Unleash Your Creativity with Andaz Salon Events
Inspiration is an elusive phenomenon. It’s difficult to articulate, and it’s not easy to generate effectively for others. However, this is exactly the ambition of...
By Juliette Olah
January 6, 2016 |
Art & Culture
Five Top Japanese Beauty Products to Try in January
As we enter January the temperatures continue to drop and the dead of winter gets even closer, so this month's recommended beauty products are all...
By Alisa Kerr
January 5, 2016 |
Health & Beauty
Escape the Shibuya Crowds at Royal Garden Cafe
On the second floor of the Hotel Unizo near Shibuya's Tokyu Hands is a stylish, spacious establishment that's sure to satisfy vegans, vegetarians and meat...
By Bonnie Waycott
January 4, 2016 |
Food & Drink
A Weekend Getaway in Kuala Lumpur
With Malay, Chinese, Tamil and a host of other nationalities, Kuala Lumpur is one of the most ethnically diverse cities in Asia. Year-round tropical climate,...
By Suzanne Bhagan
December 31, 2015 |
Adventures, Lifestyle
Celebrate New Year’s in Japan Like a Local
Every New Year season in Japan, you will hear people say “akemashite omedeto gozaimasu” (明けましておめでとうございます, literally, opening congratulations). It’s a mouthful to say, but thankfully...
By Ai Faithy Perez
December 30, 2015 |
Art & Culture, Lifestyle
Tokyo’s Top Five Cafes for Book Lovers
Sometimes nothing can replace the luxury of spending an afternoon in the company of a good book and a freshly brewed cup of coffee. Luckily,...
By Alexandra Hongo
December 28, 2015 |
Food & Drink
The Top Five Winter Shoe Trends of 2015
With the cold season starting a little later in Japan than other parts of the world, many of us may still be looking for the...
By Linda Haberberger
December 25, 2015 |
Fashion
Healthy Food and Free Play at Organic Cafe Lulu
Located just a three-minute walk from Kiba station on the Tozai line, Organic Cafe Lulu is what the Japanese call an "oyako" cafe, meaning it...
By Harumi Gondo
December 24, 2015 |
Families, Food & Drink
Izumo, the Land of the Gods
In addition to the castle town of Matsue, the San’in region is home to many of Japan’s founding myths. Shimane Prefecture, in particular, has a...
By Suzanne Bhagan
December 24, 2015 |
Adventures, Lifestyle
Shopping at Setagaya Boroichi, Tokyo’s Largest Flea Market
Shopping at posh department stores in Tokyo certainly has its cool vibe, but if you’re in search of something old and gold that won’t cost...
By Alexandra Hongo
December 23, 2015 |
Lifestyle