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Back to School is always an exciting time for kids. New teachers, new classmates, new school supplies and new clothes help to make the return to routine and homework a much easier pill to swallow. The novelty helps to propel them happily through the first few days and weeks. But what happens when the "newness" wears off? How do you keep your kids excited about school and learning when there are more tests and projects than new pencils and notebooks to distract them? Kids that are excited to learn, learn better, so we've rounded up some simple tips for keeping kids engaged in their education...
Tokyo in the Fall
2019-09-04
Tokyo in the Fall is glorious! The days cool off and the humidity relaxes. The nights are perfect for sleeping with the windows open. Typhoon season peters out, school is back in session and there are quite a few public holidays. It's the best time of year to enjoy the city with your family, or take a day trip to the countryside for a taste of nature. Autumn Weather As we mentioned, Tokyo's weather in the Fall is lovely! Temperatures average in the mid-to-low 20s during the day and don't begin to drop into the single digits at night until late in the season, in...
While there isn't much any of us can do to stop natural disasters from happening, we can take steps to prepare our families in case of emergency. Every year, Japan holds "Disaster Prevention Day" 防災の日 on 1 September to encourage everyone to practice safety drills and inventory their disaster kits. Need some help organizing your family for this year's Disaster Prevention Day? Keep reading for tips and resources! Japan's Natural Disasters As you likely know, Japan gets frequent earthquakes - more than once daily, on average. Many of these...
September Public Holidays in Japan
2019-08-28
Just as your family is adjusting to the routine of the new school year, here come two public holidays in September to shake things up! Respect for the Aged Day and the Autumnal Equinox create two long weekends in a row, as they both fall on Mondays in 2019. The Equinox is either 22 or 23 of September every year; Respect for the Aged Day is always the third Monday in September. We've put together some helpful background on each holiday, as well as suggestions on how to celebrate so that you can make the most of this extra time with your family. 敬老の日 ...
Filling in Cultural Gaps in Japan
2019-08-23
The new perspectives you are exposed to as a foreigner living abroad are some of the most wonderful benefits of doing so. However, as amazing as experiencing new cultures is, it can also pose a challenge when cultural differences are misinterpreted. The babysitters and families of the CareFinder community represent more than 60 countries from around the world, each bringing with them singular identities and experiences that inform their interactions. In Japan, a society with many unique customs which also differ greatly from Western norms, it can be confusing for families new to the country,...
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