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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...
read moreNHK 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...
read moreKoinobori Inspired Child Meals
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...
read moreConcerts 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...
read moreIce Cream Festa 2017
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...
read moreOricon’s “Morning Face of 2017” Ranking
How do you like to start your morning? Many Japanese get their daily dose of morning energy by watching morning news/show program delivered by their favorite newscaster. Therefore, ORICON NEWS has made a new survey to determine people's favorite's "Morning Face",...
read moreLiving in Japan – Tips and Guidance
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...
read moreWord 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.
read moreRunning the largest and most active mothers group in Japan: A greeting from Stephanie
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...
read moreOrganic 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...
read moreSchool 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...
read moreRunning 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...
read moreWord 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.
read moreDecoding Japanese School Lunch Allergen Information
Do you have any concern related to Japanese school lunch menu? Almost all public schools in Japan provide school lunch for children. Kyushoku, the school lunches, has been an important part of the Japanese school's culture. The school lunches system allow children to...
read moreI think foreigners should try to enter Japanese community
Hi, I am a Japanese woman who is currently working as a researcher and freelance writer. I enjoyed talking with foreigners- lately some foreign couples moved to the apartment where my boyfriend lives. We had many chances to talk to them during the apartment's...
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