Thailand’s Treasures Beneath the Andaman Sea
The sound of exploding firecrackers shattered the early evening calm as our four-day trip across the Andaman Sea got underway. After watching this traditional Thai...
By Bonnie Waycott
April 14, 2016 |
Adventures, Lifestyle
Xvin, Shiodome: Chinese Dining To Impress
With plenty of superb restaurants to choose from in Tokyo, it’s a difficult task to find one that adds something new to the scene. Delicious...
By Alexandra Hongo
April 1, 2016 |
Food & Drink
Azurite: Where Kids Can Play While Parents Work
Azurite is an "oyako" cafe (a cafe targeting parents and children, with a built-in playspace) tucked away about three minutes from Ikebukuro station. The owner,...
By Harumi Gondo
February 25, 2016 |
Families
Tokyo’s Top Five Onsen Style Spas
After several months of oddly warm winter, the temperatures have finally cooled off, which for many of us means the urge to take a relaxing...
By Alexandra Hongo
February 16, 2016 |
Health & Beauty, Lifestyle
Inspiration and Empowerment at WELL Japan’s Annual Retreat
For over 20 years WELL (Women Educators and Language Learners) has been holding a women-only annual weekend retreat just outside of Tokyo. WELL is an...
By Harumi Gondo
January 26, 2016 |
Health & Beauty, Lifestyle
Go Back to Work in Style
Right, time to put the champagne flutes down and dust off your laptop bag. It may be time to hit the desk again, but hey,...
By Juliette Olah
January 22, 2016 |
Fashion
French Style Dining at Brasserie Le Duc, Roppongi
Located in the heart of Roppongi just next to Roppongi Hills, Brasserie Le Duc is hard to miss. Its concept is informal yet elegant and...
By Bonnie Waycott
January 18, 2016 |
Food & Drink
Unleash Your Creativity with Andaz Salon Events
Inspiration is an elusive phenomenon. It’s difficult to articulate, and it’s not easy to generate effectively for others. However, this is exactly the ambition of...
By Juliette Olah
January 6, 2016 |
Art & Culture
Using Entertainment to Teach English to Kids in Japan
If you are a parent in Japan who wants your child to grow up with a global understanding and the ability to converse in English,...
By Harumi Gondo
December 17, 2015 |
Families
Machine Washable Cashmere at Kit and Ace Pop-Up Shop
Yep, you read that right. Machine. Washable. Cashmere. Not only is it easy to care for, but Kit and Ace's signature "technical cashmere" is lightweight,...
By Chanyn Kirtman
November 27, 2015 |
Fashion
A World Renowned Pottery Festival in Tochigi
One of Japan’s great festivals takes place this weekend, and it's a must-visit for lovers of crafts and ceramics. From Saturday, October 31 through Wednesday,...
By Cheryl White
October 29, 2015 |
Art & Culture