All posts by Tokyo Families

  • Community News

    57th Annual St. Mary’s Dinner Dance 2012: A HeARTful Evening The 57th Annual St. Mary’s Dinner Dance will be held on Saturday, March 17th, 2012 from 5pm at the St. Mary’s International School’s gymnasium in Tokyo. Program...

    • Posted March 1, 2012
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  • Top 5 smoke-free casual dining for parents with small children

    Japan is a country where nearly 30 million of its population smoke cigarettes. Unlike in the US and Europe, smoking bans in Japan do not apply to several dining establishments for the sake of business. Most family...

    • Posted February 29, 2012
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  • 11 fun activities that kids will enjoy

    As spring makes its presence known, there's no denying that the season of hibernation is finally over. What better way to welcome brighter days than to planning fun activities for the brood?

    • Posted February 29, 2012
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  • ACV honey cocktail, anyone?

    Photo © Elena Derevtsova   After I gave birth 2 months ago, I was so eager to get back in shape but finding time to exercise when I was forever in between feedings, diaper changes, cooking, laundry...

    • Posted January 31, 2012
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  • Community News

    Photo © Elena Derevtsova   The New Supermarket In Town Foreigner-friendly Motomachi Union supermarket in Yokohama has newly opened a branch in Roppongi on December 14, 2011. Unlike the usual fare, Union Motomachi Roppongi is open 24...

    • Posted January 30, 2012
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  • Duckling class

    Photo © Elena Derevtsova   Are 1-2 year old kids too young to go to preschool?    Some parents  struggle with a decision thinking that pushing their children towards a structured learning environment at such an early...

    • Posted December 1, 2011
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  • Roberto Cavalli opens first flagship store

    Photo © Elena Derevtsova   Tokyo, the seat of fashion in Japan, welcomes the latest addition to major European fashion brands in the city with the opening of the first flagship store of world renowned Italian designer...

    • Posted November 2, 2011
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  • Creepy Halloween graveyard cake

    Creepy Halloween Graveyard Cake Ingredients: 1 box chocolate cake mix 1½ cups chocolate frosting (see recipe below) ¼ cup shredded coconut Green food coloring 5-6 Milano cookies Assorted Halloween candies (candy skeletons, witches, mummies, pumpkins, etc…)*Directions: Prepare...

    • Posted September 29, 2011
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  • How to make your kids do homework (without having a nervous breakdown yourself)

    by C. Moorman and T. Haller Tired of arguing, nagging and struggling with your kids to get them to do homework? Are you discovering that bribing, threatening, and punishing don’t yield positive results? If so, this article...

    • Posted September 1, 2011
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  • Meet celebrity dad: David Hewett

    1. Where are you from and What brought you to Japan? I am from Boston, Massachusetts in the United States. My interest in Japan started through Karate and pottery and when I got to college I began...

    • Posted July 29, 2011
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  • Noriko and James:”The new must-have”

    It’s official. The hottest essential gadget ever to hit Japan is not the latest Play Station or an Ipad. It’s a Geiger counter. In just five months following the powerful earthquake that triggered a nuclear meltdown in...

    • Posted July 29, 2011
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  • Raise a kid who loves school

    Conquering first-day fears School’s supposed to be a fun place for children to learn and grow, but students of all ages—from pre-schoolers to kindergarteners to elementary students—may find the big building a tad scary. After all, the...

    • Posted July 28, 2011
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  • Vanessa L Williams talks about parenting and people in Sendai and Fukushima

    Name a famous celebrity who is blessed with good looks and an endless list of talents.  One name comes to mind. Vanessa L. Williams. Vanessa has surely come a long way from being a college student at...

    • Posted June 9, 2011
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  • What are the international schools doing to help Tohoku?

    Nishimachi International School In April, Grade 9 students held their annual Community Service Car Wash at the Nishimachi playgrounds to contribute to the relief fund for the March 11 tsunami victims in the Northeast of Japan. Nishimachi...

