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Does Your Company Cover Childcare? CareFinder Babysitting via Fukurikosei (Benefit One & Relo Club)
CareFinder babysitting is now available through Japan’s leading employee benefit programs — Benefit One and Relo Club . If your employer participates, your company may already cover part of your childcare costs .
How It WorksBenefit One members: Book CareFinder babysitters and have a portion of your fee covered through your membership. Learn more in our guide: Using Benefit One with CareFinder Babysitters ....
CareFinder Launches Pet Sitting Service
CareFinder is excited to announce the launch of our brand-new Pet Sitting Service in Japan . Trusted sitters visit your home so your pets stay safe, happy, and stress-free—even when you can’t be there.
Why Choose CareFinder Pet Sitting? 1. Comfort of homeUnlike pet hotels, our in-home pet sitting lets your pets stay in their own space—no travel, no stress.
2. Safe, one-on-one careYour pet receives personalized attention with no contact with other animals, reducing risks of conflict and infection.
3. Personalized...
Did you know that every September is designated as Disaster Preparedness Month in Japan?
It was established to commemorate the Great Kanto Earthquake of September 1, 1923, and because September is a month when natural disasters such as typhoons and heavy rains often occur. The goal is to remind families to be prepared and deepen their knowledge about disaster safety .
In recent years, earthquakes, typhoons, and floods have become more frequent, and for families with children, disaster preparedness has become an essential part of daily...
As summer holidays come to an end, children prepare to head back to school—and parents, too, find themselves busy with school events, supplies, and family routines. Transitioning into the new term doesn’t have to be stressful, though.
Here are six practical tips to help your family start the 2025 school year with confidence and ease. Plus, we’ll introduce CareFinder’s limited-time Summer Holiday Support Campaign , extended through the end of August!
1. Double-check homework and review past lessons...
Top Obon Events in Tokyo 2025
Obon is one of Japan's most cherished traditions—a time to honor ancestors, reconnect with family, and celebrate through cultural events. If you're in Tokyo during August, here are some of the most engaging, family-friendly Obon events to check out:
1. Kanda Myojin Noryo Matsuri When: August 8–10, 2025
Where: Kanda Myojin (Chiyoda-ku)
Many food stalls will be set up, and on Friday, there will also be a Bon Odori dance featuring anime songs.
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