All posts by TF Tribe

  • Tokyo Disneyland raises max price of 1-day ticket

    Families are really going to feel priced out with the recent announcement by Tokyo Disney Resort operator Oriental Land Company. Starting October 1 this year, the maximum price of a one-day admission ticket for Tokyo Disneyland and...

    • Posted June 25, 2023
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  • No glory for bullies– South Korea’s school violence epidemic

    Pins hidden in her shoes, head forced down a toilet, kicked in the stomach: Korean hairdresser Pyo Ye-rim suffered a litany of abuse from school bullies, but now she’s speaking out. The 26-year-old is part of a...

    • Posted June 22, 2023
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  • The 2023 ‘Best restaurant in the world’ award goes to…

    A Lima, Peru-based restaurant run by a couple called ‘Central’ was voted by food critics and chefs as the world’s best restaurant in the world on Tuesday. The announcement reads “Not a fine-dining temple in Paris or...

    • Posted June 22, 2023
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  • Ramen De Niro’s noodles with a kick

    You’re not alone if you don’t understand the connection between Hollywood actor Robert De Niro and Ramen De Niro, a newly opened ramen shop in Shinjuku. As you might imagine, it is easy for a famous name...

    • Posted June 21, 2023
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  • Ancient Egypt Exhibition

    Revisit the early days of King Tutankhamun King Tutunkhamun (also known as King Tut) who ruled ancient Egypt (1332 B.C.) as pharaoh from age nine – and was in battle with neighboring Nubia over land, is probably...

    • Posted June 20, 2023
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  • Cyclists beware: Bikers who don’t wear helmets 2.4 times more likely to die, Japan data says

    Japan started obliging all cyclists to make an effort to wear helmets in April this year. However, there are still many of them who hit the road without helmets. The other day in a busy street in...

    • Posted June 20, 2023
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  • It’s too early to say goodbye to Covid.

    Although there’s been an established pattern that COVID-19 transmits best in winter,  a panel of Japanese health ministry experts warned the public on Friday of a potential summer surge in the country. The warning comes as the...

    • Posted June 17, 2023
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  • Harry Potter Studio is now open

    An indoor facility featuring the world of the popular Harry Potter movie series opened at the former site of the Toshimaen amusement park in Tokyo’s Nerima Ward on Friday. The facility, called Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo,...

    • Posted June 16, 2023
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  • Starbucks welcomes the summer with three new refreshing drinks

    There are plenty of great reasons to stop by Starbucks this month.   Try the Setouchi Lemon Cake Frappuccino. It is not a cake but tastes like one.  It’s a nice blend of fresh milk and homegrown...

    • Posted June 12, 2023
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  • Please save as much power as possible to avoid brownouts.

    As Japan continues to deal with last year’s energy crisis, Tokyo residents are again being asked to conserve energy in July and August to avoid brownouts. Last year in June, when eastern Japan had a record heat...

    • Posted June 12, 2023
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  • What you should know about the International Mathematical Olympiad 2023

    The 64th International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO), a highly prestigious and competitive mathematical competition attracting the best high school  mathematicians worldwide, will be held in Chiba, Japan from July 2 to 13. The event this year will be...

    • Posted June 9, 2023
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  • Tokyo Summerland beckons

    Customarily, water parks in Japan are not open until July. But Tokyo Summerland has announced that early thrill seekers may use its pools and water attractions on weekends ahead of its regular July opening. Tokyo resorts can...

    • Posted June 9, 2023
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  • Godiva just announced its mega-size ice-cream parfait

    Grab a cone or two because this will be gone soon. Godiva has announced the release of its Mega Parfait at Godiva limited stores nationwide from  June 16 to September 14, 2023 For many online reviewers, Häagen-Dazs...

    • Posted June 8, 2023
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  • The top 3 best-selling cars in Japan are all small boxy types

    The Japanese have a penchant for all things small even when it comes to cars. Affordability, decently comfortable are some of the reasons behind the increasing love for small boxy cars – not to mention the low...

    • Posted June 8, 2023
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  • Japan digitalizes divorce procedures

    Since the pandemic, a lot of things have slowly been going digital in Japan – from job interviews to visa renewals — and now even divorce is hopping on the bandwagon. Getting divorced puts a couple in...

    • Posted June 8, 2023
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  • Restaurant review: Kyoto’s Kushi Tanaka

    by Caroline Taft While planning my recent trip to Kyoto, Japan, I came across the New York Times article “36 Hours in Kyoto” and was mildly intrigued by the recommended deep-fried skewer restaurant on a dead-end lane. Expecting an hole-in-the-wall...

