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【Where to Go and How to Make Friends After Your Baby is Born?】 When my baby was born and I was finally able to go out, I often wondered where to go and how to make new friends. Whenever I felt exhausted being alone with my child, I wou...

This is "Toyota Calendar", a calendar for the Toyota Headquarters and Factory District in Toyota City. This calendar information is useful for people who have family working in Toyota motor company. 【What are the holiday schedules for 2...

Kuragaike Park in Toyota City is a fantastic spot for a family outing. It offers a spacious free parking lot, a zoo, indoor play areas, nursing rooms, diaper-changing facilities, and rest areas. Recently, a stylish Starbucks has also ope...

【Kouryukan, public community center 】 In Toyota City, there are public facilities called "Kouryukan" located in each public junior high school area. These centers are open to everyone for free at any time. Each Kouryukan has a free lib...

About Toyota City in Aichi Prefecture Toyota City is located in the Mikawa region in the northern part of Aichi Prefecture. It is designated as an environmental model city and an SDGs Future City in Japan. The city is home to the headqua...

【】 Tofu (豆腐 - Tofu) Usage: Versatile and protein-rich, tofu can be used in various dishes such as miso soup, stir-fries, and salads. It easily absorbs flavors and adds a soft texture to meals. Edamame (枝豆 - Edamame) Usage: These yo...

【】 Exchanging Business Cards (名刺交換 - Meishi Kōkan) Reason for Surprise: In Japan, presenting and receiving business cards is a formal and ritualistic process. Foreigners are often surprised by the level of respect given to these ca...

Essential Everyday Japanese Phrases for Foreign Residents: 「お疲れ様です」 (Otsukaresama desu) Situation: Used to express appreciation or acknowledge someone's hard work or effort. Commonly heard in workplaces, after completing tasks, o...

【】 Japanese cuisine, known as "Washoku," is celebrated for its emphasis on fresh, seasonal ingredients, meticulous preparation, and presentation. It reflects a harmonious balance of flavors, textures, and colors. Here are five popular ...

New Year's Day (元旦 - Ganjitsu) Celebrated on January 1st, New Year's Day is a time for family gatherings, shrine visits (hatsumode), and the enjoyment of traditional foods. It marks the beginning of the Japanese New Year. Advice for Un...