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Love & Relationships

February 14

Will Japan's 'Separation Marriage' Work In Filipino Couples?

Could this be the perfect Filipino alternative for divorce?

Have you ever had daydreams of living the life you had when you were single? Miss the independence singlehood offers, but immediately mute that voice? As much as independence sounds terrific you wouldn’t want to leave the financial stability and emotional support
Home

January 19

Single Mom's Cozy Minimalist Home In Japan

Homeowner Rhia Cruz shows us the product of her sipag at tiyaga in the Land of the Rising Sun.

For most Filipinos, their dream is to have their very own home. All the more if you’re living overseas.36-year-old Overseas Filipino Worker Rhia Cruz, for instance, was able to buy her very own house while working in Japan, a major investment as
Travel

December 26

Celebrity Families Have A White Christmas In Niseko, Japan

Liz Uy and family also enjoyed their time at the winter wonderland.

After almost three years since the COVID-19 pandemic started in early 2020, Japan opened its borders to foreign independent tourists in late 2022.Among those who took the opportunity to travel to the Land of the Rising Sun are these celebrity families who
Travel

February 1

Revenge Travel Inspo: Family Tours Japan In A Van

This family with toddlers and a senior in tow toured Nagoya on a rental van.

Editor's note: As of this writing, Japan only allows foreign business travelers and students with appropriate visas. Tourism visa is still suspended.With health officials and experts optimistic that COVID-19 cases will start to decline this February, many of us are starting to think
News

November 21

Japan Plans To Welcome More Foreigners In 2022

The country plans to open its door to more immigrants next year.

Japan has long been a dream destination of many Filipinos, with some hoping that the whole family can live there permanently. Well, here's some good news: it recently announced plans to ease its visa policy on foreign nationals working in certain sectors.The
Travel

March 8

Travel Agencies For Visa Application For Travel to Japan

Here are the requirements to get a Japan visa and travel agencies to help you get one.

If Japan is on your family's travel bucket list (if not, we suggest you add it), you'll need to get a tourist visa. Its minimum validity is 15 days, although the Embassy of Japan in the Philippines grants visas for up to 90
Real Parenting

March 4

School Closures In Asia: How Parents Are Coping

Schools in China, Hong Kong, South Korea, and Japan have shut down to prevent the spread of the virus.

As confirmed cases of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) continue to spread in different countries all over the world, governments are starting to order school closures in an attempt to slow down the virus and protect the children.In France, 120 schools in
Food

February 13

Hospital Food In Japan

It will also make you very, very hungry.

Living in Japan definitely has its perks — it is safe, child-friendly, and the government does its parts to make sure its citizens and residents are well-taken care of. Many have also said that Japanese cuisine is one of the best in
News

January 11

Baby Chanco as Pantene Japan Ambassador

Baby Chanco made waves on the Internet last year for her head of thick and luscious hair.

Pantene Japan has just launched a brand new advertising campaign — and it features a 1-year-old baby girl!Back in 2017, when Baby Chanco was only 6 months old, she gained a massive following on Instagram after her mother Mami Kano started posting
Real Parenting

September 25

Raising Filipino Kids in Japan

This Pinoy mom of three gives us a peek into their life as immigrants in the land of the rising sun.

Japan has become one of the favorite vacation spots — if not a dream destination — of many Filipinos. We often marvel at their spotless surroundings, and admire their people's discipline and work ethics. We love their food, their culture, and their
Travel

August 15

Take a Look at the Cost of Regular Flights to PH and Asian Destinations

Here are real-time prices for some of the most popular destinations in the Philippines and in Asia for your convenience.

Let us get this out of the way: this is isn't a "how to score cheap flights" article. We regular folks pretty much know how that happens. You either have to book a year ahead to score the best deals or stay
Travel

August 3

Japan Just Made It Easier for Filipinos to Get a Multiple-Entry Visa

Here's everything you need to know!

Starting August, individuals who are set to visit for business or cultural reasons will benefit from a relaxed policy that aims to "promote people-to-people exchanges between Japan and the Republic of the Philippines." These changes are also geared towards contributing "to the improvement of
Toddler

June 22

World Cup's Japanese Fans Bring Garbage Bags to Pick Up Their Trash After Games

The Japanese have been taught to keep public spaces clean since they were little (World Cup included)

Admittedly, we don't know soccer (or football, we get confused), and we don't have a lot of, well, feelings about the 2018 FIFA World Cup happening right now. But we didn't have to be fans of the sport to applaud what the Japanese
Travel

November 17

This New Website Helps You Discover Underrated Places in Japan

Check out why Japan has become one of the Filipinos’ favorite travel destinations

If you've been dreaming of Japan for your family but don't know how and where to begin, may we make a suggestion? Begin your research at SPOTJapan.ph, Summit Media’s newest (and our sister) website, which can guide you through some of the
Beauty

July 27

5 of the Best Japanese Beauty Products for Those 'Ngarag' Moments

Lack sleep? Need to look fresh? Give these awesome Japanese beauty finds a try

What does "ngarag" mean? It's when each item on your to-do list is a high priority. For Pinay moms, it pretty much describes a typical day of, well, constant movement, beginning at dawn to 11 p.m. (if it ends at this time,
Real Parenting

July 14

5 Unique Parenting Styles Around the World You Will Find Useful

Did you know Japanese parents let their young kids take the train on their own to get to school?

Consider the Filipino tradition of “pagmamano.” From an outsider’s perspective, it may seem a little odd that Pinoy moms and dads teach their children to bend down and touch their forehead to the hand of an elderly. But there's a deeper meaning
Travel

April 24

10 Awesome Kid-Friendly Things to Do in Osaka, Kyoto, and Nagoya

These activities are perfect for families who are headed to the said Japanese cities for the first time.

Japan is the land of the crazy, cool, and kawaii, and it has great fun in store for adults and children alike. No matter which part of Japan you go to you are sure to find unique experiences for the whole family
Travel

April 3

LOOK: First Legoland Outdoor Park in Japan Is Now Open!

There's a new reason to troop to Japan this summer!

Legoland has formally opened its 9.3-hectare park in the Kinjo Wharf area of Nagoya last April 1, Saturday. And while this is not the first Legoland in Japan (there is one in Tokyo and another in Osaka, but they are located inside shopping
News

March 23

Musician Kitchie Nadal & TV Host Pia Guanio Show Off Their Baby Bumps

Plus, see Jodi and Thirdy re-enact an ancient Japanese sword fight, watch the first trailer for the 'Captain Underpants' movie, and more!

Musician Kitchie Nadal flaunts four-month baby bumpThe singer-songwriter gave fans a peek of her four-month-old baby bump while on vacation with husband Carlos Lopez at Liwalize It Surf Camp in Santo Niño, Zambales. Kitchie announced her pregnancy a month ago, during the
Home

July 31

ICYMI: There's a New Japanese Lifestyle Store in Town!

It's a new shopping destination for all who love home accessories, makeup, and stationery!

Shopaholics, there's a new lifestyle brand in town and it may change your life forever: Miniso, a Japanese concept store, opened shop at the second level of Robinsons Place Manila and it's poised to be a new shopping destination for all shopaholics, fashionistas,

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