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By on January 30, 2012
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The New Supermarket In Town
Foreigner-friendly Motomachi Union supermarket in Yokohama has newly opened a branch in Roppongi on December 14, 2011. Unlike the usual fare, Union Motomachi Roppongi is open 24 hours targeting the needs of neighbouring urban dwellers.  

Owned by the Keikyu Union Group Ltd.,  Union Motomachi has long been known for supplying high quality foods. Motomachi Union Roppongi is located on the first floor of the newly constructed high-rise residential tower, The Roppongi Tokyo.

What’s unique about Motomachi Union supermarket?

Deli
A hike to the Deli is all it takes for those who haven’t got the time to prepare dinner or simply running low on energy to cook. Union Motomachi’s Deli corner has reasonably priced take away energy packs.  Although their menu differs each day, a typical roast beef and mashed potato pack for example sells for ¥598.  A tomato caprese salad pack sells for ¥498.  

Wines and Spirits
For the most part, Motomachi Union’s  wines and spirits are selected by a connoisseur and imported  from leading wine producing countries i.e. France, Italy, Chile, Australia and other regions.  A wide array of Japanese sake and whisky are also available.

Dried Fruits and Nuts
Natural metabolism boosters have a special corner at Union where all sorts of dried fruits and nuts packed in tall, elegant containers can be found.   Price range ¥389-¥580

Breads and Pastries
Freshly baked European traditional breads and pastries greet you at the entrance.  
¥230~

World’s No. 1 Luxury Hotel
The Shangri-la Hotel Tokyo was voted as the world’s number one luxury hotel by serial travellers from across the globe through the popular travel-related internet site, Trip Advisor.  

The Travellers’ Choice Award 2012 selection was based on luxury hotels four stars and up.  It is the first time a hotel in Japan to win the first place.  About 60 million worldwide visitors posted articles and comprehensive evaluation of hotels in Asia, Europe, America, and Africa. Shangri-La Hotel, Tokyo, opened in March 2009 as Japan’s first Shangri-La hotel brand.  The Shangri-la brand is a family-centric hotel one that offers its guests a warm Asian style of hospitality.
www.shangrila.com/jp

TUJ encourages overseas students to come to Japan for a 6-week summer  intensive program on Japan after 3/11
Temple University, Japan Campus (TUJ) will hold a six-week summer intensive program in June-July 2012 with topics related to Japan after the 3/11 earthquake.

While TUJ’s usual summer semester courses are 10 weeks long, this special short program is designed to fit academic calendars of various educational institutions of different countries, thereby making it easier for overseas students to attend. With a timely topic as well as official university credits awarded upon successful completion, it is expected to encourage college students in various countries to take advantage of their summer vacation and visit Japan.

This summer intensive program consists of three courses: (1) Rebuilding Japan: Social and Political Implications of the Great East Japan Earthquake, Tsunami and Fukushima Nuclear Crisis on Japanese Society, (2) Japanese Popular Culture, and (3) Practical Japanese for Non-Majors. Each course will have two or three intensive classes (six hours total) a week between June 6 and July 18, 2012.

Students are recommended to take at least two courses in order to gain a comprehensive understanding of modern day Japan, but enrollment in just one course is also possible. Upon successful completion of each course, three academic credits will be awarded by Temple University.

Since the total length of stay in Japan can be less than seven weeks including orientation and other events, students who apply from overseas do not have to apply for a student visa.* This is expected to encourage students from overseas to come visit Japan during their summer vacation.

Japanese students -including those who come home temporarily from study abroad during summer break- can also enroll by meeting certain qualifications. This is a great opportunity for Japanese students to learn about their own country from different perspectives.

This summer intensive program is not only open to students. Anyone can enroll, regardless of occupation or nationality, as long as they meet the qualifications as non-degree-seeking students and prove to have college-level English writing skills.

*Note: Only for those who come from countries with which the Japanese government has a visa-waver agreement for a short stay of under three months.

See course descriptions: http://www.tuj.ac.jp/events/2012/0606.html

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