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• It is safe to use aluminum foil and containers in the microwave – if you know the rules.

  There is a lot of do’s and don’ts on the internet about whether or...

  • Posted October 23, 2023
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• Feng Shui for living: Travel Tips

  One of the many joys of life comes from traveling – and some say...

  • Posted June 27, 2023
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• Using Feng Shui principles and minimal decor

    One of the preconceptions about Feng Shui is that it involves having a...

  • Posted May 29, 2023
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• Staying healthy and balanced around pets

  Pets are an important part of many people’s lives and can bring joy and...

  • Posted May 23, 2023
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  Fashion meets furniture

  From June 7 to 13, 2003, Isetan Shinjuku Store’s The Stage welcomes the first...

  • Posted May 22, 2023
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• New AI-powered online grocery promises to save you time and ease your shopping experience.

  Amazon is beloved by families, and for good reason. It saves them time. According...

  • Posted April 6, 2023
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• Bulky winter wear storage techniques when you don’t have enough closet space.

  Spring has sprung and it’s time to put away those bulky winter wear that...

  • Posted March 13, 2023
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• Do you live in an aging wooden house in Tokyo? Expect to get a seismic circuit breaker from the government.

  Many wooden houses in the eastern and southern parts of Tokyo often built so...

  • Posted January 23, 2023
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• This gallery sells a wide range of artworks to dress up boring walls.

  White walls don’t need to be boring, especially if you fill them with your...

  • Posted August 30, 2022
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• Getting a bicycle insurance from 7-eleven even if you don’t read Japanese.

  In April 2020, Liability insurance became mandatory for all bicycle owners of any age...

  • Posted August 26, 2022
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• The easy way to get rid of fruit flies

  Fruit flies or gnats tend to annoy people during the summer months.  If you...

  • Posted August 2, 2022
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• Is Musenmai, Japan’s ‘no-rinse’ rice any good?

  The Japanese swear rinsing rice twice is what gives it the fluffy texture and...

  • Posted July 16, 2022
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• When do Japan homeowners pay property taxes?

  A property tax is levied on homeowners regardless of which country you live in....

  • Posted November 15, 2021
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• Siroca releases a new Microwave oven with a good defrosting control.

  If you have tried to thaw frozen meat straight from the freezer using a...

  • Posted November 8, 2021
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  Butternut Squash Soup

  A hearty soup to try at home… On a cold autumn day, there’s nothing...

  • Posted October 28, 2021
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• Take a break from social media and learn how to sew.

  Do you sew or mend your children’s clothes?  You might be balking at the...

  • Posted August 23, 2021
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• Feng Shui, Food and You

  Food is one of the great pleasures in life in addition to being a...

  • Posted July 28, 2021
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• Skin irritation from prolonged mask wearing? Here’s a fix.

  While it it important to continue wearing a mask for protection against the COVID-19,...

  • Posted July 21, 2021
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• Anna Umemiya misses the greatest dad in the world.

  Although the life of model, tv personality and product endorser Anna Umemiya has been...

  • Posted June 18, 2021
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• Japanese life hack products every resident should know.

  The kitchen is one of the dirtiest areas of the home so it needs...

  • Posted July 2, 2020
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• Apartment hunting? Avoid a rectangular layout. Here’s why.

  A powerful 9.1 m earthquake in March 2011 shook a rectangular shape building in...

  • Posted June 9, 2020
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• Feng Shui: The entrance to your home should be entrancing!

  Every part of your home reveals aspects of how you function in your outer...

  • Posted June 3, 2020
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• How to make a delicious brewed coffee at home using Starbucks’ tips.

  A daily cup of coffee can help relieve stress caused by unprecedented challenges we...

  • Posted May 20, 2020
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• What’s it like being a male trailing spouse.

  The classic definition of a trailing spouse is a wife who leaves home to...

  • Posted May 13, 2020
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• Common sense habits that keep viruses out of Japanese homes.

  In this time of coronavirus threat, the Japanese case numbers seem to be lower...

  • Posted March 30, 2020
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• Family meals: How long is curry safe to eat if it’s stored properly?

  Curry is one of the most commonly served dinner meals in Japan. Delicious, easy...

  • Posted March 11, 2020
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• My kid is having fun konmari-ing our smartphones.

  A KonMari consultant is advising people to declutter not just the house but also...

  • Posted March 7, 2020
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