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Babysitter of the Month: Rina
2019-01-23
This month, we'd like to introduce you to Rina! Rina is a preschool and ESL teacher at an international school in Tokyo. Having grown up attending international schools herself, both abroad and here in Japan, Rina is not only bilingual in English and Japanese but also a very multicultural individual. After completing her International Baccalaureate diploma, Rina attended university in the Netherlands and upon graduation, moved back to Tokyo to become a teacher. Rina has extensive experience looking after children aged between 3 and 12 years old. For four summers, Rina worked as a teacher/...
From a World Festival that celebrates the cultural diversity of Tokyo's Minato ward to the organic and ecological Earth Garden Festival, make the most out of the upcoming weekend with these kid-friendly events around Tokyo! 1. Minato-ku World Festival 2019 Date: ~3/24 Location: Participating Embassies in Minato-ku Tokyo's Minato ward is not only home to many foreign residents but over half the embassies in Japan, making it one of the most culturally diverse place in the country. To...
Why Have Multiple Sitters?
2019-01-16
You've found a dependable sitter that's a great match for your family. Now, why might you want to keep looking for another babysitter? Because, simply put, life is full of curveballs and you don't want to be left swinging blindly when it comes to your childcare. No matter how incredible or dependable your go-to babysitter is, at some point, you will be left with a gap in your childcare coverage. Maybe your child has come down with a fever on the morning of an important presentation or perhaps your sitter is out of town. Whatever the reason may be, having multiple sitters or back-up sitters on...
From a festival of festivals to your last chance at outdoor ice skating this season, make the most out of the upcoming weekend with these kid-friendly events around Tokyo! 1. Akita Wonderful Fes Date: 1/12 Saturday 11am-5pm, 1/13 Sunday 10am-3pm Location: Yoyogi Park A prefectoral icon of Akita, the Akita dogs are here to celebrate its hometown with you at Yoyogi park this weekend! Get to know the furry pups while enjoying some Akita specialties like Kiritanpo and Inaniwa Udon. There will also be a special appearance by the UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural...
From festivals celebrating Japanese culture to New Year's fox festivals, make the most out of the upcoming weekend and the New Year's holiday with these kid-friendly events around Tokyo! 1. J-Culture Fest Date: 1/2-3 Wednesday & Thursday, 11am-6pm Location: Tokyo International Forum (Yurakucho/Tokyo) J-CULTURE FEST, which was held in January 2017 as a part of the 20th anniversary celebration event for the Tokyo International Forum, will be held again in 2019 over the New Year’s holiday. The event...
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