Party Like a Celebrity at the Black Card Cabaret
If you've ever wondered what's like to attend an Oscars afterparty, now is your chance to find out. Following a hugely successful "night at Gatsby's...
By The Savvy Team
January 28, 2016 |
Lifestyle
Inspiration and Empowerment at WELL Japan’s Annual Retreat
For over 20 years WELL (Women Educators and Language Learners) has been holding a women-only annual weekend retreat just outside of Tokyo. WELL is an...
By Harumi Gondo
January 26, 2016 |
Health & Beauty, Lifestyle
L’Occitane Cafe, Shibuya: An Organic Treat for the Senses
Standing at the scramble crosswalk outside Shibuya station, it's easy to feel at the center of the earth, as thousands of people pass you by...
By Bonnie Waycott
January 25, 2016 |
Food & Drink
Go Back to Work in Style
Right, time to put the champagne flutes down and dust off your laptop bag. It may be time to hit the desk again, but hey,...
By Juliette Olah
January 22, 2016 |
Fashion
French Style Dining at Brasserie Le Duc, Roppongi
Located in the heart of Roppongi just next to Roppongi Hills, Brasserie Le Duc is hard to miss. Its concept is informal yet elegant and...
By Bonnie Waycott
January 18, 2016 |
Food & Drink
Watch 100 Years of Japanese Beauty Trends in One Minute
We've all seen the "100 years of fashion" videos making the rounds on social media in recent months, but a new one uploaded to YouTube...
By The Savvy Team
January 16, 2016 |
Health & Beauty
Entertaining Kids in Fukuoka
While it may not be an obvious choice of destination for the winter break, Fukuoka is where I found myself over the recent New Year...
By Harumi Gondo
January 14, 2016 |
Families
Discover Up-and-Coming Artists at White Space Omotesando
The white floor paint has barely dried, and the smell of the colorant only just faded. A few weeks have passed since the opening of...
By Katharina von Tschurtschenthaler
January 13, 2016 |
Art & Culture
Ashtanga in Tokyo: Vigorous Workouts with International Yoga Center
Ready for some yoga? Contemplative, peaceful and serene are words we might use to describe this exercise, but a reality check awaits anyone who...
By Bonnie Waycott
January 11, 2016 |
Health & Beauty
Veg Out in Eat More Greens, Azabu Juban
For vegans or vegetarians, the prospect of finding anything to eat in Tokyo can be daunting, considering Japan is a country where vegetarianism is still...
By Bonnie Waycott
January 11, 2016 |
Food & Drink
Discover the Natural Indigo Blues of Okura, Daikanyama
If, when shopping in Tokyo, you find yourself bored by numerous look-alike mainstream stores, all selling the same kind of clothes, you should check out...
By Linda Haberberger
January 8, 2016 |
Fashion