All posts by TF Tribe

  • Quick family meals: Fusilli pasta with mushrooms

    When you need to get dinner on the table fast, this speedy, delicious fusilli meal won’t disappoint – whether you have young and old children. You need: 250g Fusilli pasta, 200g dried mushrooms,  1 tbsp fresh butter, ...

    • Posted April 4, 2022
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  • A great rooftop restaurant is open for Alfresco season

    If spectacular views across Tokyo is part of what you consider ‘a must’ when dining out, Pignetto’s  200-meter wide rooftop terrace won’t disappoint. Located on the 39th floor of the Four Seasons Hotel in Otemachi, this Covid-era...

    • Posted April 4, 2022
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  • Sayonara plastic utensils and amenities!

    A new law takes effect today in Japan requiring retailers and hotels to cut down on the use of utensils and amenities made from plastic. The law requires businesses that provide 5 tons or more of single-use...

    • Posted April 1, 2022
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  • KDDI has shut down its 3G services. What to do?

    If you still have a mobile phone that exclusively connects to 3G networks and you are a KDDI subscriber, your phone will no longer work. KDDI will terminate its 3G mobile services, affecting subscribers using older gadgets...

    • Posted March 31, 2022
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  • Tokyo’s Covid cases dropping

    Tokyo’s Covid caseload has dropped to 5,374 on Monday, with the daily count falling by 4,258 from the previous week. This is the first tim since Jan 18 that the number has dropped below the 6,000 level....

    • Posted March 8, 2022
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  • Japan takes home record medal haul as Beijing Olympic Games end

    The 17-day Beijing Games ended Sunday night with Japan celebrating record medal hauls. Thomas Bach, IOC president declared the end of the games praising the athletes for their spirit of solidarity and peace. “We share this Olympic...

    • Posted February 21, 2022
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  • Pigeon releases Run fee, its most versatile stroller yet

    Pigeon, one of Japan’s trusted baby supplies and stroller manufacturer,  announces the launch of Run Fee RB2 stroller. The RB2 is a two-way stroller for babies from 1 month to 36 months old equipped with a number...

    • Posted February 21, 2022
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  • Funai Fire Smart TV has a 32″ model. Will you get one?

      On March 5, Amazon and Yamada Holdings will release Funai Fire Smart TV.  These LCD TVs will be available in 4 models: 32-inch HD (54,780 yen) 43″ 4K (109,780 yen),  50″ 4K (120,780 yen) and  55″...

    • Posted February 20, 2022
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  • Your pre-pandemic life is gone for good. Covid is here to stay.

    The unexpected emergence of the Omicron variant in November taught us a lesson-that nature isn’t bringing back our pre-pandemic lives. They have been replaced by virtual learning for schoolchildren, working from home, and limited mobility. Last year,...

    • Posted February 19, 2022
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  • Doraemon has a new film.

    Who doesn’t know Doraemon, the wildly popular 22nd century robot cat with magical powers?  He lives with a boy named Nobita as his official guardian. They have a new movie set for release on March 5, 2021,...

    • Posted February 17, 2022
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  • Study: Covid Transmission at home tricky to prevent.

    Even if a member of the family who has Covid symptoms self-isolated in a separate room, the likelihood of a transmission is still high, according to a new study. Howard Kipen, a professor of environmental health at...

    • Posted February 15, 2022
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  • Omicron variant types detected in Japan likely entered separately

    At least four different types of the dominant omicron coronavirus variant exist in Japan, and they are likely to have entered the country through separate routes, the National Institute of Infectious Diseases has said. Of the four,...

    • Posted February 15, 2022
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  • What does Japan think of Gender Bias?

    When Shiori Ito, a Japanese woman who became a symbol of Japan’s #MeToo movement won a civil case against Noriyuki Yamaguchi, a former broadcast journalist who she sued for rape, the topic of gender bias has become...

    • Posted February 14, 2022
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  • Ryusuke Hamaguchi receives four Oscar nominations for ‘Drive My Car’

    Japanese film director Ryusuke Hamaguchi has carved a name for himself after receiving his first Academy Awards nominations yesterday for his latest film ‘Drive My Car’. The ceremonies will be held on March 27 of this year....

    • Posted February 9, 2022
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  • Want to get free COVID at-home antigen test kits? Here’s how.

    Japan’s hospitals have been flooded by Omicron patients and inquiries about coronavirus tests amid the recent surge in infection. To efficiently cope with the situation, the Tokyo metropolitan government is providing its residents free COVID-19 at-home antigen...

