If you are planning to send your child to a Japanese daycare (hoikuen) or kindergarten (yochien), you may be interested in what an average child may need. Wonder no more,
What does a child need for preschool in Japan Read More »
If you ever come to Tokyo you will probably use trains and subway (Metro) on a regular basis as they are the main means of transportation here. You could also
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I have been working in Japan for over a year now. Although I am on a scholarship for foreigners, I am the only foreigner in my office. Also, my work
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Even if you are only planning to visit Japan for a short time, it may be useful to learn some basic rules of savoir-vivre. It does not take much but
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As I have mentioned in the previous post about parental challenges we faced rising trilingual child, both me and Tomek were trying to study Japanese a few times before. Unfortunately,
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I get many comments that it is awesome that my child knows three languages. In general, I think it is quite positive, but boy, there are some things that worry
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The 2019 is approaching – it is time for New Year’s resolutions! I don’t know why, but I always get excited for the New Year. In reality nothing magically changes
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I lost some weight coming to Japan, I was not trying though. It made me think, why it could have happened. I wondered what have changed, and how Japanese food
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Let me start with two questions: Do you remember when you were a child and you saw someone doing something super cool, something you have never seen done before, something
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When I have visited Tokyo for the first time, it was only for a single day. One of the things that really surprised me was the total absence of rubbish
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Before moving to Japan, I considered myself knowing at least the basics about this country. I have spent a few years reading everything I could find that had “Japan” in
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Working remotely gives you so much freedom and independence. No one is telling you what and when to do. Finally, you can have a day you want. But working remotely
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Going through relocation twice, you would think I have learned all the ins and outs, but no. There is still a considerable room for improvements. So without further ado, please
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Sunshine Aquarium is a great place for the family day out. It is located in the Sunshine City complex in Toshima, few minutes walk from the Ikebukuro station. Sunshine City
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We have moved to Japan in late November 2017 and after 3 weeks were finally able to find a permanent place to stay. Renting an apartment in Tokyo is a
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Needless to say, moving to a new country may be a super stressful experience. There are however a few things you can do to save yourself from going crazy. Be
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I have moved to another country twice. First time with a partner, the second time with a husband (the same man) and a toddler. I would say I have enjoyed
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You can find this massive sculpture in the 66 Plaza Roppongi Hills, just in front of the Mori Tower. My daughter fears this sculpture. To the extend that she wants
Maman – a giant spider in Tokyo’s Roppongi Hills Read More »
One would think that it is a matter of deciding and then simply executing – and it is true to some extend. But whether relocation to another country is a
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