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  • Sony Invests another billion U.S. dollars in Epic Games

    Japan’s Sony Group Corp. has invested an additional one billion dollars in Epic Games Inc., the developer of megahit online game Fortnite, the U.S. company said Monday. Kirkbi, the family-owned holding company behind the Lego Group of...

    • Posted April 12, 2022
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  • ‘This is England’ actor plays chef in Boiling Point

    A highly immersive, fast-paced Kitchen thriller, Boiling Point, set in a high-class restaurant in London shot in one unedited, continuous take is the perfect description of a superb film making. BOILING POINT stars first-rate English actor Stephen...

    • Posted April 12, 2022
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  • Aoba International School’s fun summer program returns after a 2-year hiatus!

    Summer Program 2022 We are finally running our summer program after 2 years! This program is open to the local community to brush up on their English, learn in English and make friends. 【Grades and Dates】 ◆For...

    • Posted April 12, 2022
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  • Kincarn international kindergarten supports bi-cultural families.

    A mom and dad raised in two different education systems will not hold the same view of how best to educate a bi-cultural child. Kincarn International School’s winning formula of a nurturing environment and comprehensive curriculum (with...

    • Posted April 11, 2022
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  • Paella and Tapas Festival 2022

    Hibiya Park plays host to Japan’s largest cuisine event ‘Paella and Tapas Festival 2022’ from April 15 (Friday) - 17 (Sunday). The three-day food festival celebrates the unique flavours of Spain highlighting the country’s world-famous rice dish,...

    • Posted April 4, 2022
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  • Quick family meals: Fusilli with shrimps

    When my children crave for creamy and cheesy meals, I make this special dinner to keep their minds off junk food. This shrimp pasta dish is a hit with my children.   You need: (for 3 people)...

    • Posted April 4, 2022
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  • Quick family meals: Fusilli pasta with mushrooms

    When you need to get dinner on the table fast, this speedy, delicious fusilli meal won’t disappoint - whether you have young and old children. You need: 250g Fusilli pasta, 200g dried mushrooms, 1 tbsp fresh butter, ...

    • Posted April 4, 2022
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  • A great rooftop restaurant is open for Alfresco season

    If spectacular views across Tokyo is part of what you consider ‘a must’ when dining out, Pignetto’s 200-meter wide rooftop terrace won’t disappoint. Located on the 39th floor of the Four Seasons Hotel in Otemachi, this Covid-era...

    • Posted April 4, 2022
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  • 11th Zushi Beach Film Festival

    After emerging from pandemic winter, it is time to shed layers of winter clothing and enjoy some real beach adventure in spring. Well, not exactly to swim but to enjoy something fun and different. There are many...

    • Posted April 4, 2022
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  • Sayonara plastic utensils and amenities!

    A new law takes effect today in Japan requiring retailers and hotels to cut down on the use of utensils and amenities made from plastic. The law requires businesses that provide 5 tons or more of single-use...

    • Posted April 1, 2022
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  • KDDI has shut down its 3G services. What to do?

    If you still have a mobile phone that exclusively connects to 3G networks and you are a KDDI subscriber, your phone will no longer work. KDDI will terminate its 3G mobile services, affecting subscribers using older gadgets...

    • Posted March 31, 2022
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  • Sonic the Hedgehog 2 has a release date.

    The upcoming adventure comedy film based on the video game franchise by Sega and the sequel to Sonic the Hedgehog (2020), SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2 is scheduled for theatrical release in Japan on April 8, 2022. It...

    • Posted March 14, 2022
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  • Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore coming to theaters in April.

    The Secrets of Dumbledore, the third film in the Harry Potter spin-off series is coming to the big screen on April 8, 2022. Set several years after the events of Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, it...

    • Posted March 14, 2022
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  • Tokyo’s Covid cases dropping

    Tokyo’s Covid caseload has dropped to 5,374 on Monday, with the daily count falling by 4,258 from the previous week. This is the first tim since Jan 18 that the number has dropped below the 6,000 level....

    • Posted March 8, 2022
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  • Japan takes home record medal haul as Beijing Olympic Games end

    The 17-day Beijing Games ended Sunday night with Japan celebrating record medal hauls. Thomas Bach, IOC president declared the end of the games praising the athletes for their spirit of solidarity and peace. “We share this Olympic...