    • Posted May 15, 2011
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  • Little namaste: Yoga for kids

    Moms everywhere are getting into the exotic meditative practice of Yoga. For an  hour or so a day, mothers stretch away the problems of home. Where does that leave the curious kids absorbing the stress of the...

    • Posted May 14, 2011
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  • Does McDonald’s in Japan contain pink slime?

    Anyone who has heard of pink slime must have been following the news with great concern.  Pink Slime is a term for beef trimmings processed by using ammonia to rule out bacteria-causing illnesses.  These are sourced from...

    • Posted May 4, 2011
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  • Summer learning

    Special Courses at Temple for the Grown-Ups Whether you want to improve skills for the workplace or simply want to learn something you’ve always wanted to, you’ll most likely find a course or workshop in our program...

    • Posted March 31, 2011
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  • Taka and Patric on staying radiation-free in Japan

    TF: What prompted you to buy a Geiger counter? Patric Spohn: Simply because I know that official data released in the media for the intensity of such an incident cannot be trusted. I was brought up during...

    • Posted March 4, 2011
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  • Montessori Friends International

    Montessori Friends International is one of the longest-running learning center for kids, owned and managed by American mother of 3, Jeanne Shimazaki whose boundless energy and natural love for kids contribute to the overall positive atmosphere in...

    • Posted February 28, 2011
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  • Keiki International Preschool

    Catering to families living around the Setagaya district. We asked Mie Ward, the school director about what’s on offer at their school.   1. What does Keiki mean? Keiki in Hawaiian means “child(ren)”. Hawaii is very much...

    • Posted February 1, 2011
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  • Ballet classes at Summerhill International School

    Do you have an aspiring ballerina in the family?  Summerhill may be the place to start. Tell us about Summerhill’s new ballet classes. We were very excited to launch our ballet class in September 2010 and the...

    • Posted December 27, 2010
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  • Meet the Bergmann Family

    What brought you here?  Nicolai: My father also worked in the flower business and had business in Japan. When I finished my studies as a flower designer in Copenhagen, I came and worked for some of his...

    • Posted December 27, 2010
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  • Parenting tips

    Love-packed obentosJeanne Shimazaki, an American mom and entrepreneur  says, “The way I show love and warmth to my three young boys is being the first to get up in the morning to pack  them colorful,  attractive, and...

    • Posted November 29, 2010
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  • The Thanksgiving roast with a twist

    Bored of baking the traditional cranberry, mashed potato and gravy stuff?  This practical recipe works with the bird of your choice; chicken or turkey,  whichever fits your oven! The Roast 2 cloves garlic pressed 2 tsp  salt...

    • Posted October 24, 2010
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  • Poppins Active Learning School

    There’s a new school on the scene employing a unique approach to education. The Poppins Active Learning School is one promoting children’s "active" and "voluntary" learning.  Though it is not an international school and is taught in...

    • Posted July 27, 2010
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  • RLC Preschool

    The RLC Preschool is one of the longest-running English-speaking early learning institutions for young children in Tokyo. They opened over twenty-five years ago as a mum-child playgroup, and although they have since developed into a preschool with...

    • Posted June 28, 2010
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  • Abiloves.com

    Bisgaard red rain boots  by Abi loves   ¥4,300 (also available in blue)

    • Posted June 7, 2010
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  • Abiloves.com

    floral print hair band by Abi loves  ¥1,980 envelope bag ¥4,600 Marucho Karen Knitted top red  ¥5,220 Oona l’ourse Bermudas – khaki  ¥9,880

    • Posted June 7, 2010
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  • Abiloves.com

    Oona l’ourse baby pink & grey dress   ¥10,820 Hair band Coco flash  ¥1,980 www.abiloves.com

    • Posted June 7, 2010
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  • Little Marc Jacobs

    Printed shirt by Little Marc Jacobs    ¥12,600 Ivory Short pants by Little Marc Jacobs   ¥12,600

    • Posted June 7, 2010
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