Twelve Hours in Macau
Lying around 65 kilometers to the west of Hong Kong, Macau is literally a city of duality and worth a visit as one of the...
By Linda Haberberger
December 17, 2015 |
Adventures, Lifestyle
Takashi Murakami’s 500 Arhats at Mori Art Museum
The Mori Art Museum (MAM) is known to host works by some of the world’s most noteworthy artists, and the current exhibition is nothing less...
By Chanyn Kirtman
December 16, 2015 |
Art & Culture
Travel Beauty Tips: Staying Fresh During a Long Flight
For most of us, looking in the mirror at the end of a long-haul flight isn’t much fun. Dry, dull skin, frizzy hair and tired...
By Alisa Kerr
December 15, 2015 |
Health & Beauty
Dars Goes Posh with Omotesando Pop-Up Shop
You know those little bite-sized Dars chocolates that are sold at practically every convenience store and supermarket in the country? Well, they now have some...
By The Savvy Team
December 14, 2015 |
Food & Drink
Ruby Jack’s, Roppongi: Not Just Another Steakhouse
It is hardly a challenge to find a restaurant in Tokyo that will serve you a steak. But getting a good steak (or another cut...
By Kelly Wetherille
December 11, 2015 |
Food & Drink
Dress to Shine this Holiday Season
Tis the season for bonenkais, holiday parties and decking yourself out in the most festive of fashion. Let us take the guessing game out of...
By Chanyn Kirtman
December 11, 2015 |
Fashion
Getting Your Head Around Fascinating Delhi
Coined the city of djinns by writer William Dalrymple, Delhi can easily overwhelm any traveler, from the first timer to the seasoned visitor. However like...
By Suzanne Bhagan
December 10, 2015 |
Adventures, Lifestyle
Gallery Seizan: Approachable Art in Ginza
Are you still looking for a Christmas gift for a very special person? Something with a Japanese touch? Then head to the Ginza district, but...
By Katharina von Tschurtschenthaler
December 9, 2015 |
Art & Culture
The Savvy 2015 Holiday Gift Guide
It’s box-ticking time—aunt Mary, check! Colleagues, check! Best friend’s brother’s cousin’s partner...geez—it all gets complicated pretty quickly. To help you find your way, here are...
By Juliette Olah
December 9, 2015 |
Lifestyle
Holiday Pampering at Andaz Tokyo’s Ao Spa
Between decorating our homes, gift shopping, meal planning and cooking, organizing year-end parties and get-togethers, upholding social commitments, and somehow managing to still complete our...
By Kelly Wetherille
December 8, 2015 |
Health & Beauty
Pros and Cons of the Japanese Public School System
Japanese schools have long been criticized for excessive use of rote learning and cookie-cutter output of students. But as Japanese society changes, its schools are...
By Kirsty Kawano
December 8, 2015 |
Families