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Join Us at ASIJ Winterfest 2019
2019-11-29
CareFinder is excited to join The American School in Japan's annual WinterFest on Saturday, 7 December! We met so many wonderful families at last year's event and are looking forward to more new faces in 2019. Winterfest is an annual event where the whole family can enjoy lots of great food, entertainment, shopping and more on ASIJ's beautiful campus in Chofu. Members of the CareFinder team will be on hand to tell you all about our community of awesome bilingual babysitters (and we'll be offering some great discounts for new sign-ups!). We can't wait. Hope to see you there! When:...
The families in the CareFinder community are incredibly diverse. They speak many languages and represent countries all over the world. Some have always been in Japan, others are brand new to the country. But while every family we work with is unique, many do face similar challenges when it comes to the mental and behavioral health of their members. We recently spoke with Selena Hoy, outreach coordinator at TELL Japan , a non-profit organization that offers counseling and related support services to international families in Tokyo. She visits...
Winter in Tokyo
2019-11-22
Winter in Tokyo is a lot of fun, if a bit chilly! The temperature averages 10*C during the day and drops to slightly above freezing overnight. The city itself doesn't get much snow (or rain), but there are plenty of places just outside the metropolis to get your fix. There's also no shortage of snow-less outdoor and indoor fun to be had, meals to be eaten and shopping bargains to be found. Keep reading for our suggestions on how to make the most of winter in Tokyo with your family! Indoors in Tokyo With a scarf, some mittens and a cozy jacket, walking around the city isn't...
CareFinder Babysitter of the Month: Rachel
2019-11-20
At CareFinder, we are proud of our diverse, talented community of babysitters. The CareFinder team puts a lot of time and effort into finding sitters who are not only qualified and trustworthy, but who will also work well with the equally amazing and diverse community of families who use our platform. Every month, we like to showcase a babysitter who epitomizes what the CareFinder community is all about. This month, we're highlighting Rachel! Rachel is originally from the United Kingdom and has background in horseback riding instruction! In addition to her love of animals, Rachel is a big fan...
If you thought your family's schedule was already full for the next few weeks, you haven't seen anything yet! Make room for all of the wonderful winter light shows and markets that are popping up around town in the coming days. WINTER ILLUMINATIONS The holiday season in Tokyo is synonymous with decorative illuminations and impressive light shows. From Hibiya and Shibuya to Omotesando and Roppongi Hills, they're all over the city and many are on...
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