Explore Tokyo with Gilt City
There's no doubt about it; Tokyo has some of the best restaurants, bars, cafes, spas and salons in the world. But all too often, the...
By Kelly Wetherille
May 1, 2014 |
Lifestyle
Eyelash Extensions in Tokyo from Pro Care Eyelash
If you ask most women what makeup item they can’t live with out, I am going to guess that most will say mascara. Beautiful, defined...
By Alisa Kerr
April 8, 2014 |
Health & Beauty
At-Home Parties for Tokyo Kids
What with small Tokyo homes, busy urban lives and a culture in which entertaining at home is relatively rare, there is a small Japanese market...
By Philomena Keet
March 27, 2014 |
Families
Five Great Learning Apps for Kids
It never ceases to amaze me how quickly today’s kids grasp technology, particularly mobile technology and touch screens. I am guilty, it has to be...
By Mia Moranza
February 27, 2014 |
Families
Tokyo Creators Makes Every Child an Artist
A newly opened art school in Tokyo offers programs for all ages that help kids find their own creative expression through music, painting and other...
By Mia Moranza
February 13, 2014 |
Families
Bikram Yoga Heats Up in Tokyo
With avid devotees such as Jennifer Aniston, Madonna, Lady Gaga and Beyonce, Bikram Yoga was bound to eventually make its way to Japan. It has...
By Luisa Heenan
February 11, 2014 |
Health & Beauty
Ishigaki Island: Diving and More
Just three and a half hours away from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo is a quiet, peaceful world of stunning beaches and excellent dive...
By Bonnie Waycott
February 6, 2014 |
Adventures, Lifestyle
Bondi Cafe, Minami Azabu
While there is no shortage of great places to eat around Hiroo, when I am on the go with kids and a stroller, many are...
By Dinasha Cellura
December 20, 2013 |
Food & Drink
Buying Natural and Organic Foods in Japan
More and more, our foods and personal products are becoming tainted with strange ingredients and preservatives, which are difficult to pronounce even in English. Throw...
By Luisa Heenan
December 17, 2013 |
Food & Drink, 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