All posts by TF Tribe

  • Tokyo’s newest miniature theme park opens June 11.

    Tokyo’s newest theme park, SMALL WORLDS TOKYO  officially opens on June 11, 2020, Thursday after being postponed for six weeks due to coronavirus pandemic. Tokyo will feature miniature figures, Asian and European towns and cities in a...

    • Posted June 7, 2020
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  • Tokyo restaurants now allowed to use public outdoor space to serve customers.

    Drinking and food establishments have taken a beating from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic with many barely holding up. As a gesture of solidarity and support for these restaurants, Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and...

    • Posted June 5, 2020
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  • Got a winning MANGA material? Japan wants you. Deadline is coming soon.

    With prolonged quarantine during the global pandemic, people are finding more uninterrupted time for creative expression. If you have a potential masterpiece waiting to be discovered, Japan wants you to compete for the Japan International Manga award,...

    • Posted June 4, 2020
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  • Latest update: Online application for 100,000 yen subsidy suspended in 43 municipalities.

    In May, municipalities nationwide started accepting applications for 100,000 yen cash benefit. Some households applied using paper application mailed out to them while others did theirs online via MyNumber portal site. However, 43 municipalities nationwide have stopped...

    • Posted June 4, 2020
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  • Decoding Japanese labels: Know what type of flour to use

    Bread is an important part of our meals but have you ever wondered where wheat in Japan comes from? You will be surprised that only 12% of local consumption is produced in Japan. The rest, according to...

    • Posted June 1, 2020
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  • Additional stimulus money could be coming for Shinagawa residents.

    Four hundred six thousand Shinagawa-ku residents (as of May 1) are about to get luckier than those who live in other municipalities. Apart from the ¥100,000 cash relief announced in April, each registered resident of Shinagawa ward...

    • Posted June 1, 2020
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  • Avoiding infection risk on packed trains? Rent a bike.

    Although there are precautions taken by taxi companies to minimize infection risk such as vinyl partitioning, the 2-meter distance is not an option. Being directly coughed on or sneezed on by someone with the virus inside packed...

    • Posted May 28, 2020
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  • Le Creuset’s new Petal Collection goes on sale today

    When it comes to cooking,  French premium cookware brand Le Creuset is a favorite by many foodies and cooks. It regulates and distributes heat well which makes a difference when you’re poaching, simmering, browning or braising food....

    • Posted May 27, 2020
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  • COVID-19 surcharge won’t work in Japan.

    The pandemic is the most shocking threat not only to humanity but the economy since world war 2. Many businesses big and small have taken a hit with indefinite lockdowns hampering their profits. As companies and entrepreneurs...

    • Posted May 24, 2020
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  • Hongkong based company launches world’s first vegan product

    A new vegan-friendly food for people who don’t eat meat was recently announced by OmniFoods, a Hongkong-based foodtech company (formerly called Right Treat). Omnipork, a plant-based luncheon meat, is the result of a two-year research by a...

    • Posted May 23, 2020
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  • Holy Mackerel! Norway’s vitamin D-rich Stubla hits stores in Japan.

    Now, there’s a compelling data that suggests a possible link between severe vitamin D deficiency and Covid deaths. Health experts are now advising people to protect their health with a daily dose of Vitamin D supplements. Vitamin...

    • Posted May 23, 2020
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  • Japan plans to kickstart tourism with travel vouchers for inbound travelers.

    Japan was the 12th-most visited country in 2017 with the highest growth in tourist arrivals that outpaced some Southeast Asian countries, according to the United Nations World Tourism Organization. According to JNTO, 46.2% of inbound travelers visit...

    • Posted May 23, 2020
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  • Satisfy your sweet tooth with these matcha white chocolate chip cookies

    Homebaking is on the rise as more people stay home. If you’re running out of flour from all the baking taking place at the kitchen, fret not. This recipe calls for just a cup. This recipe contribution...

    • Posted May 21, 2020
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  • The no-muss no-fuss way of baking an Asian honeycombe cake

    Ingredients : -1 bag (400g) of tapioca starch (available at Nissin supermarket) -8 eggs -1 1/4 cup sugar -8g vanilla sugar -2 packs (22g) baking powder -103 ml coconut milk Mix ingredients altogether in a large bowl....

    • Posted May 21, 2020
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  • Japan has a one-of-a-kind gourmet bread

    One of the many perks of living in Japan is the the overwhelming supply of bread available in sweet and fluffy to hard and crusty types. Although it is predominantly a rice-eating nation, its love for bread...

