Vivian on October 9th, 2008

MAMA-GOTO Club’s Iishida-san and Yukimi Kono, illustrator of TIN TON TAM (sp?) are having special mother and child cafe days at AHIRU in Doho Park.  The Cafe will operate from 1 to 5pm and you can find TIN TON TAM character goods and a special children’s playcircle for young children (under two).  The cafe is [...]

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Vivian on August 25th, 2008

I loathe margarine – not only because it cheapens the taste of bread, but because it reportedly damages our health (due to free-radicals).  Recently, due to the massive butter shortage and rising butter prices, many bakeries have resorted to using margarine.  I was very disappointed recently, to eat croissants that tasted like they were made out of [...]

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Vivian on July 31st, 2008

If you have some extra time and can swing by DOHO park this week, try checking out this very cute exhibition. They have some artwork by Yukimi Konno, a very talented illustrator for children. The colorful
characters are perfect for young children under 5. VERY catchy and cute!!! My 8-month old baby loved the works feature [...]

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Vivian on December 11th, 2007

Moving back to the US? I found this in The Japan Times: some information on movers.
Allied Pickfords — phone (04) 5651-2747, fax (04) 5664-7134 or check out www.alliedpickfords.co.jp
Economove — call (toll-free) (0120) 981-862. Web site at www.economovejapan.com/index.htm
Econoship — phone (toll-free) (0120) 222-111, mail info@econoship.net or check online at www.econoship.net
Japan Express — call (toll-free) (0120) [...]

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Vivian on November 27th, 2007

Be sure to park your car in a well-lit area if you have to make a stop at a supermarket or other such store late at night! Someone I know had a close call with two foreign-looking men (maybe of Southeast Asian descent) in a dark parking lot. They watched her get out [...]

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