    • Posted February 8, 2022
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  • Standout Japanese Beef Cutlet restaurant has just opened in Yokohama

    This week, a newish beef cutlet restaurant opened its first store in Yokohama on the 6th floor of posh Sakuragicho Colette Mare shopping mall. With more than 50 stores in Japan and no less than 20 overseas,...

    • Posted February 7, 2022
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  • Japan gets ready for mass vaccination of children aged 5-11

    Municipalities across Japan are rushing to prepare COVID-19 vaccinations for children aged between 5 and 11, scheduled to begin in March. Vaccines for children aged 5 to 11 differ from those in the 12 or older group...

    • Posted February 7, 2022
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  • Is there a fraudulent food labeling happening in Japan?

    Japan has always enjoyed an excellent reputation for food safety. However, a damning report by Jiji Press yesterday tells a different story. Consumer trust is beginning to erode in Japan after suspicions emerged that many asari (clams)...

    • Posted February 7, 2022
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  • How to make a vegetable soup that babies love

    At what age do you start feeding baby soup? Although it is common to feed babies with soft vegetables from nine months up, it may be too early for younger babies. From age four months and above,...

    • Posted February 7, 2022
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  • The ski resort in Nagano perfect for weekend getaways.

    What is your family up to this month?  For working moms and dads, managing to pull together fun winter activities that will keep the kids engaged without taking days off work is totally doable if you know...

    • Posted February 7, 2022
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  • The rate of COVID-19 transmission from mom to baby is low.

    Up until now, what we know about the placenta is that it keeps the fetus safe and fed. However, Boston researchers recently revealed its findings in the American Journal of Pathology that it also protects the baby...

    • Posted February 4, 2022
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  • Face ID now works even with a mask on

    Up until now, the face recognition features on your smartphone may not have worked with a mask on. But things have just gotten more useful.The beta version of iOS 15.4 delivered in January 2022,  has added the...

    • Posted February 4, 2022
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  • Japan cuts Quarantine Period for Family Members to 7 Days

    Japan’s health ministry said Wednesday the quarantine period for family members living with COVID-19 patients will be shortened to seven days if they develop no symptoms. Due to a rapid increase in the number of infection cases...

    • Posted February 3, 2022
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  • Singapore brand coffee shop opened in Omotesando

    Flash Coffee, a a global coffee chain brand from Singapore,  has recently opened its first store in Omotesando. Flash Coffee has more than 200 stores in Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Taiwan, Hong Kong and South Korea. Its “grab...

    • Posted February 3, 2022
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  • Pfizer or Moderna: Which booster shot is more effective against Omicron?

    The discovery  of the Omicron variant in Nov 2021 raised concerns about whether fully vaccinated people should go for a booster shot for maximum protection. According to three new studies by the US Centers for Disease Control...

    • Posted February 2, 2022
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  • Godiva has a new chocolate-coated potato chips

    What can be more addictive to snack on while watching your favorite Netflix film than a bag of  salty wave-cut chips?  Add some premium Belgian chocolate to the mix and you’ll experience total epicurean bliss!  Thicker-than-regular potato...

    • Posted January 28, 2022
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  • Louis Vuitton’s “Volt” line releases elegant unisex bracelets

    A charming collection of unisex fine bracelets created by Louis Vuitton’s  artistic director for watches and jewelry Francesca Amfitheatrof, is gaining popularity among fashionistas who go for simple and elegant designs. The new LV Volt fine jewelry...

    • Posted January 28, 2022
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  • Tokyo’s new coronavirus caseloads hit all-time high level

    The number of new coronavirus cases reported in Tokyo on Thursday came to 16,538, hitting a record daily high for the third consecutive day, the metropolitan government said. It has surpassed the previous day’s record  of 14,086...

    • Posted January 28, 2022
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  • Quarantine to be shortened from 10 to 7 Days for close contacts

    Japan’s health ministry is considering shortening the quarantine period for those who had close contact with people infected with the novel coronavirus from the current 10- day rule to 7. The move comes in response to the...

    • Posted January 28, 2022
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  • Study: Omicron survives longer on plastic, skin, than earlier coronavirus variants

    A study conducted by the researchers from the Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine suggests the Omicron variant of coronavirus survives longer on skin and plastic than the earlier variants of the virus like Alpha, Beta, Delta and...

    • Posted January 26, 2022
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