- Belgium comes to Yamashita Park
- Residential Villa in Phuket Entices Remote Workers With Long-Stay Rates
- Rare pieces of French glass art at the Mirai Museum of Art
- Feast on fresh fish and seafood at the 2024 ‘Sakana’ Festival
- Would you like to ride in a Louis Vuitton gondola lift?
- Naked Snow Aquarium
- Festive lights at Yomiuriland will get you feeling the holiday vibes
All posts by Hana Takahashi-Stewart
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Drinking tea served at a business meeting against Japanese ethics.
Did you know that many of Japan’s long-held beliefs about good manners revolve around tea? Here’s one you probably didn’t know. When you visit a Japanese office on business, it is customary practice to be served a...
- Posted August 19, 2018
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Money and children
Money makes the world go 'round. For kids it's never too early to learn about finance; give them your two cents on the matter!
- Posted July 26, 2010
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Hayao Miyazaki one of Time’s most influential people of 2024
Japanese anime director Hayao Miyazaki is among Time’s 100...
- April 18, 2024
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Luxurious Resort Opens Exquisite Old-World Bar By The Beach
The Anam Mui Ne, an Indochine-era inspired resort in Vietnam’s...
- April 17, 2024
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You can now use d Point card when shopping at Amazon Japan.
With point cards being ubiquitous in Japan, more and...
- April 16, 2024
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Giving your toddler a headstart the Montessori way
According to child development experts, toddlers begin stringing...
- November 30, 2023
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FDA approves Pfizer vaccine for children in the 5-11 age group
The Food and Drug Administration on Friday authorized Pfizer...
- October 30, 2021
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Toy Story Hotel set to open in Spring 2022 at Tokyo Disney Resort
Artist rendering of the Toy Story Hotel at Tokyo...
- October 29, 2021
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New dads who take 6 months paternity leave are losers, says private equity investor
Palantir cofounder Joe Lonsdale, an American venture capitalist is...
- October 29, 2021
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Japan’s Education Minister Wants Class Size Reduced
Japan’s Education minister Shinsuke Suematsu who assumed his role...
- October 28, 2021
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Japan survey finds vaccine immunity level wanes over time in fully vaccinated people especially the elderly
A survey by Soma city in Fukushima reveals the...
- October 18, 2021
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Jon Kent, the son of Superman, is gay in new comics.
The Superboy, Jonathan Kent, son of Clark Kent and...
- October 12, 2021
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UK Children March to Buckingham Palace to Deliver Petition
On Saturday, TV presenter and naturalist Chris Packham led...
- October 11, 2021
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Michelin-starred Sushi train restaurant opens in OmotesandoGinza Onodera, a Michelin-starred restaurant known for sushi and...
- October 11, 2021
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The Strings Omotesando is taking orders for surprise cakes.The Strings Omotesando is gearing up for the Christmas...
- October 1, 2021
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Facebook puts Instagram Kids project on pause amid mental health concerns
The head of Instagram Adam Mosseri said Monday it...
- September 27, 2021
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Emergency status extended in Tokyo and 18 prefectures
Japan extends emergency status over the novel coronavirus pandemic ...
- September 13, 2021
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Doctors warn: Milk Crate TikTok Challenge Can Cause Terrible Injury
If you have children at home, you probably have...
- August 27, 2021
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Meet the Teenpreneurs who just sold their first startup.
Two teen coders from Seattle, Sage Khanuja, 17, and...
- July 27, 2021
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The important life skills children learn in a Karate class.
Karate is in itself both an art form and...
- July 26, 2021
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Skin irritation from prolonged mask wearing? Here’s a fix.
While it it important to continue wearing a mask...
- July 21, 2021
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A Giant Digital Art Garden is Happening at the Tokyo MidtownFamilies may not be able to watch the...
- July 14, 2021
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The Vegan Ramen here is delicious.
As many ramen restaurants in Japan are discovering since...
- July 7, 2021
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Steamed Chicken salad with baby potatoes and lettuceUsing a simple olive oil, roasted garlic and lemon...
- June 21, 2021
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Anna Umemiya misses the greatest dad in the world.
Although the life of model, tv personality and product...
- June 18, 2021
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Study reveals Vegetarians and Pescatarians are less likely to get seriously ill from covid than meat eaters
A new case study, published in the BMJ Nutrition,...
- June 9, 2021
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Why I think Tokyo Disneyland attracts more adults than kids.
While being one of the most profitable imports from...
- March 2, 2021
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When is the right time to go back to work after having a baby?
