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Hello from Your Japanese Neighbor: Let’s join her events!

Dec 19, 2016 | Society

Hi ! I’m Keiko. I was born in Japan but raised in California, United States. With over 10 years of teaching experience to preschoolers and elementary students in English schools in Japan, I have changed my career and worked as a licensed elementary teacher in Miyamae...

Oseibo -Winter gift giving in Japan

Dec 16, 2016 | Everyday Living Advice, Japanese Culture & Entertainment

Wondering why recently there are so many gift boxes with the pictures of juices, hams or crab legs being displayed in your nearby department stores? Yes, those gift boxes are oseibo or winter gift giving. Gift giving is a part of Japanese culture. In the past, it is...

Chemistry to Reunite after 5 Years Hiatus

Dec 16, 2016 | Japanese Culture & Entertainment

The popular Japanese pop duo CHEMISTRY is back after a 5 years recording hiatus. The happy news was announced via their official twitter account on December 7. As a sign of a comeback, CHEMISTRY also announced that they will hold two concerts in February 28 and March...

Concerts Info : January 2017

Dec 15, 2016 | Events and Activities

8 David Guetta Makuhari Messe (Chiba), Tokyo 14 EXILE “Exile the Second Live Tour 2016-2017: WILD WILD WARRIORS” Marine Messe Fukuoka, Fukuoka 20 SPYAIR “Arena Tour 2016-2017: Mafuyu no Daisakasu” Yoyogi National Gymnasium, Tokyo...

Japanese Vegetable Series : Broccoli and Alfa

Dec 15, 2016 | Products and Services in Japan, Recipes

Have you ever seen these cute sprouts in Japanese supermarket? Popular with the name of ブロッコリーアルファ, burokkori arufa, or broccoli and alfa (in English), these sprouts are really tasty and cheap. They are also perfect for lazy day meals and they will make you healthier!...