Seasonal Picks

Three Gorgeous Tokyo Spots for Autumn Colors

By Elisabeth Lambert
October 16, 2013 | Lifestyle

Elana Jade: Organic Beauty in Azabu Juban

With over 10 years of experience as a beauty therapist and a grounding as a personal trainer, Elana Jade, founder of the eponymous all-organic salon...

By The Savvy Team
October 15, 2013 | Health & Beauty

Estnation, Roppongi

The two-floor Estnation store at Roppongi Hills has long been a favorite of ours, so we were a bit bummed when it temporarily closed this...

By The Savvy Team
October 11, 2013 | Fashion

Halloween 2013 in Tokyo

Around 2,000 years ago, ancient Celtic tribespeople in Ireland began celebrating Samhain, which in the Irish language means “end of summer.” October 31 was actually...

By Mia Moranza
October 10, 2013 | Families

Club on the Park, Shinjuku

I can’t help feeling that if Scarlett Johansson’s Charlotte had just gone to her hotel’s spa, she wouldn’t have been so sulky through "Lost in...

By Sandra Barron
October 8, 2013 | Health & Beauty

Matsuri Madness: Autumn 2013

Although summer is officially over, the myriad of festivals occurring in and around Tokyo hasn’t diminished. In fact, the new season brings with it a...

By Elisabeth Lambert
October 7, 2013 | Families, Lifestyle

Six Western Health Foods You Can Buy in Japan

It is widely accepted that, overall, the Japanese diet is far healthier than that of most Western countries. Farmers markets are common, fruits and vegetables...

By Kelly Wetherille
October 7, 2013 | Food & Drink, Health & Beauty

Workshop: When to Seek Professional Help for Your Child

It is the very rare parent who, at some point during a child’s development, does not have some difficulty in managing the child. As...

By The Savvy Team
October 7, 2013 | Families

Double Tokyo, Nishi Azabu

In Tokyo, it is believed land can carry the curse or fortune of what has once stood there. If true, this tucked away spot in...

By The Savvy Team
October 4, 2013 | Food & Drink

Rag & Bone Pop-Up Shop, Shinjuku

Since it launched just over a decade ago, Rag & Bone has grown to become a favorite among models and celebrities for its cool, effortless...

By Kelly Wetherille
October 4, 2013 | Fashion

Idee’s Fall Fabric Campaign

Are you looking to decorate a new home, or just update your current one? For most of us, as renters in Tokyo, often one of...

By Kelly Wetherille
October 2, 2013 | Lifestyle