Interview vs. Trial Sitting
Celebrate the Autumn Moon with Tsukimi!
Like most Japanese holidays, Tsukimi (moon-viewing) which falls on the same day as the Autumn Equinox this year, is a celebration of the changing seasons and a time to appreciate all the crop yields the kami has gifted us in the summer. It’s believed that the tradition was brought over from China during the Heian period (794-1185 AD) and adopted into Japanese culture by court nobles who threw lavish banquets with musical performances and poem readings dedicated to the moon. Similar to many other Japanese customs, Tsukimi became widespread and popular amongst the general Japanese population...
Kid-Friendly Events this Weekend in Tokyo
Babysitter of the Month: Thinley
This month, we’d like to introduce you to Thinley!
Thinley just recently moved from India to Japan with her husband. As a student, Thinley was a part of a team that was responsible for taking care of underprivileged children in India both inside and outside of school. The team was responsible for providing to the daily needs of children, such as education, health, and hygiene. They were also involved in putting together and running classes for kids who didn’t attend the school.
Because she was so young when she first joined the team, Thinley...
Summer break might be over but the sweltering weather won’t be for another month or so. Treat your kids to a homemade and good-for-you whole fruit popsicles after a hot and hard day of studying at school. Get creative with this basic recipe and change out the base and fruits to add variation and flavor!
Serving Size: 6 popsicles
Ingredients:
2 chopped ripe peaches
6 tablespoons honey
Dash sea salt
2 cups of yogurt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
1...