BY MARY BETH HORIAI When I first came to Japan in the ’80s, I had two ways of communicating with my family and friends. The first way was by ‘snail mail.’ Aerograms were popular at the time for international mail. I would often write very tiny to get as much news as I could squeeze [...]
This is a picture I found on a bus while I was in Singapore. It, for me, summarized how I felt during the earthquake – shaken up and disoriented. We, in Tokyo, are very blessed in that all that happened to us was this intense shaking. Compared to the people in Northern part of Japan [...]
J’s International School students have been exploring different styles of art throughout history, and finding out that, as their teacher explained, “there is no such thing as right and wrong in art.” Using popsicle sticks and a variety of paints, the children experimented with mixing colours and using careful strokes in their painting. With time, [...]
Name: Leila Sakagawa Nationality: Canadian Qualifications: BA (Special Education), MA (Child Study & Education) Job title: Head of Learning Support Employer: Aoba-Japan International School Job description: I am, overall, responsible for the timetables and work of the teachers in the department. I create and modify programs for students who require learning support (LS). Another big [...]
One of the most popular discussions on the BAB forum concerned recommendations for women’s health checkups in Japan, so we’ve summarised the information here. Most clinics will provide some form of women’s health checkups, but if you’re looking for something other foreign women have been comfortable using, then look no further! If you have Japanese [...]
To change your name in Japan firstly you need to change it with your home country by applying for a new passport, with evidence of why you are changing your name (such as a marriage certificate). Each country has slightly different regulations so you should check with your embassy or consulate for the detailed requirements. [...]
BY SHANA GRAVES It’s that time of year again; when the heat and humidity are cranked up to an unbearable degree and we need to escape to more comfortable locations. Many women—myself included—cringe at the thought of slipping into summer wear if we aren’t thrilled with the way we look. Despite media propaganda as to [...]
June 21, 2011: “I got me some horses to ride on” About a month ago, I went on a little day trip with Yuko, Airi and Papa. They took me to a place called Bokka no Sato. It is about a one-hour drive from where we live. It is known for its flowers, animals, fruits, [...]
LiVEJAM, the music school for teenagers, recently launched a recording service so that anyone who has ever wanted to record themselves singing, or produce a demo tape for their band can now do so. LiVEJAM is offering musicians a chance to record themselves and their band live in a professional quality rehearsal studio. Musicians can [...]
Summer is here, the sunshine, heat and humidity can do quite a number on your skin. The sun’s rays are very strong and can do damage to your skin in the form of age spots, wrinkles and even worse skin cancer. Plus, higher heat and humidity means more breakouts and clogged pores. Follow these beauty [...]
