All posts tagged "Feature"

  • Japan’s Gundam says goodbye

    Mobile Suit Gundam, the 18-meter (59 feet) high giant robot in Odaiba’s Diver City Tokyo Plaza that has attracted large crowds in the city since appearing in 2012, will be gone by March 5, 2017. The Gundam...

    • Posted December 2, 2016
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  • Japanese scientist claims eating ice cream for breakfast boosts mental alertness

    The idea of people eating ice cream for breakfast might strike you as odd but an intriguing study made by Tokyo Kyorin University professor and psychophysiology expert, Yoshihiko Koga, will change your mind. In collaboration with a...

    • Posted November 23, 2016
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  • Japan Dads Worst Among Rich Countries

    A new study by Fatherhood Institute compared dads in 22 countries: Austria, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Finland, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, New Zealand, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, USA, and the UK. The...

    • Posted October 3, 2016
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  • This video answers the question of who carries a heavier load, Superdad or Supermom?

    The common perception in Japan is that all the heavy lifting and long working hours is done by a man.

    • Posted August 15, 2016
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  • How can you lose weight without having to give up rice? Japanese doctor has the answer.

    Summer is when we all resolve to be healthier and shapelier. But let’s face it – giving up rice or pasta can be difficult. Dr. Toshiro Ikeya’s newfound theory shows weight watchers don’t have to give up...

    • Posted August 10, 2016
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  • A gourmet store for nuts

    Every now and again, you find a little gem of a place where you don’t expect. Groovy Nuts, the first-of-a kind gourmet store tucked in the streets of Daikanyama, sells a range of flavored nuts (by the...

    • Posted July 19, 2016
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  • Eggcellent, the restaurant that eggs built

    Behind the Emporio Armani shop on the first floor of Roppongi Hills’ Hollywood building is a casual brunch nook that is more than just suitable for a family dining experience. The restaurant is called Eggcellent – for...

    • Posted July 19, 2016
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  • The Many Dangers Of Mold In The Home

    Apartments and homes in Japan are frequently plagued by mold. This is particularly true in the summer, when the climate is quite humid and in the winter, when condensation creates excess moisture inside homes. Mold can appear...

    • Posted July 14, 2016
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  • The Role of Counseling in College Admissions to Top Universities

    Admission to the top US universities is one of the most misunderstood topics among both parents and students: it has been at times characterized as opaque, random, unfair, obscure, etc., but in reality there is a lot...

    • Posted June 16, 2016
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  • Abdominal Visceral Massage speeds up metabolic efficiency for diet success

    Teen dieting can be done with relative ease but once you hit 40s, losing even just a kilo may seem like an uphill battle. One of the major causes of obesity is a decline in metabolic rate....

    • Posted June 16, 2016
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  • Designing the body you want

    As we head into the summer season, most of us would want to look our best in swim suits. But the ingestion of tempting sugary drinks, beer and fatty food with few calories burned threatens to expose...

    • Posted June 15, 2016
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  • Dyson V6 Fluffy

    The cordless and bagless Dyson V6 ‘Fluffy’ is possibly the best performing vacuum cleaner out there for a number of reasons. Apart from hard wood cleaner heads, it comes with direct drive cleaner which means it can...

    • Posted May 12, 2016
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  • Who thinks a flip smartphone is cool? Freetel does.

    Freetel, a small Japanese smartphone company with a big ambition to compete with the big guns of the mobile phone industry has just released its new Sim-free Musashi Android flip phone. Who uses a clunky flip phone...

    • Posted April 23, 2016
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  • Self tying shoes

    The name Hyper Adapt 1.0 sounds like some software version.  It’s not. It’s Nike’s latest self-lacing sports shoes with a sensor tucked in the heels. As you step in, your heel hits a sensor and the system...

    • Posted April 20, 2016
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  • Arigato Japan wants families to try its newly launched cooking classes and food tours.

    From finding good food off the beaten track to teaching how to cook an authentic Japanese dish, this resourceful Tokyoite turned her love of Japan into a business. Tokyo families catches up with Arigato Japan’s founder, Anne...

