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• Gearing up for the Natsu Matsuri

  Gearing up for the natsu matsuri.

  • Posted June 2, 2017
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• How to get your child’s foot in the door of a modeling agency in Japan

  Break into the world of modeling

  • Posted May 23, 2017
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• Our Family Routine: Exploring Japanese Architecture

  See the city at its best and enjoy a great day out with...

  • Posted May 21, 2017
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• What foreign residents say about quality of family life in Yokohama

  What inspires feelings about a city is the people that make up its community....

  • Posted April 7, 2016
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  Jeremiah D. Welsh Talks Art

  The natural world is an ostensibly simple one. Its beauty, however, is deeply rooted...

  • Posted May 4, 2013
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  Lights galore at Nabana no Sato

  Tokyo’s official messenger signaling the start of winter is expressed through stunning displays of...

  • Posted December 3, 2012
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• Connectivity isn’t the problem. You are.

  We are becoming a less creative society because of our inability to disconnect from...

  • Posted November 1, 2012
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• Planning a children’s Halloween party

  Why not?  It’s a once-a-year event that kids look forward to.  Here are some...

  • Posted September 28, 2012
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• Community News

  National Azabu Supermarket ReturnsAfter a 10-month long break, the new National Azabu supermarket in...

  • Posted August 30, 2012
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• Japan welcomes highly skilled professionals

  Although the population of Japan saw an increase in 2008, the number has consistently...

  • Posted July 31, 2012
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• Community News

  Tomari Beach (Shikinejima) One of seven islands in the Izu peninsula, Shikinejima is located...

  • Posted July 31, 2012
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• Helping children avoid meltdowns during theme park vacations

  Theme parks can be overwhelming and exhausting experiences. There are usually crowds of people...

  • Posted May 31, 2012
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• Parenting expert Juda Carter in Tokyo

  Juda Carter is currently a faculty member at California State University, Fullerton where she...

  • Posted January 31, 2012
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• Musical mom: Eiko Hosaka-Tiernan

  “Speed is the best currency, and life rewards the bold,” sings Eiko Hosaka-Tiernan, vocalist...

  • Posted November 2, 2011
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• Japan changes its immigration policy

  Photo © Elena Derevtsova   Effective July 2012, the Ministry of Justice will implement...

  • Posted September 1, 2011
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• The secret language of parents

  Photo © Elena Derevtsova   It was pretty darn close to my little guy’s...

  • Posted September 1, 2011
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• Camp Roadless’ Performing Arts Summer Camp

  Do you ever wonder what your life would be like if it were a...

  • Posted July 24, 2011
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• Will you be traveling with kids for the summer vacation?

  Photo © Elena Derevtsova   Travelling with small children especially on long haul fl...

  • Posted June 8, 2011
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• Family option: low-rise housing

  It was so unfortunate how the major earthquake rocked buildings in Japan at 2:46...

  • Posted May 15, 2011
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• The new generation of kids and the Internet

  Photo © Elena Derevtsova   Gone are the days when the Internet was only...

  • Posted December 27, 2010
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• What is your ‘why’?

  There are so many reasons as to why someone is successful or not. Look...

  • Posted October 24, 2010
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• Ice paradise

  No matter where in the world, if there’s snow, there are people building snow...

  • Posted September 28, 2010
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• Pottery

  Historians suggest that Japanese pottery vessels made during the Jomon era dates as far...

  • Posted September 28, 2010
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• Suica or Pasmo: what’s the difference?

  How do more than 14 million people get around Tokyo each and every day?...

  • Posted August 30, 2010
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• Get the party started!

  Photo © Elena Derevtsova What: In a fast-paced city like Tokyo, the days seem...

  • Posted July 27, 2010
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• The thrill of rappeling

  We never imagined what great outdoor adventure could be had until we tried rappelling! ...

  • Posted April 29, 2010
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• Rhythm fun: family bonding through Japanese drums

  You live in Japan, so you want to get yourself and your family involved...

  • Posted February 27, 2010
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• New year, new perspective

  With the prolonged economic recession,  more and more financial institutions are opening up to...

  • Posted December 29, 2009
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• Tips for leasing an office space in Tokyo

  Now is the perfect time to establish or relocate your business in Japan. Rents are...

  • Posted October 31, 2009
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• Castles in the Air

  Nothing fuels a child’s imagination more than a castle. Whether it’s storming the keep...

  • Posted October 1, 2009
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