All posts by Samantha Green

  • A place where you can have an honest-to-goodness donburi meal!

    Given the social distancing requirements at this time, families should really avoid long waits at restaurants. That doesn’t mean limiting your freedom of choice in food selection to take-out. But one that’s best eaten fresh is donburi,...

    • Posted June 13, 2020
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  • Two new drink flavors will be on offer at Lindt Cafe.

    When I told people, I don’t go to cafés other than Lindt, I got a few quizzical looks. Having been raised in Europe, it seems only natural that my need for enjoyment and experience matters more than...

    • Posted March 9, 2020
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  • Review: Shopping for Children’s clothing at Gotenba Premium Outlet

    Since moving to Tokyo, we have gone from being a family of three to a family of five. The biggest budget item for us is clothing which can make shopping decisions, when buying for 3, very challenging....

    • Posted February 13, 2020
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  • Habits are hard to break. Why not start washing your hands correctly?

    We all know people wash their hands, but did you know that a study says only 5 percent of people do it the right way ? A few doctors in Japan I asked say washing the hands...

    • Posted December 3, 2019
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  • Show your hair and skin some LOVE

    You don’t have to skip the outdoors or avoid the sun to protect your skin and hair from environmental damage! DHC, Japan’s leading cosmetic expert gets to the root of the problem with these amazing Japanese products...

    • Posted September 3, 2019
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  • Light Summer Meal: Macaroni and Kidney beans

    My family loves swimming and all we want to do on our summer vacation is to swim.  With us spending morning and afternoon lazing by the beach working our summer tans, the kids often get hungry. This...

    • Posted July 29, 2018
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  • Communicating offline

    Right, of course, the Internet. There is no need to panic on the morning of a dinner party for seven, when answers can always be found at the click of a button. No need to compile a...

    • Posted December 12, 2016
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