Savvy Tokyo - The Essential Guide for International Women and Families in Tokyo

Legally things are better than they seem for women in Japan—at least on paper.

10 Laws that Benefit Women in Japan

By Brooke Larsen
August 20, 2019 | Gender Issues, Lifestyle, Women's Issues

Discover a new way to enjoy the best blooms of the season at these hip cafes

Tokyo’s Top 5 Spots to Enjoy the Edible Flower Trend

By Alicia Hamasaki
August 19, 2019 | Cafes, Food & Drink, Health & Beauty

Ask Hilary: Questions From Readers Answered

Letters from Japan: “Ghosted in Portugal”

By Hilary Keyes
August 18, 2019 | Ask Hilary, Lifestyle, Love & Relationships

Music, Art, Dance And More Summer Festivals

This Week(End): Tokyo Area Events For August 17-18

By The Savvy Team
August 16, 2019 | What's Happening

Kita Shiga Kogen might just be the perfect destination for your summer family trip from Tokyo!

A Mother-Daughter Getaway to the Mountains of Nagano

By Mai Shoji
August 16, 2019 | Adventures, Families

A controversial topic that has some people raging and others scratching their heads

The #KimOhNo Conversation: How Do Japanese People Feel About It Now?

By Jes Kalled
August 15, 2019 | Interviews, Japanese Culture, Lifestyle

Bake with friends, have your cake, and eat it, too!

Cocofulu and Melissa: Bilingual Baking Classes Seasoned with Friendship

By Louise George Kittaka
August 14, 2019 | Cafes, Careers, Community Support, Food & Drink

Tis’ the season to art and chill—literally—in a cool museum

Top 3 Roppongi Exhibitions To See This Summer

By Zoria Petkoska
August 13, 2019 | Art & Culture

Discover the rich history of Japan’s biggest Port City

Sail Training Ship Nippon Maru: A Must-Add To Your Yokohama Itinerary

By Lucy Dayman
August 10, 2019 | Art & Culture, Japanese Culture, Sponsored Post

Festivals, Exhibitions, And Fun In The City Over The Obon Break

This Week(End): Tokyo Area Events For August 10-15

By The Savvy Team
August 9, 2019 | What's Happening

A spa day on lovely Enoshima Island is a wonderful way to spend some quality time with the teen queen in your life!

Mother-Daughter Day Out: Pampering and Connecting at the Enoshima Island Spa

By Louise George Kittaka
August 9, 2019 | Families, Health & Beauty, Lifestyle