Spend a Night at Gatsby’s Mansion
Admit it. You were secretly (or, perhaps, not-so-secretly) jealous of Carey Mulligan and Leonardo DiCaprio when you saw them dancing, drinking, and partying the night...
By The Savvy Team
January 19, 2015 |
Lifestyle
The Oki Islands: Diving into the Sea of Japan
Enter the underwater realm of the Sea of Japan and you are sure to notice certain things. First, there is the environment that surrounds you,...
By Bonnie Waycott
January 8, 2015 |
Adventures, Lifestyle
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
The Ultimate in Japanese Foundations
Japanese cosmetics. The phrase alone conjures the formidable reputation this country holds in the beauty industry, and for good reason. Innovative, stylish, and high quality,...
By Cynthia Popper
November 28, 2014 |
Health & Beauty
Hoi An: A Magic Getaway
Vietnam. As far as holiday destinations, it’s an occasionally overlooked pick. While many Tokyoites head to Thailand or Indonesia to play in the sand, Hoi...
By Cynthia Popper
October 10, 2014 |
Adventures, Lifestyle
Kansai Diving: Exploring The Waters Off Wakayama
If you're curious about diving in Kansai, you might want to check out the southern curve of Wakayama prefecture. Kushimoto is a scene of fishing...
By Bonnie Waycott
September 11, 2014 |
Adventures, Lifestyle
Sapporo: The Savvy Insider’s Guide
Located on Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido, Sapporo is often portrayed as a cold, snowy and remote city most famous for the 1972 Winter Olympics...
By Sandra Mileo
August 21, 2014 |
Lifestyle, Out & About
Niijima: A Seaside Paradise
Miles of deserted white sandy beaches, azure water, rolling waves, cloudless blue skies, and open-air onsen. These are just some of the things you can...
By Megan Waters
July 3, 2014 |
Adventures, Lifestyle
A Night Out Like the Parisiennes
“The bottle's not important as long as it gets you drunk.” Or, as it was originally said, "Qu'importe le flacon, pourvu qu'on ait l’ivresse.” ...
By Ryoko Kokuba
November 7, 2013 |
Food & Drink, Uncategorized
Hong Kong Right Now
Hong Kong is constantly moving, always forward and never backwards. Standing still on the street is enough to warrant a push or a shove from...
By Rebekah Chan
October 17, 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