Craft fairs are a fantastic place to find unique, handmade items just perfect for nearly everyone on your list. While you’re looking, you’ll be sure to see things that are fun and fancy, unique and cute, and just generally fabulous, all the while supporting local artisans and choosing a more sustainable way to shop. Sound [...]
Tokyo International Players always puts on a great production for viewers of all ages, and this one is sure to be just as great! Read on for more information, and if you’d like to get involved with the longest running English-language theatre troupe in Japan or simply find out more information about this great group, [...]
Makeup: Elena Okada, Photography: Kerry Raftis of Keyshots.com Full name: Monique Dehaney Age: 27 Nationality: Jamaican Grew up in: Jamaica Time in Japan: five and a half years Japanese level: advanced intermediate Works at: self-employed professional vocalist Why did you come to Japan? I came to Japan because my professor at the time sold me [...]
Inspired by Art-Deco Japan and Europe from 1925–1933, Kimono Wine Bar and Grill is owned by Lauren Shannon (many of you will know of her from Fujimamas) and brings together delicious food and great wine in a lovely location near Nogizaka Station, all without breaking the bank. The menu now includes lunch and brunch, with [...]
(image to left: Ho John Lee) It might seem like a long way off, but the 2012 US Presidential Election is quickly approaching, and for Americans living abroad who wish to have their vote counted, it is time to start thinking about how and where to register. Here’s a guide for how to do just [...]
BY MANA ORTIZ Halloween was a “spooktacular” event at J’s International School. The day started off with the dressed up children entering the haunted school. Fairies, witches, and skeletons replaced teachers. The children baked spider cookies and made sticky treats, before being visited by a scary witch. She brewed up a green potion filled with [...]
BY DANIELLE TATE-STRATTON Twenty-four year-old Kibby Evans from British Columbia, Canada is preparing to undertake a 9,000 kilometre bike ride–across the width of Canada–to raise funds and awareness for transplant research. She will be undertaking the trip with friend Daman Milsom and together the pair are aiming to raise $50,000 for transplant research and encourage [...]
Many families enjoy vacations out of town only to find that their actual living environment is dirty when they return. Some families like to take advantage of the home being empty, and bring in the Carpet Doctor to give the place a thorough clean. Coming back home is a great feeling when the place is [...]
BY NATASHA WILLIAMS For many of us used to op shops, thrift stores, and other shops full of used goods and great bargains, it can be frustrating to live in a country that doesn’t have this type of charity store. I’ve always loved the experience of hunting through the racks for just the right thing [...]
Bad breath can be a serious drawback in your social life. Only very recently, scientific approaches have been made to determine what really causes bad breath (Halitosis). There are many causes of bad odor in your mouth. About 80 to 90% of cases are thought to originate from the tongue, particularly from the dorsum (top surface) [...]