    • Posted April 19, 2016
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  • How to make your first Disney trip more fun

    You may not have realized it, but you live in only one of four countries in the world that have a Disney Theme Park. We’re lucky – Japan actually has two Disney Theme Parks, and whether you’ve...

    • Posted April 11, 2016
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  • Preschoolers should be learning these at school

    Economists acknowledge that high quality early education is one of the most important investment parents can make to empower their child to be a responsible part of society. Steve Barnett, director of the National Institute for Early...

    • Posted March 14, 2016
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  • Essential Questions When Choosing an International Preschool

    ne of the biggest decisions a family has to make when arriving in Tokyo is choosing a school. Given that many people are away from any set network of friends or family, school often provides the very first entree into a community...

    • Posted March 14, 2016
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  • Hot Meals on wheels

    Do you look at all of those tempting take-out menus that land in your mailbox and think, “I wish I could order take-out for dinner tonight. If only I spoke more Japanese!” Well, there’s no quick and...

    • Posted March 14, 2016
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  • Do you know how to say the different types of thermometer in Japanese?

    The fever season is upon us. Taking a squirmy child’s temperature with just any mercury thermometer can sometimes give inaccurate results. Before you make a trip to the pharmacy, here’s how to find the best medical thermometer...

    • Posted February 23, 2016
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  • Sony’s Glass Sound Speaker

    Put the kids early to bed and get yourself in a romantic mood with help from Sony’s newest product, the Glass Sound Speaker, a portable bluetooth speaker with matching LED lamp that produces a “warm glow.” The...

    • Posted February 23, 2016
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  • Emergency Daycare from 2 mos to 6 years old: AI PORT

    Life can be challenging in a foreign country with kids to look after and no family around to turn to for emergency child care. There are of course a few options available but rarely on short notice....

    • Posted February 23, 2016
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  • Kid-friendly comfort soups

    Vegetables are the trickiest food to feed children. Did you know that kids are more likely to eat their food when the colour appeals to them? Carrot Soup 5 carrots cut in small pieces, 2 medium size...

    • Posted February 23, 2016
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  • Rainforest Cafe

    When American entrepreneur Steve Schussler spent US$400,000 in 1994 to create a rainforest at his Golden Valley home in Minnesota to show it to investors, he had one thing in mind: to open an entertaining and educational...

    • Posted February 23, 2016
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  • Best shampoos in Japan for thinning hair

    Little amount of grease in hair is good but if you shampoo everyday, you are stripping the hair and scalp of the natural oil it needs to keep your strands lush and shiny. Protect your hair from...

    • Posted January 4, 2016
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  • How much math do Japanese children study in elementary level?

    When it comes to OECD numeracy tests, Japan ranks among the top 5 smartest countries in the world. That’s because children are exposed early to advanced math content. “Students experience rigid math training in elementary grades. Many...

    • Posted December 10, 2015
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  • Japanese researcher cautions parents not to do this when their baby cries

    A baby is a joy to have. But excessive crying can oftentimes be the cause of parenting stress.  Takeo Fujiwara, Director of the National Child Research Institute Center (Medicine Research Department) warns parents to curb the negative...

    • Posted December 4, 2015
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  • This app drains iPhone iOS 9’s battery fast

    It is not your new iPhone’s fault but Facebook app’s. When you use Facebook app on your iPhone iOs9, it’s automatically set to track your location through the phone’s GPS module. According to The Mac Observer, Facebook...

    • Posted October 15, 2015
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  • Apple’s newly released iOS9 has a feature that could jack up your phone bill

    Apple has offered iPhone users free update to iOS9 after the launch of iPhone 6S. By default, the new Wi-Fi Assist feature on iOS 9 will automatically switch to LTE when you are in areas with weak...

    • Posted October 10, 2015
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  • Bare Burger – NYC’s best organic burger now in Tokyo

    Voted one of the best natural organic burger in New York City, Bare Burger is now in Tokyo. From hamburger buns to burger patties, everything about Bare Burger is prepared in an unorthodox manner. For starters, the...

    • Posted October 9, 2015
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