Going Paleo in Japan

With many celebrities, professional athletes and health food gurus advocating its benefits, the Paleo Diet is something you've probably heard a lot about recently....

By Luisa Heenan
May 12, 2015 | Food & Drink, Health & Beauty

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

Recipe: Niku Jaga

A quintessential staple of Japanese home cooking, this braised meat and potato dish is both easy to prepare and satisfying. Often called the national dish...

By Mariko Nakamura
April 20, 2015 | Food & Drink

Tokyo’s Coolest Eyewear Shops

Tokyo has to be one of the best places in the world to shop for quality eyewear, when you consider the ultimate combination of high...

By Alisa Kerr
April 10, 2015 | Fashion

Guam: Something for Everyone

Long thought of as a “poor man’s Hawaii,” the beautiful island of Guam is a hidden gem in the Pacific waiting for you to discover....

By Cheryl White
March 19, 2015 | Adventures, Lifestyle

Tokyo Fashion Week Fall 2015: Part 1

Tokyo fashion week is back, bringing with it a bevy of new trends that we can expect to see on the streets come autumn. The...

By The Savvy Team
March 18, 2015 | Fashion

Recipe: Matcha Chia Pudding

With the spring weather approaching, you might find your body craving foods that are a little fresher and lighter. We have previously looked at the...

By Luisa Heenan
March 17, 2015 | Food & Drink, Health & Beauty

Run Tokyo with Namban Rengo

If you enjoy running and like to have some company while doing it, then book your Wednesday nights, lace up your running shoes, and join...

By Katharina von Tschurtschenthaler
March 4, 2015 | Health & Beauty, Lifestyle

Boudoir Day Spa, Jingumae

It seems that spring is indeed in the air and starting to tease us Tokyoites into shedding our down coats, winter boots and gloves that...

By Alisa Kerr
March 3, 2015 | Health & Beauty

Rich Land, History and Culture in the Oki Islands

Spectacular views, horses and cows grazing in the distance, fascinating rock formations and delicious seafood are just some of the things you can find on...

By Bonnie Waycott
February 6, 2015 | Lifestyle, Out & About

Starting Your Own Business in Japan

Are you a so-called "plus one“ who came with your partner to Japan, but is itching to be something other than a homemaker? Are you...

By Katharina von Tschurtschenthaler
December 17, 2014 | Careers, Lifestyle