will be back in Tokyo, with matches scheduled between September 14 and 28. Ticket sales...
By Amanda Andrews
September 3, 2014 |
Lifestyle