All posts tagged "Feature"

  • Newly launched Nintendo Switch OLED in resale sites at a higher price

    Nintendo Co.’s 7974 Switch Oled game console that was just launched on Friday is already being resold at much higher prices than the manufacturer’s recommended price of 37,980 yen (tax included.) The Nintendo Switch OLED model, featuring...

    • Posted October 11, 2021
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  • The Strings Omotesando is taking orders for surprise cakes.

    The Strings Omotesando is gearing up for the Christmas cake ordering season which starts this month – for delivery between December 23 (Thursday) to December 25 (Saturday), 2021. This year, the Christmas offering named “Surprise Cake” will...

    • Posted October 1, 2021
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  • Atelier de Godiva

    It has been 4 years since Atelier de Godiva opened its first shop at the main Seibu Department store in Ikebukuro. On the occasion of the famous Belgian chocolatier’s 4th anniversary, it is offering a special rich...

    • Posted September 5, 2021
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  • “No time to die” on the big screen in October

    “No Time To Die”, Daniel Craig’s fifth film and the 25th in the Bond franchise, will premiere on October 1, 2021 (Friday) ahead of the United States. It will come as a shock to Japan fans but...

    • Posted September 2, 2021
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  • An adorable movie even your 4-year old will enjoy.

    Paw Patrol, a Canadian animated TV series for children aired in Japan every Friday on TV Tokyo and currently popular in 160 countries and 350 million households, is now a movie. Paw Patrol: the Movie will be...

    • Posted August 19, 2021
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  • The cinch bag is making a comeback.

    What would be the most you care about when shopping for a casual bag? Is it design? functionality? material? If you care for all three, Japanese fashion guru Issey Miyake is your man. When it comes to...

    • Posted August 5, 2021
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  • Disney’s theme park ride is the title of its new film.

    British actor Emily Blunt and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson are explorers traveling along the Amazon River in search of a priceless treasure, the Tree of Life,  in Disney’s latest fantasy/adventure film, “Jungle Cruise”. The journey is made...

    • Posted July 21, 2021
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  • ANA Intercontinental Hotel’s pool is open all summer.

    As Tokyo’s increasing temperatures have families looking for the nearest swimming pool, ANA Intercontinental Hotel Tokyo has decided to open its “Garden Pool” not just to hotel guests but Tokyo residents as well. The pool is open...

    • Posted July 19, 2021
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  • A Giant Digital Art Garden is Happening at the Tokyo Midtown

      Families may not be able to watch the Tokyo Olympics 2020 in person but this event at the Tokyo Midtown in Roppongi will cheer you up. The MIDTOWN ART PALETTE , a series of several events...

    • Posted July 14, 2021
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  • Spain’s Desiree Vila: “Getting a place in the Tokyo Paralympic games is a dream come true.”

    Three years ago, 23-year old Desirée Vila Bargiela from Spain started training as a Paralympic athlete after losing her right leg from a very bad fall during training. Despite her condition, she emerged as Spain’s champion with...

    • Posted July 7, 2021
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  • Godzilla vs Kong coming soon to the big screen.

    Following a series of delay caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the long-awaited Godzilla vs Kong (originally scheduled in May) will hit Tokyo theaters on July 2. Godzilla vs. Kong, a follow-up of 2019’s Godzilla: King of the...

    • Posted June 21, 2021
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  • Uniqlo to start selling Godzilla T-shirts

    Japan’s giant clothes retailer Uniqlo will start selling Godzilla themed T-shirts for men and kids starting June 28, ahead of ‘Godzilla vs Kong’ movie’s release date. Godzilla, the fictional prehistoric (kaiju) monster has become a worldwide pop...

    • Posted June 21, 2021
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  • Steamed Chicken salad with baby potatoes and lettuce

    Using a simple olive oil, roasted garlic and lemon instead of a heavy dressing makes this summer salad light and refreshing without sacrificing its flavor.   Ingredients (per serving) 1/2 steamed chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces...

    • Posted June 21, 2021
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  • Savory turnover filling you can snack on any time of day.

    Let’s face it. Being the cook at home while life gets hectic is tough.  You want the family to have delicious meals ready to serve any time of day yet there’s no time to cook. A good...

    • Posted June 16, 2021
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  • Parfaits extraordinaire at the Strings Hotel Tokyo

    ‘Tis the best time of the year to cave in to your sweet cravings. The Strings Hotel Tokyo Intercontinental has prepared a plethora of irresistible parfaits this season featuring multi layers of fleshy peaches, juicy Shine Muscats,...

