UPDATE: Tsukiji Fish Market has officially moved to Toyosu. Toyosu Market Details. NOTICE: Tsukiji Tuna Auction viewings close in Tsukiji in 2019.. The outer market remains in business however the inner market is closed. Experience the live tuna auction and read our best tips when visiting the Tsukiji Fish Market (築地市場, Tsukiji Shijō) Tsukiji Fish …
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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 …
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 open …
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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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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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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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Bunkyo City International Exchange Group is offering a free English guided tour of Gokokuji Temple, Higo Hosakawa Garden and Edogawa Park on Sunday, March 25th from 9:45am to 12:30pm (Sign up by Thursday, March 22nd). Gokoku-ji Temple (護国寺) is a Shingon Buddhist temple in Tokyo’s Bunkyo Ward. The temple was built in 1681 …
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Over the next three months, there are some great Spring 2018 Tokyo International school festivals to attend. You do not need to have a child at these schools to attend and enjoy global cooking, music and many flea markets and raffles. Attending the Spring 2018 Tokyo International school festivals is …
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Best Living Japan is excited to tie-up with three great dessert teachers to offer seven delicious Tokyo Dessert Cooking Classes. Seven weeks of classes will be offered from January – April 2018 from 9:30 – 12:30 *with the exception of Thursday, February 8th which will be held from 13:00 – 15:30. To sign-up, please …
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Best Living Japan is partnering with Ms.Nathalie Brantsma to offer Organization Class: Quit Clutter Essentials to Find Peace and Calm at Home, January – March 2018. Classes will be held for 5 weeks on Monday from 13:00 – 15:00. This is a five-week courtse which builds on each week so attendance is recommended for all 5 …
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Here are our recommendations for the Top Tokyo Ice Skating Rinks Winter 2017 – 2018. We have expanded the list for this year. Check out the 15 recommeneded locations below with open dates, times and fees. Embrace the season and enjoy the seasonal outdoor rinks during the winter months, and …
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Move! into the Wild Life @ Miraikan (The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation) is one of our recommended Winter 2017-2018 Tokyo Museum Exhibits for Families, a fun exhibition that kids will love. There are four activities, photo ops and interactive exhibits that will keep your kids entertained. The four activities …
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Best Living Japan is partnering with Professional Management Consultant, Facilitator and Coach, Tanja Bach, to offer a seminar on how to Build a Portable Career. Starting over is never easy. So why not create a portable career that you can take with you regardless of your physical location. In this class, you will learn what it takes to have …
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Best Living Japan is excited to tie-up with French cooking teacher, Ms.Adèle Grosset for the first season of French Family Cooking Classes. Ten weeks of classes will be offered from January – April 2018; each Tuesday a.m. from 9:30 – 12:30. To sign-up, please choose 1, 4, 8 or all ten classes …
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Best Living Japan – Tokyo Expat Family Guide Tokyo with Kids Guide for Globally Minded Families 