All posts tagged "Community"

  • HOMELESSNESS in Japan

    ccording to the 2014 statistics by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, there are 7,508 homeless people in Japan of which up to 6,929 are men. It’s hard to believe that in our prosperous host country,...

    • Posted July 10, 2015
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  • Meet Priscilla

    While mulling over our scheduling issues and who’s lined up next to interview, I met by chance an interesting kindergartner who virtually grabbed my attention. Priscilla or “P”, as she is fondly called by people close to...

    • Posted July 8, 2015
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  • Are our kids in Tokyo safe from sexual predators? Statistics tell us.

    For many years, Japan has been a society where kids’ independence is supported. In Tokyo, most kids of elementary school age commute daily to and from school, alone, with a very small chance of being kidnapped or...

    • Posted June 14, 2015
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  • Meet Tracy Slater

    “Different social styles, similar family values” Even with a great divide among religions and races across the world, love works in wonderful ways. American freelance writer Tracy Slater, found love in Japan with a Japanese husband. But...

    • Posted May 11, 2015
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  • Little Pizzaiolas in training

    “Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.” Believing in empowering kids by teaching them how to cook, Domino’s Kids Pizza...

    • Posted May 11, 2015
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  • Your dining guidebook in Japan

    If all you can handle at Japanese restaurants is omizu kudasai or arigatou gozaimasu and don’t know what to say next at different situations while out and about in Japan, arm yourself with Situational Japanese: Dining in...

    • Posted April 9, 2015
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  • Frizzy, damaged hair? What’s the cure?

    Brazilian Blowout! Going to curl-focused stylists every couple of weeks is nearly impossible for moms whose parenting and work duties keep them too busy. Indeed, there are tons of quick-fix styling products in the market but those...

    • Posted March 11, 2015
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  • She quits her day job to start Japanese homestyle cookery classes

    Four years ago Mayuko Okada was a sub manager for a cosmetic company. At work, she met a Japanophile couple touring Japan from Finland with whom a friendship blossomed. Because of the couple’s love for Japanese culture...

    • Posted February 16, 2015
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  • Mumpreneur turns hobby into business

    Has it ever occurred to you that you could run a business in Tokyo by doing what you love while raising a family? 32-year old mum Seema Bardia found her passion in baking and did just that....

    • Posted February 16, 2015
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  • Mornington Crescent: British Home Style Baking

    Although Japanese people are generally lovers of all things sweet, they avoid the cloying kind. Western pastries in particular are widely viewed as excessively sweet. Thanks to the active campaigning of culinary cognoscentis, the critics are beginning...

    • Posted December 15, 2014
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  • The Truscott family : “Do as much research as possible before coming over. “

    With two small kids in tow (Thomas, 3 years old, and Harrison 15 months), Bree and husband left home to live in Japan. Being new to the country, we asked Bree how she is getting on with...

    • Posted October 3, 2014
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  • Minato city prepares families for major earthquakes

    In 2012, Scientists in Japan had predicted that Tokyo will experience another shake in the 7 magnitude range  by or around 2016 which could put 8.9 million people’s safety under threat. When the March 11, 2011 earthquake...

    • Posted October 3, 2014
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  • The Cialdinis: Family on a mission

    A few weeks back, I was invited to a party where I met a young mum named Veronica. She introduced herself as a mum to seven kids. “Seven?” I asked. “Yes, I have seven children, and that’s...

    • Posted September 8, 2014
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  • Lock and Roll

    Rushing to to the gate to catch a flight on time? Get one of these slick Micro Kickboards, a 3-wheeled carry-on-luggage that will get you there in a jiffy. The collapsible luggage scooter easily fits into standard...

    • Posted August 9, 2014
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  • Coco doco?

    It’s right here in the land of the rising sun. Kirin’s Tropicana Coconut water finally made it to Japan in time to beat Tokyo summer heat after enjoying popularity in the US. A more refreshing way to...

    • Posted August 9, 2014
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  • Tips for hiring a party photographer in Tokyo

    To estimate how much budget you should allocate for photographers to cover your party,  start by understanding what work you expect to be done and how much budget you want to spend  before you even begin your...

