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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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) [...]
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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