Having a baby is exciting, exhausting, and expensive. At...
- February 9, 2021
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Japan to stop giving child benefit to high-Income families
Currently, Japan pays a ¥5,000 child allowance as...
- February 3, 2021
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Life is too short to miss out on these tantalizing desserts.
It’s no understatement to say that not only do...
- February 2, 2021
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Japan’s amended Paternal leave may start in October 2022
When Japanese environment minister, Shinjiro Koizumi announced that he...
- January 28, 2021
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Japan’s Immigration Bureau warns foreigners about impostor scammers posing as immigration officials
Impostor scams can cost you money, cause identity theft...
- January 26, 2021
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Registration for entrance examinations to national and public universities nationwide begins today.
A total of 98,896 students aiming to be admitted...
- January 25, 2021
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The most expensive steak sandwich in Japan
Are you ready to spend money on the most...
- January 6, 2021
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Top 10 Kitchen Essentials People Are Buying in Japan
As the pandemic sway more families into eating at...
- December 31, 2020
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Mom in California dies from Covid after giving birth
Vanessa Cardenas Gonzalez, a 33-year old mom in California...
- December 30, 2020
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Keisei Skyliner reserves front car of train for travelers
The Keisei Electric Railway that operates the Keisei Limited...
- December 29, 2020
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“Don’t undercook your meat,” reminds Japan’s health authorities.
With the feasting season upon us, many families will...
- December 26, 2020
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How to make a chunky, delicious Clam Chowder kids love.It’s officially winter. ‘Tis the season for soup...
- December 24, 2020
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Why UK Scientists fear New COVID-19 mutant virus may easily infect children.
Up until now, researchers believed children under the age...
- December 23, 2020
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Japan tightens restrictions on passengers entering the country from the U.K.
Responding to the threat posed by the highly contagious...
- December 23, 2020
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Japan’s recent case count increases slowly but consistently.
According to this week’s COVID update by the World...
- December 23, 2020
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Romain Vandendorpe breaks world record for immersing himself in ice cubes for the longest time.
On December 19, 2020, a 34-year old Frenchman Romain...
- December 22, 2020
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WHO Health for All Film Festival invites film-makers to join the film competition
The WHO Health for All Film Festival invites independent film-makers, production...
- December 21, 2020
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Fuji-Q Highland’s new observation deck to give visitors a premium view of Mount Fuji
The roller coaster at Fuji Q Highland will be...
- December 20, 2020
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Six million light bulbs shine on Sagamiko Pleasure Forest this season
Japan’s largest illumination event, the Sagamiko Pleasure Forest illumination...
- December 15, 2020
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2020 Open Innovation Lounge hosted by Hyundai includes Finland-based startup
FLEXOUND Augmented Audio™ was invited to Hyundai Motor Group’s...
- December 9, 2020
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How to make a French style mocha eclair at home.Although the pandemic has forced families to keep holiday...
- December 7, 2020
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Where to watch dancing sardines in Japan.
Hakkejima Sea Paradise in Yokohama is bringing in “Super...
- November 12, 2020
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Christmas lights go on display in Ginza
Tokyo is always at the forefront of urban illumination...
- November 11, 2020
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Children exposed to violence and abuse likely to age faster, new Harvard study reveals.
Recently published findings (Psychology Bulletin) by researchers at Harvard...
- August 13, 2020
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When babies won’t sleep.
Wide-awake-at-night babies drive first-time parents nuts. The reality of...
- July 10, 2020
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Japan’s Kanagawa prefecture’s coronavirus test is significantly quicker..
WHO-endorsed Nucleic Acid Amplification Tests (NAAT), a method that...
- July 7, 2020
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Japanese life hack products every resident should know.
The kitchen is one of the dirtiest areas of...
- July 2, 2020
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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child play on Tokyo stage in 2022.People in Tokyo will have every reason to get...
- February 14, 2020
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Perfect Winter Getaway: Nagano and KaruizawaFamilies looking for a holiday retreat away from the...
- February 14, 2020
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Forest-style learning: Komazawa Park International School
The school’s increasingly popular forest-style learning is a beacon...
- February 13, 2020
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Chinese garlic is cheap but I won’t be buying it ever again. Here’s why.
We know that when it comes to food, the...
- August 22, 2016
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If you have this line on your palm, you have what it takes to be wealthy and famous.
You know you’ve walked past “Te saw” or palm...
- May 12, 2016
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Hayao Miyazaki one of Time’s most influential people of 2024
Japanese anime director Hayao Miyazaki is among Time’s 100...
- April 18, 2024
