BY CAROLINE POVER Between May 2006 and April 2007 I suffered from cognitive damage due to three strokes. I eventually travelled to Canada in July 2007 to see stroke specialist Dr. David Spence. He found a hole in my heart and sent me to the UK for surgery. I now have a titanium implant and [...]
Tokyo Made (www.tokyomade.com) is one of my favourite places to look for fun and funky made-in-Japan pieces of fashion, jewellery, and miscellaneous design. I recently came across the totally adorable Schatje Gomu bracelets, which at first glance look like big chunky versions of the Silly Bandz oh-so-popular in North America right now. Turns out, they’re [...]
COMPILED BY DANIELLE TATE-STRATTON A study of 1,700 Spanish teens showed that girls who travelled to school by biking or walking received higher scores in math and verbal testing than those girls who had a more sedentary commute. Interestingly, the benefit did not extend to their male schoolmates. The researchers also found that the longer [...]
BY MEGAN KOJIMA Before journeying to the so-called “floating world” a little over a year ago, I hadn’t a clue what to expect upon meeting Japan, even though I’d read about 15 different travel guides that told me where to stay, what to eat, where to go shopping, and what not to do and not [...]
I love Brooklyn Parlor in Shinjuku. Located just below Marui Annex, this cosy, not-so-hidden basement café is the perfect place for that mid-afternoon latté after a morning spent perusing the streets of Shinjuku, or an early dinner before catching a flick at the nearby Wald 9 Cinema. Staying true to its name, this eatery serves [...]
Looking to reduce frizz? BRAZILIAN KERATINE STRAIGHTENING by Coppola is a revolutionary smoothing system used by over 10,000 salons in the US that infuses Keratin deep into the hair cuticle, reducing up to ninety-five percent of frizz and therefore leaving hair smooth, shiny, and luxurious. Results typically last three to five months depending on your [...]
BY MARILYN KLEIN During the winter months, Boudoir’s therapists are constantly asked how to help clients keep their skin more hydrated, radiant, and less sensitive. It’s important to take care of your skin and not neglect your facial requirements. Our skin ages faster in the winter months, so now’s the time to invest in proper [...]
In Sanskrit Literature Athithi Devo Bhava or ‘the guest is truly your god’ is a maxim of hospitality in India, and at Priya the staff are certainly guided by that philosophy! Gracious, friendly, and professional staff ensure that your dining experience at Priya is a happy one. Always bustling with Japanese and international diners, whether [...]
I love Rakuten and their new English website! On a very rainy day I ordered a pair of wellies within minutes, and while Rakuten doesn’t do same-day delivery, the boots were at my doorstep within days and within my budget. The cash-on-delivery service is excellent. http://en.rakuten.co.jp—CP
BY ARWEN MURAKAMI What made you want to become a Being A Broad rep? At first, I had no idea I could! I’d gotten some good use out of the forums and enjoyed a few events, but still found BAB to be a little inaccessible. I also started to realise how many ways my life [...]
