Many foreigners find the experience of visiting
Japanese salons to be frustrating and
disappointing, that's maybe because they 
can't communicate with the hairdresser
who doesn't speak much English.  

Here is the list of English speaking Hair-salons
which is preffered by expatriates:

If you are looking for an English speaking babysitter or
housekeeper in Tokyo, you may find ads in
International Supermarket such as
National Azabu Supermarket in Hiroo.

Also there are some companies specialize in housekeeping
and babysitting service in Tokyo:

Chez Vous - Housekeeping & Babysitting Service
http://www.chezvous.co.jp/

Poppins - Nanny Service
http://www.poppins.co.jp/english/baby/index.html

Alpha Kid's Club - Baby-sitter Service
http://www.alpha-co.com/english/ak.html

Kinder-Network
http://www.kinder-network.com/english.html

We hope this information is useful to start 
your new life in Tokyo!









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For information about Furniture Lease & Sales in Tokyo, click here.

Winter in Tokyo is very dry, it's easy to catch cold.
Flu season is just about to start too so when you come home
from outside please wash your hands with soap and
gargle that will help preventing from a nasty cold or flu.

For dry air, humidifier is very handy to add humidity at home.











It is available at most electrical appliance shops and
the price starts from around 2,000 yen for a compact size one.

Some of the new models have a special water you can even
put a drop of aromatic oil in water so you can enjoy your
favorite aroma with comfortable warm steams.

And in summer time, because it gets so humid in  Tokyo,
we have dehumidifier to ease uncomfortable dampness.

If you go to Akihabara, well-known place as the
'Electric Town' in Tokyo, check at lease 4~5 shops
to compare the price, you'll be able to find a cheaper one
than others even it's exactly the same model, or you can
ask the shop to give you a discount.  It's quite common to
ask for a discount in Akihabara so don't be shy

Wash hands, gargle and enjoy winter!

You cannot just dispose large-sized trash or electric household
appliances with other ordinary garbage in Japan.  

If you have unwanted furniture with dimensions of
30 cm or more, electric household appliances,
bicycles and such, you need to call your local
Large-sized Waste Reception Center and
make an appointment for collection.
 
They will tell you how much it'd cost on the phone so
you must purchase a Large-sized Trash Fee Sticker*
at a convenience store, write your name on the sticker
and attach the sticker to your garbage before disposal.

They will also tell you the garbage collection point  and
pick up date on the phone.
Do not leave the garbage outside before the collection date.

For more information, please contact your local ward office.

Also see this Shibuya's 'How to Sort and Dispose of Resources
and Garbage Properly' list: 
http://www.city.shibuya.tokyo.jp/env/gomi/pdf/gomi_eg2.pdf

* called "Sodai gomi shori-ken"

Tokyo Sodai gomi shori-ken (sticker colors may vary)

"Sodai gomi shori-ken Sold Here"
Look for this poster at your local convenience store

[Example of collection fees - please check with your local ward office]
- chair: 500 yen -
- bicycle: 1,000 yen -
- bed: 3,000 yen - 
- video player: 500 yen -
- PC: 2,000 yen - 
- TV: 2,500 yen -