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CareFinder's Partnerships in the Community
2020-01-22
The CareFinder community is a big one - hundreds of families and babysitters all over Japan connect with one another everyday through our platform. We also have several wonderful partner organizations in Tokyo that we are proud to support and whose support in return we greatly appreciate! We are always looking for more ways to collaborate with organizations in Tokyo (and beyond!) so feel free to reach out to info@carefinder.jp if you'd like to join us. For Empowering Women (FEW) Japan As its name...
Expat life can come with many challenges. Adapting to a new culture, language, home and timezone is just the tip of the iceberg! For many families living abroad, there is also a life "back home" that needs to be maintained to some degree. Whether there's mail to be sorted, money to be transferred or friends and family to keep in touch with, effectively living in multiple countries requires a lot of logistical coordination. Luckily, as technology has evolved, solutions to juggling life's responsibilities across continents are much more accessible. Keep reading for a few resources we think...
Well, we're deep into winter now. Though warm Spring weather is still a bit far off, you don't have to hibernate! There are still plenty of opportunities for your family to have fun in Tokyo. As always, if you need help with the kids while exploring the city, CareFinder is here to help! Furusato Matsuri Through January 19 https://www....
When you invite someone into your home to take care of your most valuable assets - your children - the goal is to be as comfortable and confident with them as possible. When you hire a babysitter through CareFinder we do everything we can to ensure you're able to find a sitter you can trust. We encourage all of our families to hold in-person interviews and trial sittings whenever possible so that you're completely at ease with your choice before officially handing over your kids. That being said, there can be some awkward or uncomfortable situations that arise even when you've found the best...
Coming of Age Day in Tokyo
2020-01-08
If the last few days back in the "real world" have been a bit rough for your family following the holiday break, we have good news for you: Monday, 13 January is another public holiday! Coming of Age Day, or Seijin no Hi (成人の日) is an annual celebration in honor of Japan's newly minted adults. Once you turn 20 in Japan, you're legally allowed to partake in many adult activities (like drinking and smoking) and are traditionally expected to transition to a more responsible adult mindset. Those who have turned 20 between April 2019 and April 2020 are invited to participate in the day's ceremonies...
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