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Studies have shown that children lose their ability to become fully fluent in a second language - grammatically, conversationally correct with little accent - by age 10. And any adult who's tried to learn another language can tell you that doing so gets tougher as the years go on. So the earlier you can start to learn, the better! The benefits of bilingualism (or multilingualism!) are well-known by this point: more empathy, increased learning ability, better job prospects. Every day at CareFinder we see firsthand the value of exposing young children to new languages and cultures and want to...
Celebrating Halloween in Tokyo: 2019 Guide
2019-09-11
Celebrating Halloween here is a unique experience for the whole family! It's still a relatively new holiday and many traditions have a decidedly Japanese twist on them, but that doesn't mean Halloween isn't a whole lot of fun. Check out our 2019 Halloween Guide for information on how to make the most of the holiday this year. Trick-or-Treat and Parades Japanese customs on etiquette and personal space mean that taking your children to your neighbors' homes to demand candy is out of the question. However, several shopping districts and neighborhoods host official...
Back to School is always an exciting time for kids. New teachers, new classmates, new school supplies and new clothes help to make the return to routine and homework a much easier pill to swallow. The novelty helps to propel them happily through the first few days and weeks. But what happens when the "newness" wears off? How do you keep your kids excited about school and learning when there are more tests and projects than new pencils and notebooks to distract them? Kids that are excited to learn, learn better, so we've rounded up some simple tips for keeping kids engaged in their education...
Tokyo in the Fall
2019-09-04
Tokyo in the Fall is glorious! The days cool off and the humidity relaxes. The nights are perfect for sleeping with the windows open. Typhoon season peters out, school is back in session and there are quite a few public holidays. It's the best time of year to enjoy the city with your family, or take a day trip to the countryside for a taste of nature. Autumn Weather As we mentioned, Tokyo's weather in the Fall is lovely! Temperatures average in the mid-to-low 20s during the day and don't begin to drop into the single digits at night until late in the season, in...
While there isn't much any of us can do to stop natural disasters from happening, we can take steps to prepare our families in case of emergency. Every year, Japan holds "Disaster Prevention Day" 防災の日 on 1 September to encourage everyone to practice safety drills and inventory their disaster kits. Need some help organizing your family for this year's Disaster Prevention Day? Keep reading for tips and resources! Japan's Natural Disasters As you likely know, Japan gets frequent earthquakes - more than once daily, on average. Many of these...
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