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The Savvy 2015 Holiday Gift Guide
It’s box-ticking time—aunt Mary, check! Colleagues, check! Best friend’s brother’s cousin’s partner...geez—it all gets complicated pretty quickly. To help you find your way, here are...
By Juliette Olah
December 9, 2015 |
Lifestyle
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Immerse Yourself in Real Japan at Mihonoseki
According to Hideki Yukawa, Japan’s first Nobel laureate, Mihonoseki is one of the few places in the island nation where you can find “the roots...
By Suzanne Bhagan
December 3, 2015 |
Adventures, Lifestyle
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Charcoal Grill and a View of Tokyo Tower at Steak House Xex
On the top floor of Atago Green Hills Mori Tower, over 180 meters skyward, the dining facilities at Xex make a fantastic destination for those...
By The Savvy Team
November 6, 2015 |
Food & Drink
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The Savvy Guide to Shibuya 109
The iconic Shibuya 109 shopping mall, nicknamed “marukyu,” lies at the heart of Shibuya’s fashion culture. It is situated alongside the famous scramble crossing and...
By Joanna Pearce
November 6, 2015 |
Fashion
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Go Back in Time at Nihon Minkaen
It’s hard to believe that a short 30-minute train journey from Shinjuku station can take you so far back in time. Kawasaki’s Nihon Minkaen is...
By Cheryl White
October 15, 2015 |
Adventures, Lifestyle
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Exploring Nishi Kasai, Tokyo’s Little India
Visions of Bollywood dancers, swirling saris and the wafting aromas of spices filled my head as I trekked across town to discover the enclave of...
By Cheryl White
September 30, 2015 |
Lifestyle
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CareFinder Bridges the Gap Between Parents and Babysitters
Finding a regular, trustworthy babysitter in Tokyo can be both challenging and expensive. Hiring one for an evening through a babysitting agency can quickly make...
By Katharina von Tschurtschenthaler
August 20, 2015 |
Families
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Beyond Meetups and Coworkers: Making Friends in Tokyo
During my first few weeks in Tokyo I instantly entered into a whirlwind of new coworkers, floormates and expats, yet when the dust settled I...
By Carolina Batista
August 19, 2015 |
Lifestyle
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Scuba Diving Excursions with Discovery Divers Tokyo
With summer in full swing, now is a great time to head to the beach or even better, into the water. Japan is surrounded by...
By Bonnie Waycott
July 21, 2015 |
Lifestyle
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Genki Sushi: Perfect for Tokyo Visitors on a Budget
Genki Sushi draws diners from all over the world with two things quintessential to Japan: sushi and super cool robotics. At the Shibuya branch, white...
By Amanda Taylor
June 26, 2015 |
Food & Drink
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Happo-en: A Small but Beautiful Haven in Central Tokyo
I was quite content to wander for an hour or so through the leafy paths and carp filled ponds of Happo-en. The name means "beautiful...
By Cheryl White
June 10, 2015 |
Lifestyle