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Being A Broad & GPlusMedia partnership announcement

Mar 01, 2012 No Comments by

Being A Broad and GPlus Media are happy to announce a new partnership, commencing March 1st, 2012. GPlus Media will be developing a new website for Being A Broad, maintaining the existing services for foreign women in Japan, as well as creating more services for members and sponsors alike. Caroline Pover, who founded Being A [...]

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How to find a good health clinic in Japan

Feb 26, 2012 No Comments by

by Tokyo Adventist Dental Clinic‘s RITSU OIKAWA There are fewer clinics and hospitals to choose from if you are not fluent in Japanese. But it is very important to know some characteristics of a good clinic. Here are some tips on how to find a good clinic: Search Nowadays, the Internet is probably the most [...]

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Falling in Love

Feb 25, 2012 No Comments by

BY KAREN CARMELI During this month of Valentine’s celebrations, people’s thoughts often turn to love, and not always in a happy way. When a long-term relationship ends people can often become reluctant to fall in love again, mainly because of having negative experiences and painful disappointments. People have so many preconceptions about men, women, love, [...]

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To Join, or not to join — Health Insurance in Japan

Feb 05, 2012 No Comments

BY TOKYO ADVENTIST DENTAL CLINIC’S RITSU OIKAWA Japanese health insurance system is drawing attention from many countries in recent years, including the United States, trying to introduce a universal health care plan. This government operated universal health care system started in 1961 in order to provide basic medical needs to everyone. Unlike some of the [...]

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February & March BAB specials at the Pacific Islands Club Saipan

Jan 26, 2012 No Comments

Special discounted rates start from $220 + 10% tax per night including a complimentary one category upgrade. Valid:  February 1 ~ 29, 2012 & March 17~ 31, 2012 (based on availability) Visit the Pacific Islands Club Saipan to experience a memorable holiday that captures the hearts of adults and kids alike. PIC (www.picresorts-saipan.com) is located [...]

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Now collecting blankets, socks, shampoo, and some girly stuff

Jan 25, 2012 No Comments

This information changes all the time so please check http://www.carolinepover.info/earthquake-mission/current-needs/ before sending anything. Then I will send you the address of the place to send things to. Many thanks! Some of the women I have met worked with their husbands and parents in family businesses centred around fishing, and no longer have jobs. They have [...]

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STEAK NIGHT at Roti EVERY SUNDAY 5-9PM

Jan 17, 2012 No Comments

Tender,Juicy Corn Fed, Char-Grilled USDA Choice Grade Steak Cooked on our grill just the way you like it SPECIAL PRICES Junior 180gm 1,200 Standard 240gm 1,600 Large  300gm  2,000 Carnivore 480gm 3,200 All steaks are served on Tuscan acacia wooden boards with our special sauces for the table. French Peppercorn, Bearnaise & Blue Cheese Butter [...]

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The Body Knows Better

Jan 14, 2012 No Comments

BY KAREN CARMELI If we want to know about “healthy food” it is easy to search for, find, and read a lot of information. But how do we know if the advice we find is really right for us? Sometimes we feel like eating things that are totally the opposite of what we have been [...]

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New Year, new food concept at Aoba-Japan

Jan 07, 2012 No Comments

BY LAUREN SHANNON Aoba-Japan International School (A-JIS) is happy to announce the provision of new food programs along with its service partner, To the Moon and Back Catering. These new programs are based on the school’s belief that food is a vital part of daily life beyond basic sustenance. Starting this year, A-JIS began new [...]

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New Year, New Teeth! by Ritsu Oikawa

Jan 03, 2012 No Comments

Can you believe 2011 is over? Have you come up with a New Year’s resolution for 2012? I do make one every year. However, it is usually not even February before I either forget or fail to keep my resolution. Why? You need something more than a resolution to change your habits and lifestyle. Let’s [...]

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