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Japan is famous for its facial sheet masks, but with all the choices out there these days, how can we tell them apart? Japanese facial sheet masks are beloved by beauty enthusiasts all over the world. Some people incorporate these face-shaped cloths soaked in various skin-rejuvenating ingredients into their skincare routines every day. Whether you have or haven’t tried a facial sheet mask before, here’s our Savvy Tokyo deep dive into the history and benefits of this go-to skincare product. Read on to find out some of the most common ingredients in these sheet masks and how they can benefit you...
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This little powder not only packs a punch in the spiciness department, but is on fire in the nutritional stakes, too! Shichimi togarashi (commonly known as shichimi) is translated as “seven spice powder” and includes ground red chilli peppers, Szechuan peppers, citrus peel, sesame seeds (white and black), ginger and nori, all combined into an amazing seasoning powder blend of complementary tastes. Some variations may also include a mixture of hemp seeds, poppy seeds, garlic or shiso. Health benefitsShichimi was invented by a Japanese herbal medicine expert in the Edo period, with the intention...
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If you love rosemary and mint, read on to learn all about Japan’s indigenous herbs whose captivating aromas and tastes have been commonly used in Japanese cooking and traditional medicine. With shiso, yomogi, kuromoji and mitsuba in your pantry, you’ll have an all-natural arsenal to battle aches and pains and winter colds, all while indulging in aromatherapy! Western herbs are well known for their health and relaxation benefits. Who among us hasn’t had a cup of peppermint tea to calm down, massaged in a lavender cream before bed or basked in the comforting aroma of rosemary-baked vegetables? J...
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For those of you who dream of having nothing but flawless skin, it’s time to try out some of Savvy Tokyo’s ultimate Japanese skincare product picks. We all say “New Year, New Me” at the start of the year. And what’s the first step of action you can take to become a new you? By doing a Marie Kondoand clearing out your beauty cabinet. It’s that time of year to toss all those products you never use and—dare I say—expired products out, out, out! Here at Savvy Tokyo, we offer a variety of carefully selected, popular Japanese skincare products that target individual skin issues such as dry skin (esp...
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In Japan, the citrus fruit yuzu brings a burst of brightness that cuts through the longest night of the year: the winter solstice. Although the daylight fades earlier and earlier each day as we get deeper into winter, when the sunshine-yellow yuzu (Japanese citrus) hits the supermarket shelves, it’s hard not to get excited. Its cheery color, energizing scent and immune-boosting properties make yuzu the natural choice to remedy a variety of winter woes. Traditionally, the winter solstice is celebrated by taking a yuzu-steeped bath that perfumes the entire room with an invigorating aroma—a pract...
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If you’re in the market for a new fragrance for autumn/winter 2022, there’s no better place than to look at Savvy Tokyo’s round-up of favorites below. The enchanting fragrances are guaranteed to make you feel confident and smell fabulous. Japan is a country known for both its beauty and skincare products. But we often forget that Japan also has a top spot in the perfume industry with famous brands like Kenzo, Shiseido and Issey Miyake. You may notice that a lot of Japanese perfume brands lean towards producing natural, smooth, flowery, subtle scents. This is what makes them have some of the be...
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Working from home can be a real pain in the — back! Try some of these tips and tricks to help prevent and relieve back pain. 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 have found ourselves reluctantly leading a more sedentary lifestyle, and without the walk to the station or the quick errands around the office, many people are starting to feel the effects physically. Considering that very few people have a home office, or perhaps even own...
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With food prices on the rise, there’s no time like the present to start eating locally and sustainably in Japan. As we’re baking in the sweltering heat of this year’s summer, it’s hard to tell what is feeling the burn more these days, our bodies, our pocketbooks or our planet. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed in times like these, but sometimes even making small personal changes can make a world of difference. Case in point: vegetables. While eating more vegetables and consuming more locally have become far-reaching rallying cries, in food-insecure Japan especially, choosing local, sustainable and...
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