wellness
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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Grieving from halfway across the world is a heavy feat. Savvy Tokyo spoke with Dr. Mira Simic-Yamashita for some insight on dealing with expat grief. Living overseas can sometimes feel like a complete detachment from reality. In a city as thrilling as Tokyo, it’s easy to get swept up in the excitement and adventure of immersing ourselves in a new culture. Meanwhile, life back in our home country feels as if it stands still. Unfortunately, for many, that blissful bubble can burst with one dreaded phone call—a loved one has passed. Suddenly the city that we’ve come to call home becomes the lonel...
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Anxiety levels are on the rise as people consider a maskless future in Tokyo. Before the sweltering summer heat kicked in, the Japanese government relaxed its guidelines for wearing masks, advising people to remove them where possible to avoid heat-related incidents. For some people, this was music to their ears. No more sweaty chins or running back home when you were halfway to the station and you realized you could feel the breeze against your face. For others, this news incited a whole new level of hidden anxiety. In Japan, the social pressure of wearing a mask may just be the reason why ma...
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Finding professional individual and couples' counseling in Tokyo There may be times in a person’s life when they need someone to talk to. While friends, family and advice columns are all options, sometimes you need to hear an unbiased, professional opinion on a matter. Sometimes, the situation or emotions you’re experiencing are far too personal, too uncomfortable or perhaps even borderline illegal for anyone within your personal life to truly help with. It happens. Talking to a professional is important. More people should do it, in fact. Individual counseling can help with a lot of different...
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An onsen (hot spring) allows you to rejuvenate, cleanse and bond deeper with your body. I am probably one of the few Indians brave enough to visit an onsen in Japan. Where I am from, it is unheard of in our culture to bathe naked among strangers—or even friends and family. We’re taught from a young age to respect our bodies by covering up. Most Indian families encourage modest dressing too. Any clothing item revealing too much skin is a big no-no. Because of my upbringing, I had a tough time initially adjusting to the onsen culture in Japan. My first onsen experience took place in Hakone in 20...
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While other countries boast a vaccine surplus, the rollout in Japan is far behind G7 nations. Should you travel to get your shot? As millions of people in developing countries are victims of unequal access to vaccines to prohibit the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19, Japan faces a different problem: Unlike other nations, it does have enough resources to potentially immunize everyone. Vaccination rollout started out slow in Japan and is picking up pace now. Under the current circumstances, is there anything left to do to get the shot faster, even if it means going somewhere else? And, i...
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