    • Posted June 11, 2021
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  • Disney premiers Luca on June 18 via streaming, cancels theatrical release amid Covid-19 pandemic.

    Luca, Disney Pixar’s latest summer offering was scheduled for its theatrical release this month but was later canceled due to the ongoing pandemic. The film will instead be exclusively released via Disney+ streaming on June 18. LUCA...

    • Posted June 9, 2021
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  • Moomin Cafe’s Snufkin fair starts today.

    Moomin Cafe stand pays tribute to Moomin’s best friend, Snufkin, with adorable menus and drinks starting today. If you don’t know who Snufkin is, he’s a central character in Moomin and popular among Japanese children. He wears...

    • Posted May 14, 2021
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  • Strawberries galore at ANA InterContinental Hotel Tokyo

    Strawberry delights is kind of a huge favorite in Japan. It’s hard to tell when the real peak season is because the red berry seems available all year round. Spring however is special for the Japanese.  So...

    • Posted February 25, 2021
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  • Disney releases Raya and the Last Dragon

    Long ago, in the fantasy world of Kumandra, humans and dragons lived together in harmony. However, when sinister monsters known as the Druun threatened the land, the dragons sacrificed themselves to save humanity. Now, 500 years later,...

    • Posted February 17, 2021
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  • The Strings Omotesando has a Barbie-inspired dessert buffet

    Even as people eating out have dwindled under the State of Emergency, the Strawberry season in Japan is not going away anytime soon. The Strings Omotesando returns for its annual strawberry offering from March 3 until May...

    • Posted February 17, 2021
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  • Krispy Kreme releases Minion-themed donuts

    Believe it or not, the pandemic has given rise to habitual snacking in Japan. Almost everyday, snack brands release new offerings one after the other and Krispy Kreme is no different. Starting March 1 onto mid May,...

    • Posted February 10, 2021
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  • Lego bricks storage for preschoolers available at Ikea from February 2021

    Toddlers find great joy in playing with Lego pieces and building whatever they can think of. Parents love that Lego toys support the development of their toddlers. The problem is those small Lego bricks scattered across the...

    • Posted January 28, 2021
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  • Look for this brand when you buy sustainable children’s wear.

    Many parents prefer simple and sustainable kids’ wear that isn’t dotted with tacky logos and funny “wasei eigo” or English-looking words that often have quite different meanings. Luckily, there are still responsible clothes manufacturers that sell brands...

    • Posted December 30, 2020
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  • My children are crazy about this Disney movie on Netflix.

    A very entertaining and memorable animated musical fantasy comedy-drama movie that I recommend parents to watch on Netflix with their children this holiday season is none other than “The Princess and the Frog”. It’s nothing like the...

    • Posted December 28, 2020
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  • How to make a chunky, delicious Clam Chowder kids love.

      It’s officially winter. ‘Tis the season for soup – a creamy clam chowder – if you have picky eaters at home. There is no clear substitute for a  warming, delicious homemade version of a classic clam...

    • Posted December 24, 2020
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  • Adorable Pokemon-themed baby wear will delight new parents

    If you’re wondering what to dress the newest spoilt member of the family for the holiday season, here’s some good news for new parents. “Mon Poke”,  an official Pokemon maternity and baby wear brand for up to...

    • Posted December 22, 2020
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  • Tokyo Disney Resort to raise ticket price from March 2021.

    Oriental Land Co., Ltd. that operates Tokyo Disney Resorts in Japan has announced today that it will introduce a new pricing for tickets to Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea after March 20, 2021. The new price for...

    • Posted December 22, 2020
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  • “Cooking with children is Montessori,” says expert

    As most families shelter in place amid the pandemic, there’s no better time to introduce kids to fun, real-life experiences than now. The kitchen would be the ideal playground to do just that according to Audrey Zucchi,...

    • Posted December 16, 2020
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  • Ramen shop finds an excuse to serve rainbow noodles.

    The demand for takeout food since the pandemic is growing. Yet ramen joints in Japan are struggling to survive because noodles are just not made for take-away as they easily get soggy during transit. There’s no question...

    • Posted December 9, 2020
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  • Should you drop the truth bomb to children about Santa Claus?

    The short answer to that is ‘yes’. For many Christians around the world, Christmas Eve being the birth of Jesus, is actually the most exciting part of the holiday celebration with Father Christmas coming to visit to...

    • Posted December 8, 2020
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