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Iyashi no sato-sato nenba: A healing village in Yamanashi Prefecture

Feb 14, 2017 | Travel and Leisure

Feeling unwell? Being a foreigner in Japan is not easy at all. You may confront many conflicts and problems due to the language and cultural barriers. If you need to heal your soul, Yamanashi Prefecture has a great place to recover. Iyashi no sato is a farming village...

Organic Cafe Lulu- Friendly Playdate cafe in Koto Ward!

Feb 13, 2017 | Everyday Living Advice, Products and Services in Japan

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...

Odawara Plum Festival 2017

Feb 13, 2017 | Travel and Leisure

Japanese Plum blossoms are often associated as with the start of the spring. They are often mistaken by the foreigners as sakura flowers. Unlike sakura flowers, Japanese plum blossoms or more famous as ume, will bloom earlier-usually around February and March. Ume...

Three hot drinks from Dean and Deluca for your winter

Feb 10, 2017 | Products and Services in Japan

Surviving winter is not easy without a cup of coffee or tea. If you love hot beverages, you should visit Dean and Deluca. This American coffee chain shop offers many delicious drinks to keep you warm and happy. In this article, we recommend three best hot beverages...

School in Japan: Top 3 items you should have!

Feb 8, 2017 | Everyday Living Advice

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...