Savvy Tokyo

20/12/2025

Planning to visit Japan’s shrines and temples? Here’s what goshuin are and how to get your first stamp.

Here’s what goshuin are, why people collect them and how to get your hands on some shrine and temple stamps.

20/12/2025

Learn how you can enjoy mizuhiki this Christmas and New Year’s in Japan.

Mizuhiki is the ancient Japanese art of knot-tying. Learn how you can enjoy mizuhiki this Christmas and New Year’s in Japan.

20/12/2025

Move over cookies! Unlike in many western nations, where Christmas cakes must share their holiday crown with a wealth of other sweets, from candy canes to gingerbread, in Japan, cake reigns supreme. Discover the delicious history of the Japanese Christmas cake below!

Move over cookies, in Japan, cake reigns supreme. Learn more about the Japanese Christmas cake and the history behind its popularity.

19/12/2025

Looking for places to go to, to feel the holiday spirit? We've put together this list of must visit events we think you'll love.

Have the best holiday season yet with this list of curated Tokyo events for December 2025. From where to go and how to best welcome 2025!

19/12/2025

Japan’s anti-aging skincare secret lies in gentle, consistent daily care and paired with a non-skippable SPF worn every day, all year round. ☀️

Here’s the full list of budget-to-luxury breakdown of Japanese skincare staples with prices and quantities 👇

🧼 Cleanser
Senka Perfect Whip Collagen Cleanser — ¥658 / 120ml
Sekkisei Miyabi Ultimate Facial Wash — ¥5,500 / 200ml

💧 Toner
Sana Nameraka Honpo Medicated-Wrinkle Lotion Toner — ¥1,210 / 200ml
SK-II Facial Treatment Clear Lotion Toner — ¥10,450 / 160ml

🌤️ Day Serum
Melano CC Medicated Premium Serum — ¥1,359 / 20ml
Decorté Liposome Advanced Repair Serum — ¥12,650 / 50ml

🌙 Night Serum
KISOCare 2% Retinol Serum — ¥3,163 / 20ml
Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Contour Serum — ¥14,850 / 30ml

👁️ Eye Cream
Sana Soy Milk Wrinkle Care Eye Cream — ¥1,100 / 220g
Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Eye Cream — ¥7,150 / 15g

✨ Essence
Kosé Moisture Mild White Wrinkle Care Essence Lotion — ¥1,400 / 230ml
Grace One Wrinkle Care White Moist Essence — ¥3,300 / 180ml

🧴 Moisturizer
Hada Labo Gokujyun Anti-Aging Wrinkle Cream — ¥990 / 50ml
Sensai A.S. Cream — ¥20,900 / 40ml

🌞 SPF
Koi-Gokujyun UV White Gel — ¥2,100 / 90g
Orbis Wrinkle Bright UV Protector SPF50+ — ¥3,850 / 50g

🧖 Face Mask
Lululun Precious Face Mask Balance — ¥1,980 / 32 sheets
Shiseido Benefiance Pure Retinol Intensive Revitalizing Mask — ¥14,190 / 6 sheets

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18/12/2025

Daiso has Christmas covered this year, from festive decorations to DIY crafts and everything in between. Here's an affordable guide to holiday shopping in Japan.

Daiso has Christmas covered this year, from festive decorations to DIY crafts. Here's an affordable guide to holiday shopping in Japan.

18/12/2025

For over 40 years, Shicchy’s Charity Fair has been bringing high fashion to the Tokyo masses. With major price cuts and a portion of the profits donated to worthy causes, it’s a win-win for shoppers.

Shicchy’s Charity Fair offers major price cuts with a portion of the profits donated to worthy causes, so it’s a win-win for shoppers.

17/12/2025

Christmas is just around the corner and if you’re still looking for the perfect Christmas tree, we’ll help you find one that ticks all the boxes!

Christmas is just around the corner and if you’re still looking for the perfect Christmas tree, we’ll help you find one that ticks all the boxes in Japan!

17/12/2025

Winter has officially arrived and Tokyo is wrapping itself in outerwear that’s warm, stylish and full of character. Here’s what’s trending.

Winter has officially arrived, and coat trends in Tokyo are wrapping people in outerwear that’s warm, stylish and full of character.

17/12/2025

From twinkling markets to perfectly wrapped gifts, Christmas shopping in Japan is merry, magical and full of festive surprises!