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Having a newborn is hard anywhere, but for those of us living in a foreign country without a support network, it can be a lot harder. No grandparents to babysit, the medical system is foreign and everything is […]

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Last year I opted to move my daughter from her international nursery into a Japanese public daycare. It was quite a complicated process, but after two months on the waiting list we were successful in entering into a […]

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Here is Omakase Helper’s directory of useful English-speaking services for expats living in or near Tokyo. Of course this list is not exhaustive, but a helpful starting point. General Doctor International Health Care ClinicWebsite: www.ihc-clinic.jpPhone: 03-3501-1330Address: Sueyoshi Bldg […]

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Tokyo is a megapolis of almost 40 million people, therefore finding the right place to live for your family can be a challenge. We will list some of the best places Tokyo has on offer. If you’re moving […]

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There are two options for mobile phone plans in Japan. You can go with the “big three” – SoftBank, NTT Docomo and au, or you can go with a cheaper MVNO provider. You can sign up with many […]