    • Posted May 21, 2020
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  • Stave off boredom! Take a virtual tour to Japan’s best theme parks.

    If your planned family visit to a major theme park has been disrupted by the global pandemic, relax. Japan’s theme parks have just opened a home amusement version that you can experience at home through your PC...

    • Posted May 20, 2020
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  • Games that Japanese children play at home.

    Three months of school closure and stay home measures feel like six months for most parents who are attached to pre-pandemic routines. With children out of school, many parents did not expect to be in the driver’s...

    • Posted May 20, 2020
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  • Don’t fall prey to Coronavirus Scammers

    Dubious phone calls and e-mails piggybacking on the new coronavirus have been reported in various places, resulting in financial and emotional damages as well as theft of personal information. Fraudsters are taking advantage of consumers’ anxiety amid...

    • Posted May 19, 2020
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  • Japan’s suicide rate drops due perhaps to more family time.

    A recent international mental health data shows people all over the world are experiencing work and school stress as impacts of the pandemic continue. Surprisingly in Japan, April’s suicide rates have dropped by 20 per cent compared...

    • Posted May 16, 2020
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  • Coronavirus update: Global data suggests vitamin D deficiency in Covid patients, cause of severe complications including death.

    Much of our understanding of coronavirus immunity comes from scientists and there is still little information about how the human immune system responds to coronavirus infection. A team of researchers led by Northwestern University have discovered a...

    • Posted May 14, 2020
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  • Japan’s new compact size hostel is the size of a bed.

    It’s crunch time for the travel industry. Japanese hotels are in a quandary. Almost all hotels that relied on tourists are struggling with weak travel demand due to the pandemic. Japan’s household spending continues to fall at...

    • Posted May 14, 2020
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  • Lawson starts selling Green tea pastries

    Many of us have lost track of our daily routines while staying and working at home. You’ll find too that kids can’t concentrate without going to the fridge for snacks. Turning to snacks for comfort seems to...

    • Posted May 12, 2020
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  • 40% of bicycle accidents in Japan are caused by teens. How can you protect yours?

    The National Police Agency says about 40% of bicycle accidents in Japan are caused by teenagers. Recently, the amount of compensation for bicycle accidents has increased, prompting local mucipalities to make it mandatory for cyclists to take...

    • Posted May 9, 2020
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  • Is everyone stress baking? Why is Japan running out of flour?

    The good thing to come out of staying home is that people are once again comfort baking – to relieve them of stress from social distancing and self-isolation.  But when every household is baking as often as...

    • Posted May 8, 2020
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  • Japanese artist carves animals out of Tangerine peels.

    Japan has fascinated the world with different forms of art in which nature is always central to its philosophy. Everyone knows the metaphor of Kintsugi, the art of repairing and preserving a broken pottery with gold to...

    • Posted May 2, 2020
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  • Tired of watching movies? Take a virtual tour of Japan’s uplifting flower gardens.

    Due to the coronavirus pandemic, families and photographers will have to wait longer before they can see and touch the colorful petals in Japan’s stunning flower gardens. If you’re tired watching Netflix and depressing news, there is...

    • Posted May 2, 2020
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  • 7 Different Ways to Cook Egg for Breakfast

    Bored of the regular sunny side up?  Spice up your mornings with these delicious iron-packed omelets for breakfast or  weekend brunch. These egg recipes can be enjoyed any time of the day and are guaranteed to put...

    • Posted May 2, 2020
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  • Virtual projects and events for bored children at home.

    As families are all staying home trying to keep the kids busy and entertained, Tuttle Publishing is working with children’s book authors to provide interactive activities for teachers, parents, librarians and bookstores. Here are some of its...

    • Posted May 1, 2020
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  • Watch Snoopy movies at home during the Golden Week.

    Starting April 29 until May 5, Snoopy Music will bring to your screens, a rerun of videos created for the Snoopy Museum Tokyo from April 2016 to September 2018. The  videos will run once a day via...

    • Posted April 28, 2020
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  • Taxi driver giving free rides to Covid-19 patients gets an unexpected reward.

    Despite upheaval from the global pandemic, we see communities coming together in unprecedented ways. The virtue of kindness is a rarity in today’s world when money is perceived to pay off more than what makes us human....

    • Posted April 27, 2020
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