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A world of sabotage, espionage, assassination, and a knack for looking good in black!
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A Trip To Edo Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum
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Pool and fun rides at Tokyo Summerland
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The ski resort in Nagano perfect for weekend getaways.
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Namja Town and its weird ice cream flavors
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Mizutaen orchard opens for the persimmons-picking season.
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Twin Ring Motegi
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French style forest park opens in Yokohama
Kids today know little about the world outside the classroom and free outdoor play...
- Posted September 2, 2019
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Be a Camp Pro in Japan. Know Where To Take The Fam.
The first experience can be tough, so take things slow. Get the lifestyle and...
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Things To Do In Yokohama as a Family
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New Virtual Reality contents at the Sky Circus starts Sept 3
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Daytrip: Why Kichijoji?
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- Posted August 27, 2018
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Get your motor runnin’. Lookin’ for adventure? The kids will make it happen.
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Metsa complex will house the new Moomin Valley Park
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Out and about in Saitama
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Japan puts the spotlight on the works of Hayao Miyazaki at a new theme park
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Shakuji Park
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Super cool things you can do as a family in Ueno
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- Posted January 23, 2018
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Japan’s Fish Therapy
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- Posted November 1, 2017
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Kagurazaka, a charming mix of French and Japanese culture
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Summer Days: Soak up some sun!
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Play, get dirty and have fun at Tsudayama
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Yokohama Sankeien Garden: Beauty, Tranquility, History
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- Posted May 28, 2017
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Our Family Routine: Exploring Japanese Architecture
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There’s a new attraction at Tokyo Disney Sea that kids will love
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Hayao Miyazaki’s The Boy and the Heron wins two Annie Awards
Japanese anime director Hayao Miyazaki’s “The Boy and the...
- February 19, 2024
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Public Daycare application to switch from paper to online
Parents in Japan still face daunting wait lists for...
- February 6, 2024
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Japan embraces digital option to report a child birth
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- January 31, 2024
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Giving your toddler a headstart the Montessori way
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- 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
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- October 29, 2021
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Japan’s Education Minister Wants Class Size Reduced
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- 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
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- October 11, 2021
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Michelin-starred Sushi train restaurant opens in Omotesando
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- October 11, 2021
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The Strings Omotesando is taking orders for surprise cakes.
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- 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
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- September 13, 2021
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Doctors warn: Milk Crate TikTok Challenge Can Cause Terrible Injury
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- August 27, 2021
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Meet the Teenpreneurs who just sold their first startup.
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- July 27, 2021
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The important life skills children learn in a Karate class.
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- 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 Midtown
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- 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 lettuce
Using a simple olive oil, roasted garlic and lemon...
- June 21, 2021
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Anna Umemiya misses the greatest dad in the world.
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- June 18, 2021
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Study reveals Vegetarians and Pescatarians are less likely to get seriously ill from covid than meat eaters
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- June 9, 2021
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Why I think Tokyo Disneyland attracts more adults than kids.
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- March 2, 2021
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When is the right time to go back to work after having a baby?
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- 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.
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- 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
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- January 26, 2021
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Registration for entrance examinations to national and public universities nationwide begins today.
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- January 25, 2021
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The most expensive steak sandwich in Japan
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- 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
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- December 21, 2020
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Fuji-Q Highland’s new observation deck to give visitors a premium view of Mount Fuji
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- 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
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- December 9, 2020
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How to make a French style mocha eclair at home.
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- December 7, 2020
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Where to watch dancing sardines in Japan.
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- 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.
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- 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 Karuizawa
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- February 14, 2020
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Forest-style learning: Komazawa Park International School
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- February 13, 2020
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Chinese garlic is cheap but I won’t be buying it ever again. Here’s why.
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