One of Japan’s Few Female Master Brewer-Distillers

Shochu Maven, Masako Furusawa

By Jessica Kozuka
December 29, 2021 | Careers, Savvy Spotlight

Keeping two kids safe in a metropolis is bound to have ups and downs

5 Things I Learned From Being A Nanny In Tokyo

By Kiri Falls
September 22, 2021 | Careers

5 Easy Ways to Save Cash, Time and Stress

Stretch Your Yen: Budget Tips for Women Working in Japan

By Chiara Terzuolo
July 30, 2021 | Careers, Lifestyle

Empowering People To Shine While Fostering Ties With Clients

Chief Relationship Officer Sarah Bull Brings A Personal Touch To Business

By Kathryn Wortley
June 23, 2021 | Careers, Savvy Spotlight

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

How Foreign Women Can Help Change Japan’s Patriarchal Business World

Battling Ingrained Sexism in the Japanese Workplace

By Chiara Terzuolo
April 5, 2021 | Careers, Women's Issues

Our top articles that got us through the year

The Best Of Savvy Tokyo For 2020

By The Savvy Team
December 30, 2020 | Careers, Savvy News

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

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

A Conversation With Emmy Najima

Afro-Textured Hair In Japan: Decolonizing The Afro

By Serah Alabi
September 9, 2020 | Careers

Entrepreneur Brings Kawaii Journaling To The World

Exploring A Creative Outlet With Kaila Ocampo

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