Roti, Roppongi
In the Tokyo food maze, sometimes you need a taste of the familiar. A Tokyo classic since 2001, Roti has managed to stay fresh and...
By The Savvy Team
September 20, 2013 |
Food & Drink
The Kitsch and Quirk of Busan
It was the second week of August when South Korea announced its worst energy crisis. Two power plants stopped operating and government buildings were asked...
By Rebekah Chan
September 19, 2013 |
Adventures, Lifestyle
Monki, Harajuku
Swedish fast-fashion company H&M may be better known for its namesake brand, but now one of its other labels has entered the Tokyo shopping scene....
By The Savvy Team
September 6, 2013 |
Fashion
About Tokyo Mothers Group
Tokyo Mothers Group is a support and networking group for English-speaking parents in and around Tokyo, although we do have members further afield as well....
By Tokyo Mothers Group
September 3, 2013 |
Uncategorized
JoliNails, Shirokane
Adjusting to life as a stay-at-home mum and trying to find the time to do what I previously did without a second thought has proven...
By Lisa Gravestock
August 20, 2013 |
Families, Health & Beauty
Suji’s, Azabudai
When most people think of American food, they think of traditional, homemade dishes like apple pie, backyard-grilled hot dogs and tuna casserole. We all have...
By The Savvy Team
August 19, 2013 |
Food & Drink
Fiji with Kids
With two children under two, it seemed that holidays with couple time and lazy afternoons spent lying by the pool sipping cocktails were now luxuries...
By Elisabeth Lambert
August 15, 2013 |
Families
Toni & Guy, Ebisu
In my first year or two in Japan, I had a lot—and I mean a lot—of really bad haircuts. I have a ton of hair,...
By Kelly Wetherille
August 6, 2013 |
Health & Beauty
The Coffee Shop, Daikanyama
On a small Daikanyama side street near the bridge crossing the Yamanote line and just up from Meiji-dori you will find a hidden caffeine haven...
By Lauren Shannon
August 5, 2013 |
Food & Drink
Yakushima: Get Back to Nature in an Island Paradise
A tiny island located just under three hours from Tokyo, Yakushima is well known for its pristine natural beauty. But what many people don’t know...
By Kelly Wetherille
July 18, 2013 |
Adventures, Lifestyle
Summer Music Festival Style
Big Beach Festival has come and gone, but Fuji Rock, Summer Sonic and a host of other outdoor music festivals are just around the corner....
By Kelly Wetherille
July 5, 2013 |
Fashion