Monthly Archives: March 2012

Searching for Peace of Mind

One in every four adults in any given year suffers from a mental health issue according to the Mental Health Foundation and the Kim Foundation.   Be it anxiety (18%), a mood disorder (9.5%), or a social phobia (6.8%), some amongst … Continue reading

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Medical Care: Are You Prepared?

Every New Yorker knows how to find the best medical care.  Each year New York Magazine publishes the de facto list of “best” doctors.  Reputation and status are as American as apple-pie.  How then does a foreigner living in Japan … Continue reading

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Mastering Kotoba, Plain and Simple

There are dozens of flashcard programs on the market to improve your Japanese vocabulary.  Many seemingly need a degree in computer engineering to master.  All take time to learn. Most don’t live up to expectation.  Beacon Reports has a useful … Continue reading

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