X-Pat Files

If you're looking for a Halloween party for your kids this year, try the one hosted by Aichi International School. Reportedly one of the biggest in Japan, the 2000 yen cover charge covers all materials and prizes received on the day.

One way of filling your time as a trailing spouse in Japan is to further your education, either online or right here in Nagoya. We all have busy lives, and it's always very easy to put university study in the "too hard basket", but we should always remember that life is all about learning anyway... you might as well be rewarded for your learning by getting a qualification!

Need your nails done, legs waxed, hair cut or colored or just want to be pampered, but Japanese makes if difficult to get done what you need? Then check out some of these popular English speaking salons.

It is never too late to learn how to play a musical instrument and there plenty of reasons to do so, too. Check out some the links listed on the JapanInfoSwap blog to find perfect music store where you can start your musical journey.

Ever wonder why conveneint stores are called this? Because the are really convenient! You can recharge your phone, buy baseball or concert tickets, fax documents, send your luggage anywhere in Japan, withdraw money, etc. etc. etc. all from the convenience of a convenience store.

New Sakae Chiryo-in is a massage and Acupuncture clinic across the road from Outback Steakhouse in Sakae. Some of the massage therapists speak some English, and it's a popular place for foreigners to relax their aching muscles. Open every day (shorter hours on the weekends), there's no excuse not to pamper yourself. Go on, you know you want to...

As summer ends and winters starts, the time for indoor sport is coming closer. To stay fit or just get out and have some fun through the cold winter months, why not play some volleyball. You don't even have to wait until it gets cold to enjoy this sport...read on!