Hitomi Nomura, The Tartan Loving Kilt-Maker From Gifu

Bringing Scottish Culture To Japan With Traditional Handmade Kilts

Hitomi Nomura, The Tartan-Loving Kilt-Maker From Gifu

By Kathryn Wortley
May 12, 2021 | Careers, Savvy Spotlight

Tokyo Kaleidoscope

Japan-Based, Melbourne-Inspired Clothing Label Tokyo Kaleidoscope

Choosing Slow Fashion With Vintage Kimono-Dress Maker Lia

By Kathryn Wortley
December 9, 2020 | Careers, Savvy Spotlight

Nina Cataldo

A Conversation With Hafu Ladies Founder Nina Cataldo

Educating, Empowering And Embracing One’s Half-Japanese Heritage

By Kathryn Wortley
November 6, 2020 | Careers, Savvy Spotlight

Exploring A Creative Outlet With Kaila Ocampo

Entrepreneur Brings Kawaii Journaling To The World

Exploring A Creative Outlet With Kaila Ocampo

By Kathryn Wortley
September 4, 2020 | Careers, Savvy Spotlight

Amanda McCready Launching And Nurturing An Online Community In Japan

From Tokyo Newcomer To Community Leader

Launching And Nurturing An Online Community In Japan With Amanda McCready

By Kathryn Wortley
July 30, 2020 | Careers, Savvy Spotlight

Anji Salz Kimono Outfit

How To Wear Japan’s Beloved Garment Your Way

Throwing Away The Kimono Rule Book With Anji Salz

By Kathryn Wortley
June 22, 2020 | Careers, Savvy Spotlight

Holly Thompson

Cross-Cultural Life Lessons Told In Books For All Ages

Bringing Heart To Issues With Storyteller Holly Thompson

By Kathryn Wortley
April 27, 2020 | Careers, Savvy Spotlight

Sarah Crago Grating Cheese Over A Spaghetti Plate

Japan, Australia & Italy Meet In Your Plate

Savoring Truffle Pasta & Red Wine In Omotesando With Sarah Crago

By Kathryn Wortley
March 26, 2020 | Careers, Savvy Spotlight

Tove Kinooka, advocate of sustainability in Japan

One Woman’s Passion To Change The World, One Step At A Time

Inspiring Organizations To Embrace Sustainability In Japan With Tove Kinooka

By Kathryn Wortley
February 21, 2020 | Careers, Savvy Spotlight

Sara Davis Buechner 3 Being a Concert Pianist- An Interview with Sara Davis Buechner

The Acclaimed Musician Talks About Piano, Performing in Japan, and How Coming Out Saved Her Life

Sara Davis Buechner on Being a Transgender Concert Pianist

By Kathryn Wortley
June 19, 2019 | Careers, Community Support, Interviews, Savvy Spotlight

Lead Louise Heal Kawai Being a Translator in Japan Savvy Tokyo Yakuza Moon

How this Manchester lass went from teaching to Texas to translation

Being a Translator in Japan: An Interview with Louise Heal Kawai

By Jessica Esa
June 7, 2019 | Art & Culture, Careers, Savvy Spotlight