    • Posted February 21, 2022
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  • Pigeon releases Run fee, its most versatile stroller yet

    Pigeon, one of Japan’s trusted baby supplies and stroller manufacturer, announces the launch of Run Fee RB2 stroller. The RB2 is a two-way stroller for babies from 1 month to 36 months old equipped with a number...

    • Posted February 21, 2022
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  • Tokyo Disneyland Easter event returns after pandemic hiatus.

    Got kids losing sleep over when they can spend a fun day at Disneyland again? Although the pandemic took many leisure parks to different twists and turns with added safety health protocols and limited mobility, life goes...

    • Posted February 21, 2022
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  • Funai Fire Smart TV has a 32″ model. Will you get one?

      On March 5, Amazon and Yamada Holdings will release Funai Fire Smart TV. These LCD TVs will be available in 4 models: 32-inch HD (54,780 yen) 43″ 4K (109,780 yen), 50″ 4K (120,780 yen) and 55″...

    • Posted February 20, 2022
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  • Your pre-pandemic life is gone for good. Covid is here to stay.

    The unexpected emergence of the Omicron variant in November taught us a lesson-that nature isn’t bringing back our pre-pandemic lives. They have been replaced by virtual learning for schoolchildren, working from home, and limited mobility. Last year,...

    • Posted February 19, 2022
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  • Doraemon has a new film.

    Who doesn’t know Doraemon, the wildly popular 22nd century robot cat with magical powers? He lives with a boy named Nobita as his official guardian. They have a new movie set for release on March 5, 2021,...

    • Posted February 17, 2022
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  • Score deals up to 80% off at Venus Fort’s clearance sale.

    If you’re looking to upgrade your 2022 look or looking for something to refresh your home, Venus Fort in Odaiba has an amazing sale that you don’t want to miss out on. After 22 years, Venus Fort...

    • Posted February 16, 2022
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  • Study: Covid Transmission at home tricky to prevent.

    Even if a member of the family who has Covid symptoms self-isolated in a separate room, the likelihood of a transmission is still high, according to a new study. Howard Kipen, a professor of environmental health at...

    • Posted February 15, 2022
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  • Omicron variant types detected in Japan likely entered separately

    At least four different types of the dominant omicron coronavirus variant exist in Japan, and they are likely to have entered the country through separate routes, the National Institute of Infectious Diseases has said. Of the four,...

    • Posted February 15, 2022
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  • What does Japan think of Gender Bias?

    When Shiori Ito, a Japanese woman who became a symbol of Japan’s #MeToo movement won a civil case against Noriyuki Yamaguchi, a former broadcast journalist who she sued for rape, the topic of gender bias has become...

    • Posted February 14, 2022
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  • Ryusuke Hamaguchi receives four Oscar nominations for ‘Drive My Car’

    Japanese film director Ryusuke Hamaguchi has carved a name for himself after receiving his first Academy Awards nominations yesterday for his latest film ‘Drive My Car’. The ceremonies will be held on March 27 of this year....

    • Posted February 9, 2022
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  • Want to get free COVID at-home antigen test kits? Here’s how.

    Japan’s hospitals have been flooded by Omicron patients and inquiries about coronavirus tests amid the recent surge in infection. To efficiently cope with the situation, the Tokyo metropolitan government is providing its residents free COVID-19 at-home antigen...

    • Posted February 8, 2022
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  • Standout Japanese Beef Cutlet restaurant has just opened in Yokohama

    This week, a newish beef cutlet restaurant opened its first store in Yokohama on the 6th floor of posh Sakuragicho Colette Mare shopping mall. With more than 50 stores in Japan and no less than 20 overseas,...

    • Posted February 7, 2022
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  • Japan gets ready for mass vaccination of children aged 5-11

    Municipalities across Japan are rushing to prepare COVID-19 vaccinations for children aged between 5 and 11, scheduled to begin in March. Vaccines for children aged 5 to 11 differ from those in the 12 or older group...

    • Posted February 7, 2022
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  • Is there a fraudulent food labeling happening in Japan?

    Japan has always enjoyed an excellent reputation for food safety. However, a damning report by Jiji Press yesterday tells a different story. Consumer trust is beginning to erode in Japan after suspicions emerged that many asari (clams)...

    • Posted February 7, 2022
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  • How to make a vegetable soup that babies love

    At what age do you start feeding baby soup? Although it is common to feed babies with soft vegetables from nine months up, it may be too early for younger babies. From age four months and above,...

    • Posted February 7, 2022
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