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Shochu Maven, Masako Furusawa
In Nichinan, Miyazaki, on a little spit of land pinched between the Hosoda River and the Pacific Ocean, stands historic Furusawa Distillery. They make honkaku or “genuine” shochu, which must be...
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From knowing what beauty products to buy to changing your career path to finding the right school for your child, Savvy Tokyo is about providing the most reliable and up-to-date information that...
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Tips To Relieve Back Pain Caused By Working From Home
Working from home has become the new normal for so many people in Tokyo, and we’re all aware of the pros and cons (unlimited snack breaks fall into both categories). For the last few years, many of us...
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Things To Keep In Mind Before Marrying A Japanese Salaryman
According to my Japanese husband, Japanese people have a strong work ethic. Seeing how hard he works at his job makes me believe him. As someone who worked in one of the most successful Indian digital...
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Entrepreneur Mariko Nishimura Bridges Tech and Culture
After coming up through corporate giants like IBM and Adobe, Mariko Nishimura has been running a two-person creative consulting firm Heart Catch for nearly a decade, looping in willing players from...
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Designer Kathleen Reilly Reveals What It’s Like Working in Japan
© Photo by Anthony Falconer Kathleen Reilly has been recognized over the past decade by some of the biggest names in European art and design. Still, accepting an accolade in November 2022 from the...
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Artist and Youtuber Emily Sim (Emirichu) Paints Her Life in Japan
Inspired by manga and anime, Emily Sim of the Emirichu YouTube channel, started drawing as soon as she could hold a pencil. She is a native New Yorker but moved to California when she was 15, around...
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Female Voices of Japan: Exploring Japan’s All-Female Bands and Ensembles
Japan has a treasure trove of musical talent, with numerous all-female and female-led bands spanning diverse genres. While it’s impossible to compile an exhaustive list, we invite readers to begin...
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CrossFit Business Owner Violet Pacileo
Though many daydream about packing in that stressful city life and moving to the deep countryside, the realities of making such a change are something else entirely, especially when you have a family...
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Kei Hirata Is Inspiring The Next Generation
After graduating from Kanda University of International Studies, Kei Hirata was a cheerleader with the United States National Basketball Association team Oklahoma City Thunder (OKC Thunder) before...
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Yurie Collins Navigates Tokyo’s Comedy Scene with Wit and Creativity
© Photo by Yurie Collins Yurie Collins, with a blend of Japanese and American heritage, grew up in a small Japanese town in Wakayama. She pursued theater and literature at college in Boston, later...
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Mai Shoji, Freelance Announcer and Media Maven
Born and raised in Tokyo, Mai Shoji’s career journey reflects a deep connection to her roots and a curiosity about the world beyond. From her early years at Nishimachi International School to her high...
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