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At CareFinder, we've met with a lot of people who want to be babysitters. Over the course of thousands of interviews and working closely with sitters and families for more than six years, we've found there are several key factors that determine if someone will be both a good babysitter and a good fit within our community. And we are happy to share our expertise with you! Not only to give you insight into how CareFinder works, but also to help guide you as you make this important childcare decision. Experience First and foremost, we only consider people who...
A new holiday in Japan (officially observed for the first time in 2016), Mountain Day, or Yama no Hi, is very similar to Greenery Day in May or Marine Day in July. It is a day meant to celebrate and honor the many mountains of Japan, a country which is more than 70 percent covered by them! Though Mountain Day itself falls on 11 August, which is a Sunday, because of Japan's rules on public holidays, it will be observed this year on Monday, 12 August. So, employees and students (though many are on break anyway) get to enjoy a three-day weekend! Just as with Greenery Day or Marine Day, the point...
The Rugby World Cup in Japan: A Primer
2019-08-02
In just under two months, Japan can expect hundreds of thousands of rugby fans to arrive for the 2019 Rugby World Cup. Supporters from England and Australia will make up the bulk of visitors, with the rest coming from the US, France, New Zealand, the Netherlands and more than 150 other countries. While many countries are known rugby-obsessives (see: England, where the sport originated, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand), Japan also has a surprisingly long history with the sport and a robust population of enthusiasts. The first club was established in Yokohama in 1866 and today there are 125,...
New to Tokyo? A quick Google search will turn up plenty of helpful resources for newly arrived families. From English-speaking parenting and play groups to in-depth directions for navigating the international school system, there is no shortage of tips and tricks for seamlessly transitioning to life in Japan. In fact, there are so many opportunities in the city for new families to interact with and learn from similar families, eat familiar foods and enjoy familiar activities, that you almost have no cause to venture out of your familiar bubble, despite being in a new country that is, very...
Tokyo 2020 Olympics: One Year Away
2019-07-24
The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games were officially kicked off today, with the organizing committee's "1 Year to Go!" ceremony. While a year may seem like a long way's off from the event, many people who will attend (if they're lucky!) or otherwise take part in the general festivities have already started planning. According to the committee, more than three million tickets have already been sold. Tens of millions of Japanese residents are holding their breath for a second lottery and many millions of others worldwide are looking to score a ticket or two on the resale market. It's expected that 600,...
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