Museum Hopping in Karuizawa
To escape the heat and humidity of Tokyo's summer, the highland resort town of Karuizawa has always been a favorite. Just a quick 70-minute shinkansen ride from Tokyo...
By Sandra Isaka
August 5, 2014 |
Lifestyle, Out & About
Sponsored: Fiji with the Family
Fiji is renowned for its beautiful beaches, friendly locals, and peaceful vibe. Given the welcoming nature of Fijians and their appreciation of children, it can...
By Hotels Combined
July 31, 2014 |
Adventures, Lifestyle
Lingerie Francaise Exhibition
Whether you are looking to escape the extreme weather conditions or for an excuse for a fun ladies' night, mark your calendars for one of...
By Chanyn Kirtman
July 18, 2014 |
Fashion, Lifestyle
Niijima: A Seaside Paradise
Miles of deserted white sandy beaches, azure water, rolling waves, cloudless blue skies, and open-air onsen. These are just some of the things you can...
By Megan Waters
July 3, 2014 |
Adventures, Lifestyle
Enoshima: Sun, Sea and Sanctuary
At the center of the Shonan resort area lies Enoshima, a popular seaside destination to which locals and visitors alike flock in the summer months....
By Megan Waters
June 19, 2014 |
Lifestyle, Out & About
Volunteer Divers Help with Underwater Recovery in Tohoku
More than three years have passed since the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami, but hardly a day goes by without some mention of the disaster....
By Bonnie Waycott
June 4, 2014 |
Lifestyle
Audition to Join the Pirates of Tokyo Bay
Tokyo's leading bilingual comedy group, the Pirates of Tokyo Bay, is holding open auditions this summer. Anyone interested in giving improv comedy a shot is...
By The Savvy Team
May 28, 2014 |
Lifestyle
The Third Kind: Being Still in Phuket
For most of us, there are two kinds of vacations. The high-adventure, super active, push-your-personal-limits kind, and the lazy, indulgent, lay-on-the-beach-with-a-coconut-drink kind. With three jobs...
By Cynthia Popper
May 22, 2014 |
Adventures, Lifestyle
Uniqlo’s New DIY T-Shirt Service
In a world of fast fashion and designer spinoffs, original pieces seem obsolete. Well what if we told you that one-of-a-kind fashion is right at...
By Chanyn Kirtman
May 19, 2014 |
Fashion, Lifestyle
Exploring the New Brisbane
Sandwiched between the Sunshine Coast up north and the Gold Coast down south, Brisbane has long been a stopover for visitors en route to the...
By Bonnie Waycott
May 8, 2014 |
Adventures, Lifestyle