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Tokyo Dance Schools

August 12th, 2010By LinCategory: Health and Fitness

When I first came to Tokyo, I really wanted to take dance classes, but my understanding of Japanese was inexistent, and I had no clue where to look, or who to ask.  I spent a lot of time researching in English online, but I wasn't able to find any information.  So ... » Continue Reading

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Sports and Fitness clubs in Tokyo

August 5th, 2010By GaijinPotCategory: Health and Fitness

As the saying goes ‘Prevention is better than cure’; keeping fit at your local Sport Club is a necessary part of staying healthy for an increasing number of people – but where is the nearest center to you? Whitty / Wikimedia Sport Centers   CHIYODA-KU Ko ... » Continue Reading

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Health Insurance and the National Pension system in Japan

July 27th, 2010By GaijinPotCategory: Health and Fitness

Living in a foreign country, having an insurance when visiting your local clinic or hospitals is obviously both helpful and practical; leaving you with no unnecessary worries and letting you focus on recovering completely from your illness. In Japan, Health Insurance ... » Continue Reading

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Hospitals and Clinics in Tokyo

July 27th, 2010By GaijinPotCategory: Health and Fitness

In a huge cities like Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya general hospitals and clinics are easy to find; and whilst in smaller towns and cities large hospitals might not be as visible it certainly does not mean that clinics and hospitals are unavailable. Below are the list of h ... » Continue Reading

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Japan Monsoon Season Survival Guide

June 21st, 2010By CNNGoCategory: Health and Fitness

CNNGo have put together a list of gadgets to help you get through Japan's rainy season, now officially underway according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. While umbrellas, raincoats, and boots remain obvious choices the blog takes a look at the things which make ... » Continue Reading

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Skin you’d love to have

November 30th, 2009By Malcolm ErnstCategory: Health and Fitness

Hi folks, it’s your Akita bijin, Akie, again and boy, have I got a treat for you today. I want you to meet my friend, Kazumi Nozawa and she is one smart cookie, believe me! She is well respected here in Akita, if not the whole country, and perhaps even the universe ... » Continue Reading

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You Swine!

September 15th, 2009By Joe Kurosu M.D.Category: Health and Fitness

The Swine Flu. Novel H1N1. S-OIV. 2009 H1N1 Influenza. Whatever you want to call it, it’s out there and wreaking havoc. Out of season and out of control, swine flu appears determined to stay, at least for a while. No need to panic, however, as most of us, swine or not ... » Continue Reading

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Summer Travel & Health

July 9th, 2009By Joe Kurosu M.D.Category: Health and Fitness, Travel

It's that time of year again when many of us will be venturing out to exotic and perhaps not-so-exotic destinations for the summer. As you pack your bags, you might be wondering, just what are the risks of travel? Will I come down with O'nyong-nyong fever? Ebola? Tung ... » Continue Reading