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Rebecca Quin

Originally from the UK, Rebecca first came to Tokyo for what was supposed to be a short stint adventuring in Asia. Four years on and she’s still living the dream — which sometimes involves being dressed as a giraffe.

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Magical Animal at PopUp@Aoyama

Made-from-scratch American-style meats for only one more week – get it while you can!

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All The Enter-Toy-Ment At The Tokyo Toy Show 2015

Feel like a kid again at Japan’s biggest international toy show happening this weekend at Tokyo Big Sight.

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Gekka T-Shirts: Supporting Orphans Through Art And Design

Look good and support a worthy cause at the same time with Gekka clothing and accessories, an Osaka-based group of artists on a mission to change the world

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Maishoku: Tokyo Food Delivery Service

Maishoku is a fully bilingual online food delivery service that lets you order from more than 250 restaurants for a fast, convenient and well-balanced meal.

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Touring Yanaka’s Old Quarter

In a city of 24-hour noise and neon, there’s a place that time, and Tokyo, forgot. Get lost among the charming Edo temples, pre-war alleyways and lazy cats of Yanaka’s old quarter.

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What Is A Rental Guarantor And Why Do You Need One?

Looking for an apartment in Japan? You’ll need a guarantor. Read on for tips on guarantors and what to do if you don’t have one

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Start Your Business at Ryozan Park Share Office

Ryozan Park share office in Otsuka is a brand-new workspace that won’t just benefit your business but your social life too.

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Japanese Baseball at the Seibu Dome

Baseball, beer and free wifi at the home of the Seibu Lions

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What’s The Deal With Key Money?

It's time this outdated practice is stopped. Only rent from landlords who don't charge any key money.

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Renting in Japan made easier with Bilingual Brokerage Assistance

Renting an apartment in Japan doesn't have to be difficult. Learn more about the GaijinPot Bilingual Brokerage Assistance service.

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Books, Dinosaur Heads and Chili Dogs @ Marunouchi Reading Style

Grab a book from one of the sleek shelves of this bookstore/‘zakka’/café’ and try not to spill any of your delicious lunch on it.

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Toast the Autumn season at the Ashikaga Wine Festival

Head to Coco Farm & Winery for this year’s popular autumn Ashikaga wine festival.

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