BY NATASHA WILLIAMS For many millions of mothers around the world, breastfeeding is the method of choice for nourishing their babies and toddlers, and for good reason. According to the World Health Organization, “Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended up to six months of age, with continued breastfeeding along with appropriate complementary foods up to two years [...]
BY WENDY OVERSTREET Loving and living in Japan has been the most interesting, inspiring, and challenging experience I have ever had. And I wouldn’t change it for the world. My journey to Japan all started in New York City in 2004—no, sorry—2005. I was going to meet a friend at a party. As the party [...]
I love Palette, a Sri Lankan restaurant in Ebisu, enough to eat there up to four times a week. Their vegetarian lunch course is both authentic and delicious, and comes with a unique grilled coconut patty that is hard to find elsewhere. But the part I love the most is that the restaurant is run [...]
BY GABBI BRADSHAW In November of 2009, Sal9000 said, “I do” to Nene Anegasaki. Sal9000, a 27-year old Japanese otaku (geek) who lives in Tokyo, wore a white tux and black Buddy Holly glasses. The bride wore her usual school girl attire of a navy blue pleated skirt, sky blue knee socks, and a white [...]
I love the sound of the Hope at the Hilton Week, where you can hear a remarkable woman tell her amazing story of how she survived the killing fields and is now leading a team of women helping very poor families out of poverty. Kim (Ly) Phearly, Director of HOPE Cambodia, will share her story [...]
BY SHANA GRAVES When it’s cold outside and cold in your apartment, it’s hard to find motivation. For some of us, simply getting out of bed is a challenge, let alone finding the enthusiasm to do anything that could be considered productive. This is the beginning of a disorder that thousands of woman struggle through [...]
BY SARAH MATSUSHITA Refugees International Japan (RIJ) will present a feast for the eyes at the 20th anniversary of its exhibition, Art of Dining, on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 from noon–8:30pm at The Westin Tokyo. Opened in previous years by special guest HIH Princess Hitachi, Art of Dining will showcase imaginative and culturally diverse table [...]
I love that people in Japan are recognising International Women’s Day this year, which is why I was happy to hear about the full day United Nations Public Symposium taking place at the Nikkei Hall in Otemachi, Tokyo and held in conjunction with Femmes@Tokyo. Several sessions will “identify key issues regarding gender problems in Japan” [...]
BY SHANA GRAVES With Japan just a quick flight away from some of the most beautiful beach destinations in Southeast Asia, you have to make sure that you’re ready year round. Preparing for a beach holiday, for many, means taking steps to remove unwanted hair. Celebrating its first year in operation this March, Nua Salon [...]
Name: Poppy Calvert Nationality: British Qualifications: English Literature BA (Hons.) Job title: Operations lead Employer: Abercrombie & Fitch Ginza Time in this job: Three months Job description: Amongst the long-established and ever so regal fashion houses of Ginza there is a new resident turning heads in town. Abercrombie & Fitch, the all-American clothing retailer, opened [...]
