Taking It Slow in Hakone

Life in any big city tends to bring with it a whirlwind of business meetings, deadlines, social functions, and other commitments. Tokyo often seems to...

By Kelly Wetherille
December 18, 2014 | Lifestyle, Out & About

Starting Your Own Business in Japan

Are you a so-called "plus one“ who came with your partner to Japan, but is itching to be something other than a homemaker? Are you...

By Katharina von Tschurtschenthaler
December 17, 2014 | Careers, Lifestyle

Sponsored Video: Airbnb

If you are unfamiliar with one of the hottest new trends in Global travel then take a look at the video below. Airbnb are at...

By Mia Moranza
December 13, 2014 | Uncategorized

Savvy’s Guide to Holiday Dressing

The city is illuminated and the season of festive fetes is in full swing. Our calendars are filling up with celebrations, and with all the...

By Chanyn Kirtman
December 12, 2014 | Fashion

Japanese New Year’s Postcards

If you have been watching Japanese TV or have been to a post office in the last week you will notice a lot of advertisements...

By Mia Moranza
December 11, 2014 | Families, Lifestyle

Recipe: Healthy Christmas Pudding Balls

With all of the festive celebrations, dinners, parties this time of year, many of us tend to overindulge in food, especially at the sweets table....

By Luisa Heenan
December 8, 2014 | Food & Drink

Work at Nicolai Bergmann!

Four positions available at the Nicolai Bergmann Flagship Aoyama location

By The Savvy Team
December 5, 2014 | Careers

A Gourmet Holiday Meal at Home from the Park Hyatt Tokyo

Will you be home for the holidays this year, or are you looking for that perfect gift? The executive chef team at the Park Hyatt...

By Amanda Andrews
December 5, 2014 | Food & Drink

Corto Moltedo Is Coming to Japan

Luxury accessories brand Corto Moltedo held a trunk show in Tokyo last month and Savvy was there to get the details on this fast growing...

By Chanyn Kirtman
December 5, 2014 | Fashion

Top Winter Illumination Spots Just Outside of Tokyo

It has become a tradition in my family to head someplace special each year to enjoy some holiday lights. While there are some beautiful illuminations...

By Teresa Ann Koide
December 3, 2014 | Lifestyle

Wa Space Christmas Gift Ideas

Have you started to hear the ting, ting-ting-a-ling of sleigh bells a-ring-a-ling? Perhaps you’ve been dreaming of a white Christmas or is jack frost nipping...

By Cheryl White
December 3, 2014 | Art & Culture