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In Japan, there's a holiday, festival or seasonal celebration for every month of the year! December's big holiday is actually New Year's Eve, but in recent decades Christmas—and Christmas Eve—have bee…

It's the spookiest time of the year and we're sharing tales of the supernatural, mythical and downright terrifying. If, like us, you enjoy scaring yourself senseless (while also learning about other c…

October is National Cookbook Month! Though it's easier than ever to find one-off recipes online, there's still something so satisfying about flipping through a cookbook in your quest to find a new cre…

This week we caught up with the ever-busy Evangeline Neo—comic artist and author of the popular book A Manga Lover's Tokyo Travel Guide. Based in Singapore, Evangeline got her BFA in San Francisco and…

What is the International Day of Peace?September 21 marks the UN's International Day of Peace each year. Established in 1981, they declared this day as one devoted to "commemorating and strengthening…

Izakaya (izakaya, /ēˈzäkəyə,ēzəˈkīə/): a type of informal Japanese pub. They have been compared to Irish pubs, Spanish tapas bars & early American taverns.Izakayas are gathering places where frien…

For preparing healthy lunches you can cook with your kiddos:For honing fine motor skills & problem solving:For when children need a break:Books about school and making friends:For continuing learn…

August is National Wellness Month, which brings attention to self-care, managing stress and promoting healthy issues. Though everyone has their own definition of "wellness" and "self-care," this week…