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Kochi Prefecture is a prefecture located on Shikoku Island, extending to the south and facing the Pacific Ocean. Kochi Prefecture is one of the favorite tourist locations in Japan. Did you know, if every year, Kochi prefecture always holds a summer dance festival or...

RADWIMPS, YUKI, Cocco and Other Musicians to Appear on FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL ’17

As you might already know, the "FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL '17" will be held this year from July 28 to 30, in Naeba Ski Resort, Niigata Prefecture. Today, it has been revealed that RADWIMPS will perform on the annual festival. The popular rock band will hit the stage on the...

NHK to Airs SONGS “Haha no Hi SP”

To commemorate Haha no Hi (Mother's Day) on the second Sunday of May this year, NHK will broadcast a special edition of music program "SONGS" on May 11, 2017 at 10:50 PM. The show will introduce some well known masterpiece songs about mother, including songs that...

Koinobori Inspired Child Meals

Events and Activities, Japanese Culture & Entertainment, Promotion

Every year on May 5, Japanese celebrates Kodomo no Hi (Children's Day) to celebrate and respect their children's happiness and individual strengths and personalities. In this special day, every families will raise koinobori, or 'carp-streamer kites'. Japanese use...

Concerts Info: June 2017

2-3: Perfume, "Perfume FES!! 2017" Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Hall, Chiba 3-4: Britney Spears, Live in Concert Yoyogi National Gymnasium, Tokyo 4: Yuzu, "YUZU DOME TOUR 2017" The Fukuoka Yahuoku! Dome, Fukuoka...

Ice Cream Festa 2017

Events and Activities

Shout out to every ice cream lovers in Japan! To celebrate the "Aisukuriimu no Hi" or "Ice Cream Day", around 3,900 ice creams from Giant Corn, Gari-garikun, and Haagen Dazs will be distributed for FREE. This "Ice Cream Festa 2017", will be held on Sunday, May 14 in...

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Can’t stand the sweltering hot weather in Indonesia: A story from a returnee

My story of living abroad: I couldn't stand the sweltering hot weather there. It is just like Japanese summer- I was always tired. I feel like I could not adapt well- I always miss Japanese sushi, the taste of sushi abroad was not that good.. In Indonesia, the sushi...

Challenging myself to work abroad: A story by Japanese living in Indonesia

My experience working abroad- well, there is no subway in Indonesia and the train is not convenient either. We Japanese generally use a car with the driver, so sometimes I feel uneasy of being chauffeured to various places by the local driver. As for the...

Word of the day: Yonaki wo suru

When your baby awakes and cries at night, you can describe this situation as yonaki wo suru. Enjoy our parenting vocabularies support- like and share our post to help more foreigners in Japan.

Running the largest and most active mothers group in Japan: A greeting from Stephanie

Everyday Living Advice, Products and Services in Japan

About You I came to Japan to teach English. In the beginning, I found things quite smooth and did not experience any real culture shock. I was in Osaka and I loved it. It was, of course, different to London where I am from but it was exciting and I loved the...

Organic Cafe Lulu- Friendly Playdate cafe in Koto Ward!

Are you looking for a playdate venue? If you live in or near Koto Ward, we recommend you to visit Organic Cafe Lulu. This cafe opens from Monday to Saturday, and it operates from 11am to 7pm. Cafe Lulu is attached to International School, Learning Tree. This cafe...

School in Japan: Top 3 items you should have!

Spring is the time where Japanese children start their school! There are so many things to prepare and as a foreigner, you may have the difficulty to understand the school culture in Japan. Here we share three items you should have at your home. Permanent Name Marker...

Running a halal ramen shop for moslem community

By emphasizing the concept of halal ramen, our ramen shop tries to gain more Moslem customers. The ingredients are totally free from alcohol, pork, and its derivatives. Our shop has the halal mark so Moslem customers can feel at ease when eating here. Our shop offers...

Word of the day: Nango wo shaberu

During the health check up, the health care provider will ask you about your child's speaking ability. If your child can babble some words, you can say this to your health care provider : Nango wo shaberu. It means that he/she babbles. Hope this helps.

Decoding Japanese School Lunch Allergen Information