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All posts tagged "City Life"

  • The important life skills children learn in a Karate class.

    Karate is in itself both an art form and sport. Though the styles taught to students vary with philosophical, traditional, and technical aspects, karate remains Japan’s staple martial arts. Today, there are about twenty three million people...

    • Posted July 26, 2021
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  • A new large-scale multi-purpose complex to open in Haneda airport

    On July 3, Haneda Innovation City (or HI City), a large-scale multi-purpose complex adjacent to the Haneda airport, will be open to the public on staggered basis. The first to open will be stores and the rest...

    • Posted June 17, 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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  • Book-themed lounging room for rent by the hour

    Inspired by Book and Bed hotel that opened last year in Tokyo, Tsutaya Book Apartment launches a similar book-themed relaxation space in Shinjuku Dec. 6 (Wed). Tsutaya Book Apartment is a book-themed lounging room located on the...

    • Posted December 6, 2017
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  • Kagurazaka, a charming mix of French and Japanese culture

    Head for the slopes and alleys of Kagurazaka for a French-flavoured outing. The little enclave of narrow streets and bistros nestled on the slope might not quite be Montmartre but with its narrow alleyways from old Edo...

    • Posted October 26, 2017
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  • Registering a Bicycle in Tokyo

    Urban commuting has never been easier - thanks to the mighty bicycle that has been around for over 200 years. Over fifty percent of Tokyo moms rely every single day on a ‘mama chari’ (the Japanese term...

    • Posted October 4, 2017
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  • What to look out for when buying a mom bike in Tokyo

    When it comes to Tokyo living, the most important purchase for most families is a bicycle. Buying a bicycle requires knowing what to look out for says Liz, a 28-year old Tokyo mom who was disappointed when...

    • Posted October 4, 2017
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  • Gearing up for the Natsu Matsuri

    Gearing up for the natsu matsuri.

    • Posted June 2, 2017
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  • Our Family Routine: Exploring Japanese Architecture

    See the city at its best and enjoy a great day out with your family through a visit to these architectural marvels.

    • Posted May 21, 2017
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  • What foreign residents say about quality of family life in Yokohama

    What inspires feelings about a city is the people that make up its community. There are 3.7 million residents (1.6M households) including 75,297 foreigners who live and work in Yokohama, Japan’s second largest city. What many people...

    • Posted April 7, 2016
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  • Jeremiah D. Welsh Talks Art

    The natural world is an ostensibly simple one. Its beauty, however, is deeply rooted in its complexity. This is the concept that fascinates artist Jeremiah Welsh. A new Tokyo resident, the Connecticut native encapsulates his unique outlook...

    • Posted May 4, 2013
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  • Life skills taught at Kidzania

    All parents have hopes for their children’s future. You can see the glint in Mum’s eye as she watches her little girl don a stethoscope and white coat. Who wouldn’t love to see their child grow up...

    • Posted May 27, 2010
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  • Budget browsing

    So what can one coin buy in these days of global economic meltdown? Plenty! Does a Japanese buck still have any bang left in it? Yes! If you have the time and the eye, you can usually...

    • Posted February 1, 2009
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  • Soul moving: Toriizaka art

    TF talks to Karen Thomas the owner of Toriizaka Art, an innovative salon gallery that shares its premises with her family’s Roppongi home. Karen first moved to Tokyo in 1992 with her husband Jack and their two...

    • Posted November 4, 2008
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  • Arcadia: get your game face on!

    Photo © Elena Derevstova Has fun in the sun become a bit too wild for you, given the rough Tokyo climate? Take advantage of Japan’s exceptional technology, and let video games remedy that. Sure, getting really into...

    • Posted June 30, 2008
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  • One man and his brolly

    Weapon, prop, fashion accessory, and a good umbrella should be treated like an inseparable best friend during this season. It should be one with spokes of unbendable steel, light enough to tote around in a bag or...

    • Posted June 1, 2008
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