About For Empowering Women
FEW (For Empowering Women in Japan) has a long, rich history spanning more than 30 years and empowering hundreds of women in and outside of...
By For Empowering Women
September 24, 2013 |
Uncategorized
Roti, Roppongi
In the Tokyo food maze, sometimes you need a taste of the familiar. A Tokyo classic since 2001, Roti has managed to stay fresh and...
By The Savvy Team
September 20, 2013 |
Food & Drink
The Kitsch and Quirk of Busan
It was the second week of August when South Korea announced its worst energy crisis. Two power plants stopped operating and government buildings were asked...
By Rebekah Chan
September 19, 2013 |
Adventures, Lifestyle
Day Care Options in Japan
Much has been made of Prime Minister Abe's plan to do away with childcare waiting lists in Japan by adding spots for 400,000 children by...
By Elisabeth Lambert
September 19, 2013 |
Families
Kidzania Tokyo
Tokyo has some great places for little ones to learn while playing, and KidZania is one of the most popular. The concept is simple: children...
By Mia Moranza
September 16, 2013 |
Families
Fall Fashion Essentials
Fall fashion season is upon us, but with the Tokyo heat still having us all in our summer ensembles, it is hard to get in...
By Chanyn Kirtman
September 13, 2013 |
Fashion
Choosing a Stroller for Use in Tokyo
Buying a stroller or buggy to use in Tokyo comes with its own set of specific considerations. With packed trains, lots of stairs, small retail...
By Elisabeth Lambert
September 12, 2013 |
Families
Holistic Sanctuary, Akasaka
On a scorching August afternoon, I arrived at the doors of one of Tokyo‘s newest English-speaking spas, Holistic Sanctuary. Located in a new apartment block...
By Mia Moranza
September 10, 2013 |
Health & Beauty
Legoland Discovery Center, Odaiba
Lego is one of those timeless toys that we all played with when we were kids, and which continues to be as great as it...
By Mia Moranza
September 9, 2013 |
Families
Icon, Omotesando
Tokyo certainly has no shortage of cool clothing boutiques, and now shoppers can add a new destination to their lists: Icon, located in a residential-style...
By The Savvy Team
September 7, 2013 |
Fashion