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
A Gourmet Holiday Meal at Home from the Park Hyatt Tokyo
Will you be home for the holidays this year, or are you looking for that perfect gift? The executive chef team at the Park Hyatt...
By Amanda Andrews
December 5, 2014 |
Food & Drink