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Watch 100 Years of Japanese Beauty Trends in One Minute

We've all seen the "100 years of fashion" videos making the rounds on social media in recent months, but a new one uploaded to YouTube...

By The Savvy Team
January 16, 2016 | Style & Beauty, Trending

The Top Five Winter Shoe Trends of 2015

With the cold season starting a little later in Japan than other parts of the world, many of us may still be looking for the...

By Linda Haberberger
December 25, 2015 | Style & Beauty, In Season, Trending

Dressing for Fall 2015’s Biggest Trends

Fall fashion is pretty straightforward. A little bit of denim, knitwear, boots, some variation of an overcoat, and boom, you are a walking pumpkin spice...

By Chanyn Kirtman
October 30, 2015 | Style & Beauty, In Season, Trending

Fall Makeup Trends from Japan’s Top Brands

From drugstore to department store brands, the best cosmetics lines in Japan will begin releasing their fall color collections this month, so it's time to...

By Kelly Wetherille
August 18, 2015 | In Season, Style & Beauty, Trending

Stitch Encounter, Tokyo Disneyland’s Newest Attraction

Take your kids to interact with Disney's most mischievous character at the latest Tokyo Disneyland attraction, Stitch Encounter. This newly opened indoor theater-style attraction lets...

By Jody Pang
July 30, 2015 | Families, Trending

Brooklyn’s Gorilla Coffee Hits Shibuya

Brooklyn-born coffee shop Gorilla Coffee has recently opened in Shibuya and is offering its “mighty strong coffee” along with some other novel menu items. The...

By Kirsty Kawano
February 9, 2015 | Food, Trending

Tokyo Fashion Week Spring 2015: Part 3

Fashion week has officially come to a close, but check out the designers who wrapped up Tokyo’s biggest fashion festival with a bang. Edgy sportswear,...

By Chanyn Kirtman
October 21, 2014 | Style & Beauty, In Season, Trending

Designer Collaborations Highlight Summer’s Top Trends

Some of today’s trending brands have teamed up with top designers to bring you exclusive summer wardrobe basics that will stand out against the originals....

By Chanyn Kirtman
June 6, 2014 | Style & Beauty, In Season, Trending

Tokyo’s Chicest Intersection Gets Some New Faces

Omotesando and Aoyama are two of the biggest shopping destinations in Tokyo, home to flagship stores of top fashion labels and unique building designs by...

By Chanyn Kirtman
May 30, 2014 | Style & Beauty, Trending

Channeling the 90s with Spring’s Top Trends

The trees are drenched in sakura and pastels are decorating the retail windows. It’s official, folks, spring has sprung! The winter wear can be stowed...

By Chanyn Kirtman
April 4, 2014 | Style & Beauty, In Season, Trending