Japanese Superfoods: Sesame

Sesame seeds have a long history, with research tracing their use dating back to almost 3000BC. Although they are thought to have originated in India,...

By Luisa Heenan
November 17, 2015 | Food & Drink, Health & Beauty

Vegetarian Night at Crayon House

Tucked away neatly amongst the side streets of ultra-hip Omotesando is a humble organic gem that is sure to satisfy those wanting to snuggle closer...

By Juliette Olah
November 13, 2015 | Food & Drink

Summer Fashions to Help You Beat the Heat

Tokyo’s humid season is upon us (for many of us, our hair is the first indicator), and while most welcome the summer sun with open...

By Chanyn Kirtman
June 13, 2015 | Fashion

Going Paleo in Japan

With many celebrities, professional athletes and health food gurus advocating its benefits, the Paleo Diet is something you've probably heard a lot about recently....

By Luisa Heenan
May 12, 2015 | Food & Drink, Health & Beauty

Celebrating Mother’s Day the Healthy Way

Leading into what will be my first Mother’s Day as a mom myself, I want to gently guide my present buyer into some suitable and...

By Luisa Heenan
April 28, 2015 | Health & Beauty, Lifestyle

The Health Benefits of a Mediterranean Diet

With Greek Independence Day on March 25, this is the perfect opportunity to acknowledge this amazing country and, most importantly, its cuisine! Not only does...

By Luisa Heenan
March 24, 2015 | Food & Drink, Health & Beauty

Meditate on Your Noodles at Ichiran Ramen

As a language student in Fukuoka prefecture in the 1990s, one of my regular hangouts was a discreet noodle bar called Ichiran Ramen. It was...

By Joanna Pearce
January 23, 2015 | Food & Drink

David’s Deli, Mita

One cold winter’s day, feeling sad and a bit under the weather, I had the good fortune to stumble upon a local restaurant and delicatessen...

By Cheryl White
November 12, 2014 | Food & Drink

Ladurée Salon de Té, Nihonbashi

After a spot of shopping in Tokyo’s Ginza district, I was lured into Ladurée to try some of the world’s most famous macaroons. Unfortunately and...

By Leilani R. Gobaleza
September 8, 2014 | Food & Drink

Event Report: One-Day Cooking School at Le Cordon Bleu

Have you always wanted to cook authentic French cuisine while learning practical cooking tips from an experienced Le Cordon Bleu master chef? I did. And...

By Megan Waters
June 30, 2014 | Food & Drink

Japanese Superfoods: Miso

Although the rest of the world may have jumped on the kale, coconut oil and raw cacao obsession of “super foods,” we are so lucky...

By Luisa Heenan
May 20, 2014 | Food & Drink, Health & Beauty