Looking for some great deals on adult and kids clothing and other home items in Tokyo? Then do not miss the annual Nearly New Sale happening new month at the Tokyo American Club. This popular event is open to the public. The Nearly New Sale (flea market) is Friday, April …
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Spring means new beginnings…and new fruits and vegetables in the grocery stores that’ll leave you scratching your head wondering what they are, how they taste, and how to use them. In this Spring Seasonal Workshop, we’ll start off by presenting to you macrobiotic concepts where you’ll discover what foods are …
Read More »We have gathered some of the top Tokyo Area International Schools’ 2019 Winter/Spring Calendars from January to June in an attempt to help simplify planning. We often hear from other parents and organizers of community events that all the international school’s schedules being different causes may headaches. Hoping readers find …
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If you love utility crafts, then join us at Best Living Japan for a Chabako Class. You will go home with a lovely washi covered Japanese wooden tea box which is tin lined. Chabakos make great storage boxes for woollens and special keepsakes. Chabako Classes are 10,000 JPY + 8% …
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Our kids love holiday lights as much as we do so we`re posting our favorite Tokyo Area 2018 Illuminations picks. Most have started this past week so head on out to get in an early holiday mood. We love biking around after dinner to get family photos. Some of the …
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Join us for our American Holiday Cooking Classes. Whether it is your 1st or 10th holiday season in Japan. Japan’s smaller houses and ovens, and difficulty of finding favorite increments can add stress to your holiday season. Two holiday cooking classes will be offered – Thanksgiving and Christmas Dinner. Enjoy …
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The Summer 2020 Olympics are less than two years away, and you now you can Volunteer to work as a Game Volunteer or City Volunteer during the 2020 Summer Olympics (July 24 – August 9, 2020) and Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games (August 25 – September 6, 2020). Registration is now …
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10 Tokyo Festivals To Catch This Summer Want to experience a summer matsuri (a Japanese festival) in Tokyo, but don’t want to brave the crowds and heat? We’ve rounded up several Tokyo festivals that are perfect for families. Put on your yukata, dress the kids in their jinbei, fill your …
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Adorable Life-sized Doraemon statues at Roppongi Hills marks the beginning of their annual Summer Station. The TV Asahi and Roppongi Hills` Summer Station event is filled with live entertainment, games and activities. Purchase their 1-day Summer pass (2,000 yen JHS and older; 1,000 kids aged 4 up to JHS) at …
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Here are our 2018 Top Tokyo Summer Fireworks recommendations. Tokyo area fireworks are a must experience. The sky of Tokyo area will be alive with fireworks once the rainy season passes in mid-July. I believe one has not experienced Japan until you wear your yukata (cotton kimono) and geta (wooden sandals) …
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Sign your 11-14 year old up for the QUEST TOKYO One Week Kids Japanese Language Program, if you want to help jump-start your child’s Japanese before the new school year. Join ‘RE-INSPIRE YOUR JAPANESE’ to help prevent summer slide! The one-week program has two levels – Beginner-Intermediate (morning) and Intermediate (afternoon). …
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Join the Best Living Japan 2019 Goal Setting Classes to determine your IKIGAI and set your 2019 goals. Work, the family or just you, set goals you can hit! Discover your IKIGAI – your “reason to jump out of bed in the morning” – in 2019 and create a pathway …
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Best Living Japan is excited to tie-up with Cake Decorating instructor Seema Jain for our Halloween and Holiday whipped cream with fondant decoration cake class. You’ll learn how make and decorate a cake using a fresh whipped cream frosting that is very stable and not too sweet like buttercream. This class focuses on giving …
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Craving your American dessert favorites? Join one of our American Desserts Baking classes to learn how to make the perfect pie and muffins. Get advice on where to source ingredients in Japan and other local cooking tips. All American Desserts Baking Classes are 7,500 JP + 8% JP consumption tax …
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Would you like to have more energy, feel younger, recover better, reduce the risk of autoimmune diseases? Try one of our Plant Based Cooking Classes. Have an overall healthier lifestyle which is environmentally friendly and kinder to the planet, but always thought this is too complicated, not tasty and the kids will not like …
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Are you interested in improving your family’s health and mind through better eating? If yes, I highly recommend you attend one of the Best Living Japan Ayurvedic Cooking Classes. Ayurveda has three main focuses: healing, prevention, and healthcare. Ayurvedic cooking is the personalizing of food for each person’s healing process. …
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Get incremental saving on your Best Living Japan classes by buying a set of Best Living Japan class vouchers. Best Living Japan offers over 30 different types of cooking, art & crafts, and lifestyle classes and tours. Check our selection of classes. All the classes are conducted in the Best …
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Best Living Japan is excited to tie-up for a second season of French Cooking Classes with French cooking teacher, Adèle Grosset, in each class your will learn four recipes and French cooking techniques. Recipes from appetizers to main dishes and desserts – menu ideas with ingredients that can easily sourced in …
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Love Thai and Vietnamese food, but never quite sure how to start cooking it? Join Jeannine, an experienced cooking teacher, and learn how to adjust the spice level to your taste, where to quickly and easily buy Thai ingredients in Tokyo (many can be purchased through Honest Bee), and how …
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Thank you for your interest in taking a class at the Best Living Japan Studio. Below are some frequently asked Best Living Japan Class Policies and FAQs. If you still have a question about a class, please send an email to info@BestLivingJapan.com. For our latest class selection check here. Best …
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If you like to paint and jewelry, then going a Wagara class. Wagara means ‘Japanese classical patterns’ which used to be applied to Japanese kimono. We will be applying the same concept to a wood chip and creating jewelry. Join one of Best Living Japan’s Wagara Classes and learn the …
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2018 Tokyo Area Wading Pools and Splash Ponds – It`s hot which means pool time! Most Tokyo area wading pools will open from July 1st this year, although there are a few splash ponds that are open now. Here is our list of outdoor wading pools & splash ponds that …
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Attend this Japanese Dining Etiquette seminar lunch if you want to gain confidence in your manners and be more relaxed the next time you visit a Japanese formal restaurant or friend’s home. We will enjoy a delicious multi-course Japanese lunch in the Best Living Japan Studio in Minami Azabu, Minato-ku, …
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