    • Posted July 12, 2014
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  • They make fun party cakes in Tokyo

    Kyle’s Good Finds American homestyle baking, Mr. Kyle designs any cake theme from a picture for any occasion with free delivery.   www.kylesgoodfinds.com              

    • Posted July 12, 2014
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  • C’est Joli

    JoliNails, a one-stop shop for all things fun and glam offers exciting party packages for kids in Tokyo. In search of where to fete your baby Gaga’s next big day? Tired of boring parties? Parents – a...

    • Posted July 12, 2014
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  • The K. International School student who came close to winning the Bee GAUTHAM GANESH ELANGO

    nglish is neither Gautham’s nor his parents’ mother tongue but he placed second in the last Japan Times Spelling Bee contest, beating all the other 35 hopefuls. Gautham speaks Japanese, English as well as Tamil. We asked...

    • Posted June 12, 2014
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  • Up close with Japan Times Spelling Bee winner MICHAELLA BOSTROM

    arch 22 was a great day for 14-year old Michaella Bostrom, a student of Kakegawa International Christian School in Shizuoka prefecture, who took home the trophy for winning the 5th Japan Times Spelling Bee contest. Her winning...

    • Posted June 12, 2014
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  • A chat with Noemi Meneses Inoue, the foreign-born mom in Japan politics

    Not known to many, the politically active Councillor of Sumida ku was born on foreign soil and is a woman. How’s that possible? TF finds out. Born in La Paz, Bolivia in December 1961, Noemi Inoue completed...

    • Posted June 10, 2014
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  • Happy Father’s Day!

    June 15 is Father’s day. What better way to show your appreciation and respect to the coolest dad in the world than by surprising him with something cool? The Techie Dad If your dad enjoys watching movies,...

    • Posted June 10, 2014
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  • Splash of Colour

    You no longer have to endure the Tsuyu (rainy season), embrace it by adding  a bit of colour.  Since the introduction of festival fashion from the likes of a young Kate Moss back in the day, good...

    • Posted June 5, 2014
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  • Tokyo Moms’ favorite hairdressers open a new salon in Azabu Juban

    I often hear gaijin moms ask other mothers where their children get a good hair cut in Tokyo. More often than not, the name “Kei” comes up. For 16 years Kei Sato was a professional hair cutter...

    • Posted May 7, 2014
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  • Top French Chefs in Tokyo help global humanitarian projects

     n collaboration with the Embassy of France and renowned French chefs from around the culinary community in Japan, Doctors of the World will showcase gourmet delights at a charity event on 3rd June, 2014 (Tuesday), to raise...

    • Posted May 1, 2014
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  • The Baker family – Yokohama life: “Culturally diverse, convenient, kid-friendly”

    Where are the Bakers originally from? Bill was born in New Jersey and was there until 21 years old. I was born in the Philippines and moved to Hawaii’s North Shore at age 3. On a scale...

    • Posted April 7, 2014
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  • What could happen if everyone crossing Shibuya station was looking on their smartphone?

    As the number of smartphone users rise, so does related accidents. Giant cell phone provider NTT Docomo, concerned about these accidents, initiated a simulation of what could happen if everyone’s attention crossing the lanes was on their...

    • Posted April 3, 2014
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  • Weekend top grosser Frozen Beats Doraemon in sales

    If  you had spotted a crowd of little people and adults on queue outside the theatres last weekend, that’s because  it was the opening of Disney’s new 3D Animation film, Frozen (Japanese title: Anna to Yuki no...

    • Posted March 19, 2014
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  • Signed, sealed, delivered

    Japan, a country with nearly 20,000 interracial marriages a year that end in divorce has finally joined the Hague Convention after constant pressure by the United States and member countries from Europe. This means that Japan will...

    • Posted March 12, 2014
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  • 2013 Top 10 baby names in Japan

    Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance has released the top baby names in 2013.  Yuuma for boy and Yuna for girls remain to be the top favorites in Japan according to the survey.    Here are the top 10 names...

    • Posted January 8, 2014
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