    • Posted June 8, 2023
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  • Angelina Jolie teams up with Chloé for her first eco-friendly collection

    Actress, film director, humanitarian and mom of 6,  Angelina Jolie collaborates with Chloé creative director Gabriella Hearst to launch their new fashion line ‘Atelier Jolie’. Hearst will be leaving the French fashion house after Paris’s fashion week...

    • Posted June 7, 2023
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  • Long-Term Residency to be offered to 4th-Gen of Japanese Descent

    Japan’s Immigration Services Agency plans to launch a new program as early as this year to grant long-term residency to fourth-generation foreigners of Japanese descent, government sources said Tuesday. Under the program, those eligible for long-term residency...

    • Posted June 7, 2023
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  • What Japanese sunscreen formula should you get for your baby?

    Only 42% of parents use sunscreen on their children according to a questionnaire conducted by Tokiwa Pharmaceutical industry. It’s no fun in the sun without sun protection. Sunburn and prickly heat can ruin all the fun and...

    • Posted June 7, 2023
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  • Non-native releases its new recovery sandals for summer.

    The new summer shoe trend has reached fever pitch. Now that the overall concept of ‘athleisure’ is taking off, the proliferation of podiatrist-approved extra-comfy, high-cushioned, and healing footwear called recovery sandals have bubbled up this season. Japanese...

    • Posted June 6, 2023
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  • Apple Vision Pro for Japan will be released in the second half of 2024

    The world’s first goggle-type mixed reality headset “Apple Vision Pro” will be released in Japan, months after its US’ early 2024 release. The price tag? It’ll cost from $3,499 when it goes on sale in the United...

    • Posted June 6, 2023
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  • Why you should take the kids to Little Mermaid (2023) movie

    A big part of why Disney’s 1989 The Little Mermaid became a big hit with family audiences is the memorable soundtrack: Part of Your World, Under the Sea, and Kiss the Girl written by Alan Menken and...

    • Posted June 5, 2023
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  • Baby boys more chatty than girls, according to large study

    Baby boys babble more than girls, according to a scientific paper out Wednesday that upends a common belief that females hold a language advantage over males early on in life. The findings, published in iScience after the...

    • Posted June 4, 2023
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  • AI could replace 80% of jobs ‘in next few years’: expert

    Artificial intelligence could replace 80% of human jobs in the coming years – but that’s a good thing, says US-Brazilian researcher Ben Goertzel, a leading AI guru. Mathematician, cognitive scientist and famed robot-creator Goertzel, 56, is founder...

    • Posted June 2, 2023
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  • Why are electricity prices rising again in June?

    Power costs are set to rise, once again. In June of last year, electricity rates leaped by about 10 to 20 percent compared to 2021, the highest it’s been in the past five years. This was due...

    • Posted May 31, 2023
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  • U.S. dollar slightly drops to 139 JPY range.

    The dollar fell into the upper 139-yen range in Tokyo trading Wednesday, pulled down by the Nikkei stock average’s fallback and lower U.S. long-term interest rates. At 5 p.m., the dollar stood at 139.74-75 yen, down from...

    • Posted May 31, 2023
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  • Why these savvy parents are choosing Nishimachi International School’s inclusive multi- cultural community and authentic Japanese programs

    Moms and dads generally want their children to acquire lifelong skills to ensure financial stability, raise their quality of life and make a positive impact in today’s world. With the interconnectedness and diversity of peoples, culture and...

    • Posted May 30, 2023
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  • U.S. Dollar Briefly Tops 140.90 Yen in Tokyo

    The dollar temporarily rose past 140.90 yen in Tokyo trading Monday, amid expectations of a wider Japan-U.S. interest rate gap and receded concerns over a potential U.S. debt default. At 5 p.m., the dollar stood at 140.46-46...

    • Posted May 30, 2023
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  • Weight watching but craving for cheesecake? Try Japan’s soufflé-style cheesecakes

    A Japanese soufflé-style cheesecake is a low-calorie variety of cheesecake, usually lighter in texture and less sweet than American-style cheesecakes. It has an airy texture when fresh out of the oven and a chiffon cake-like texture when...

    • Posted May 30, 2023
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  • The Tommee Tippee option for babies and toddlers

    In a country reputed for its advanced technology and futuristic gadgets, any mum can tell you that the Japanese line of baby products, however, is sadly lagging behind the rest of the world. Beyond an 8oz glass...

    • Posted May 30, 2023
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