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Sitting Transaction Fee Increase
The CareFinder Team works very hard to provide a trustworthy platform for all of the members of the CareFinder community. Our costs have increased significantly since starting CareFinder, in order to continue to improve the platform and provide a high level of service we will be increasing the transaction fee we charge on sitting payments from 5% + tax to 10% + tax. This change will take effect on all sittings from March 1, 2024.
We look forward to continuing to serve the CareFinder community and helping you to find great babysitters.
CareFinder Holiday Office Hours
Our office will be closed from Friday, December 29, 2023 - Monday, January 8, 2024. We’ll open as usual on Tuesday, January 9.
If you have any urgent needs during that time, please do not hesitate to reach out to the CareFinder Team from Contact Us form or [email protected] .
We appreciate your understanding that it may take us a little longer than usual to respond during this time.
Celebrating Thanksgiving in Tokyo 2023
You do not want to miss Thanksgiving in Tokyo. And while Japan's Thanksgiving holiday (November 23) is a lovely opportunity to show our gratitude to first responders, police officers and healthcare workers, that's not the Thanksgiving we're talking about here. We mean the American version.
American Thanksgiving is held on the third Thursday in November. Traditionally, it celebrated the harvest and good fortune of the year. Today, it is largely a food-...
Celebrating Halloween in Tokyo 2023
Whether you've been planning your family's costumes since last year or are more the "We'll see what's left in stock at DonQi" type, Halloween in Tokyo is not to be missed! There are an array of family-friendly events for collecting candy and showing off your kawaii monsters, witches and ghosts. There are also plenty of opportunities for grownups to enjoy the spookier offerings of the season.
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Family-Friendly Fall Fun in Tokyo!
Every season in Tokyo has its merits, but at CareFinder, we are long-time, big-time fans of fall! The food, the festivals, the foliage — it's wonderful.
And after the grey days of rainy season and the heat and humidity of the summer, the crisp, cool air of autumn is a welcome treat. Simply being outside during this time of year can be enough to enjoy time with your family. However, this is Tokyo, so you know there are many, many family-friendly things to do in the fall!...