Savvy Tokyo - The Essential Guide for International Women and Families in Tokyo

Japan's Seven Spice Powder

Japanese Superfoods: Shichimi

By Luisa Heenan
February 17, 2023 | Food & Drink, Health & Beauty

Get to know four ancient wa-herb and how to enjoy them!

An Introduction to Japanese Herbs

By Elizabeth Sok
February 15, 2023 | Food & Drink, Health & Beauty, Japanese Culture

You Have Me S-mitten

This Week: At Home And Around Tokyo For February 13-19

By The Savvy Team
February 13, 2023 | What's Happening

Ask Hilary: Questions From Readers Answered

Letters from Japan: “Valentines 2023”

By Hilary Keyes
February 10, 2023 | Ask Hilary

Looking Back At Their Legacy

Tokyo Art Scene: Retrospectives

By Nadila
February 9, 2023 | Art & Culture

Start Off With Early Exposure

Fun Ways to Introduce Your Little One to Hiragana

By Elizabeth Sok
February 8, 2023 | Families

Eat, Drink And Be Cozy

This Week: At Home And Around Tokyo For February 6 – 12

By The Savvy Team
February 6, 2023 | What's Happening

Afternoon Tea Favorites In The City

Tokyo’s Strawberry Sweet Sets for Valentine’s Day 2023

By The Savvy Team
February 3, 2023 | Food & Drink, In Season

Demons out and good fortune in!

How to Celebrate Setsubun with Kids

By Elizabeth Sok
February 1, 2023 | Families, In Season

Walking In A Winter Wonderland

This Week: At Home And Around Tokyo For Jan. 30 – Feb. 5

By The Savvy Team
January 30, 2023 | What's Happening

A Simple Recipe for the Small But Mighty Kumquat

Kinkan: The Tiniest Citrus Fruit, With an Edible Peel

By Rika Hoffman
January 27, 2023 | In Season, Food & Drink