Fuji-Q Highland: An Exhilarating Day Trip from Tokyo
If being projected head-first toward the ground in a free fall sounds appealing to you, then start planning a trip to Fuji-Q Highland. The first...
By Camille Perry
June 11, 2015 |
Lifestyle, Out & About
Matsue: An Underrated Culture Destination
To experience traditional Japan, sometimes you need to leave the city. Considered the second least populated prefecture in the country, Shimane is often bypassed by...
By Suzanne Bhagan
May 21, 2015 |
Lifestyle, Out & About
Spend a Night with Godzilla in Shinjuku
Last month, the Hotel Gracery in Shinjuku debuted a handful of new Godzilla-themed rooms, giving visitors to Tokyo the chance to experience a night like...
By Camille Perry
May 14, 2015 |
Lifestyle, Out & About
Serene Sleep: Stay a Night in a Koyasan Temple
First appear the mist-shrouded mountains, regally rising from the horizon. Then your train races through a towering bamboo grove, each stalk the width of a...
By Jessamine McHugh
May 7, 2015 |
Lifestyle, Out & About
Twenty-Four Hours in Kanazawa
From the moment you step off the train, it is clear how proud Kanazawa is of its new Shinkansen. Shinkansen cakes, Shinkansen crackers, and even...
By Jessamine McHugh
April 23, 2015 |
Lifestyle, Out & About
The 2015 Emerald Ball Tokyo
If you’re looking for a fun yet glamorous way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day weekend in Tokyo, then get ready to kick back your heels...
By The Savvy Team
March 5, 2015 |
Lifestyle
Honolulu: The Savvy Insider’s Guide
Due to its relative proximity and some cultural similarities, Hawaii is a popular destination for those traveling from Japan, but many people stick to the...
By Cheryl White
January 29, 2015 |
Adventures, Lifestyle
Give Your Career a Boost with McGill MBA Japan
Have you ever thought of returning to university? Perhaps you are feeling trapped in your job and want to turn your domestic career into an...
By Katharina von Tschurtschenthaler
January 28, 2015 |
Careers
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
Top Winter Illumination Spots Just Outside of Tokyo
It has become a tradition in my family to head someplace special each year to enjoy some holiday lights. While there are some beautiful illuminations...
By Teresa Ann Koide
December 3, 2014 |
Lifestyle