Italian Cuisine and Wagyu Beef at La Goccia, Shirokanedai

Something was vaguely familiar about this restaurant on Meguro-dori. Friends had raved about this relative newcomer to the Shirokane area and we were keen to...

By Cheryl White
December 29, 2014 | Food & Drink

Toast The New Year in Style High Above The City

Ring in 2015 with with a fancy dinner and amazing view from the Andaz hotel. Andaz Tavern, the hotel’s main dining venue, is located on...

By The Savvy Team
December 22, 2014 | Lifestyle

Fresh, Custom Salads at Crisp Salad Works, Azabu Juban

Roy Miyano is a restauranteur who knows how to give Tokyoites what they want. I've been a fan of his establishments ever since he opened...

By Kelly Wetherille
December 19, 2014 | Food & Drink

Innovative Strollers

Now that my eight-month-old is ready for a bigger stroller, I have been doing a bit of research on the latest options that are available...

By Mia Moranza
December 18, 2014 | Families

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