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Kawasaki, in Kanagawa Prefecture, is less than 30 minutes by train from Shibuya. Kawasaki has had a bad reputation in the past as a rough, blue-colla...
With spring fast approaching, there’s no better time to step out and explore Tokyo. As temperatures begin to rise and daylight stretches a little longer into the evening, the city shifts into a season of color and celebration. Whether you call Tokyo home or are visiting for the first time, our curated selection of Tokyo events for March 2026 will help you make the mos...
April marks the start of shinseikatsu—“new life” season in Japan. The season for new apartments, jobs, schools and new everything. By the time you’ve survived the ward office and assembled Nitori shelves, you’re likely running on fumes. We agonize over apartment choices for weeks. But sleep? It’s easy to say you’ll deal with it once you’re settled. Just grab ...
International Women’s Day (IWD) is a holiday celebrated annually on March 8 with a focal point in the women’s rights movement. Here at Savvy Tokyo, we wanted to share with our readers some ways this day can be celebrated in and around Tokyo! First, get to know the history of IWD in Japan, from its early beginnings here in 1923. Then, read on for Tokyo’s many IWD event...
With the number of babies dropping each year, the Japanese government is rolling out one of its most ambitious rounds of family support in years. Starting in 2026, Japan is introducing new family support policies that cover childbirth and ...