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From the BAB forum: Do you drive in Japan?

Sep 04, 2011 No Comments by

I do. I currently drive a used Nissan March. It’s trusty but I realize I will have to upgrade if I plan to stay here longer. Riding the train for long distances makes me sick, along with the overall feeling of being cramped into a space. However, I love driving, plus having a car allows [...]

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Welcome Furoshiki’s July tip for newcomers

Jul 11, 2011 No Comments by

Japan is world-renowned for being crowded. If you have just moved here and are trying to see the sights during the summer, but want to avoid the masses, the best time to go is on a weekday in July. The Japanese schools are still in session until the third week and many have attendance on [...]

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Out and About (March 2011)

Mar 01, 2011 No Comments by

Though it can sometimes be hard to find them initially, there are tons of events going on—in Tokyo and around Japan—where foreign women can feel very much at home. While BAB offers several women and girls-only events, plenty of other organisations offer events geared to the entire expat community, which, of course, includes plenty of [...]

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Out and About (February 2011)

Feb 01, 2011 No Comments

Though it can sometimes be hard to find them initially, there are tons of events going on—in Tokyo and around Japan—where foreign women can feel very much at home. While BAB offers several women and girls-only events, plenty of other organisations are offering events geared to the entire expat community, which, of course, includes plenty [...]

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