Lifestyle Support

37 Frames Photography
37 Frames Photography specializes in signature designer lifestyle sessions. Modern portraiture, for people and places, sublime weddings and families are the main focus. Award-winning, talented duo Tracey Taylor and Dee Green adore connecting on a personal level with subjects and shooting as a double team. Double the eye and double the style.
Tel.: 044-870-8103
Email: 37frames@tokyo.com
URL: http://www.37framesphotography.com, http://offtheplanet.typepad.com/37frames/

Allied Pickfords & SIRVA Relocation
International and domestic relocation and moving solutions. Allied Pickfords has offices in over 800 locations in 40 countries, and moves over a thousand families every day. Allied Pickfords is a member of SIRVA Inc., a global relocation group with the motto “relocation redefined®.” SIRVA provides individual, corporate, military, and government relocation services to clients worldwide.
Tel.: 0120-135-164 (AP), 03-5575-5858 (SR)
Email: info@alliedpickfords.co.jp, info@sirva.co.jp
URL: http://www.alliedpickfords.co.jp, http://www.sirva.com

Asian Tigers Premier Worldwide Movers
Move management specialists that will help you get to and from anywhere in the world. Asian Tigers Premier Worldwide Movers also offer warehouse and storage facilities, and air and sea freight forwarding for international and local household or office relocations. Pre-move consultation, professional packing service, and pet handling bring peace of mind to the moving process.
Tel.: 03-6402-2371
Email: sales@asiantigers-japan.com
URL: http://www.asiantigers-japan.com

British Football Academy
British-style, fun-based, co-ed football lessons for children at various locations in Tokyo and Yokohama. The Academy holds sessions after school on weekdays and on weekends. They also arrange tournaments and matches for the older players, as well as advanced coaching. All coaches are British, and hold qualifications from the English Football Association (FA).
Tel.: 03-3770-0288
Email: info@footyjapan.com
URL: http://www.footyjapan.com/bfat

Chez Vous
Chez Vous is a one-stop domestic service provider, on a mission to improve the home lives of discerning expats in Tokyo and Yokohama. Their main services are housekeeping (cleaning, laundry, ironing, etc.), babysitting (part- or full-time), consulting and placement of full-time domestic staff, and a special cleaning and handyman service. All services are insured and staff rigorously screened.
Tel.: 0120-699-100 or 03-3402-6070
Email: inquiry@chezvous.co.jp
URL: http://www.chezvous.co.jp

Foreign Buyers’ Club
A family-run business started in 1987, the Foreign Buyers’ Club was founded by an American based in Kobe who missed “fun stuff from home.” FBC supplies food, drinks, books, magazines, personal items, kitchen items, and even things for your pets—all delivered to your home. They are always happy to receive requests and will do their best to find that special something you miss!
Tel.: 078-857-9001 (E) or 078-857-9000 (J)
Email: mail@fbcusa.com
URL: http://www.fbcusa.com

Gaijinpot.com
Jobs, Japan news and discussions, classifieds, lifestyle information, apartments, and forums for foreigners in Japan. Active forums include topics such as polls on Japan, information about working here, resume support, entertainment, accommodation tips, health issues, learning Japanese, relationships, and visa questions. 150,000 members worldwide.
Tel.: 03-5403-7785
Email: contact@gaijinpot.com
URL: http://www.gaijinpot.com

Keyshots East West Photography
Kerry Raftis has been shooting photographs throughout the world for fifteen years. In Tokyo she focuses on assignments for individuals, companies, embassies, and magazines, and works closely with many schools to record special moments in their students’ lives. Perfect for portraits of you and your family, or for commemorating a special event in your child’s life.
Tel.: 03-6426-7739
Email: info@keyshots.com
URL: http://www.keyshots.com

Mori Living
Residences for lease and serviced apartments in central Tokyo areas, including Marunouchi, Ginza, Akasaka, Kamiyacho, Roppongi, Azabu-juban, Shibuya, Omotesando, and Shinjuku. Mori Living works hard to create a sense of community in their residences, producing events to help you get to know your neighbours. In-house spas and gyms in many locations.
Tel.: 0120-52-4032
Email: residence@mori.co.jp
URL: http://www.moriliving.com

Pacific Islands Club
Holiday resorts in Micronesia with comfortable accommodation, spectacular restaurants, and a multitude of sports and activities for individuals, couples, families, and groups. With 1,100 rooms in Guam and Saipan, PIC is the largest resort chain in Micronesia. Their resort in Guam has seven restaurants and an award-winning dinner show.
Tel.: 03-3436-0777
Email: special@pacificislandsclub.co.jp
URL: http://www.picresorts.com

Plaza Homes
Residential and Commercial Real Estate properties in Tokyo. Plaza Homes offers information on apartments and houses to rent, properties for sale, and offices for rent in the Tokyo area. They also provide general information about life in Japan and the real estate market.
Tel.: 03-3585-8611
Email: info@plazahomes.co.jp
URL: http://www.realestate-tokyo.com

Quoz Movers
Network of people who can assist with moving, sayonara sale item delivery, and furniture/appliance disposal services. Quoz can help with moving jobs, large or small, from and to anywhere in Japan, with careful packers who ensure your belongings are safe. Quoz also sends out a second-hand furniture bulletin on a regular basis and can often help you find the special item you are looking for!
Tel.: 090-3801-8083 or 03-5932-7777
Email: moving@quoz.biz
URL: http://www.quoz.biz

Sin Den
Foreign-owned and operated hair salon in Tokyo. Known for being fantastic colourists, and for fixing your hair when another salon has ruined it. Will style for a special occasion, curl or straighten, and have a range of treatments available. Also sell products suitable for non-Japanese hair. Everybody speaks English.
Tel.: 03-3405-4409
Email: hair@sinden.com
URL: http://www.sinden.com

Suji’s
Family-friendly restaurant created by former New York residents who missed “lazy Sundays where you could read a paper over pancakes”—especially popular among families for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunches. The children’s menu and placemats with crayons keep the little ones happy. And the portions will keep the grown-ups happy, too. Location of this book’s official launch party!
Tel.: 03-3505-4490
Email: info@sujis.net
URL: http://sujis.net/japan

Tokyo English Life Line TELL
Offers a number if community outreach programs for children and families. Needs are diverse in our community, and the goal of our outreach programs is to provide services that address these needs. TELL’s Community Outreach Programs include: TELL Educational Support Service (TELL), Exceptional Parenting Program, International School Liaison Program, Life Line Kids Awareness Program, and Child Protection Program.
Tel.: 03-3498-0261 (office), 03-5774-0992 (phone counselling), 03-3498-0231 (face-to-face counselling)
URL: http://www.telljp.com

Tokyo Physio
A range of physiotherapy (called “physical therapy” in the United States) services provided by Australian-trained sports physiotherapists. They assist with back and neck pain, sports injuries, post-operative rehabilitation, women’s health, and office ergonomics. All consultations are one-to-one. Excellent sports and relaxation massage also provided. Winter clinics in Niseko and Hakuba.
Tel.: 03-3443-6769
Email: physio@gol.com
URL: http://www.tokyophysio.com

US-TaxCPA.com
US-TaxCPA.com provides US income tax services for clients in Japan and around the globe. Whether you are a high net-worth individual, or still early in your career, they strive to achieve the highest level of satisfaction for their clients. Because they specialize in overseas tax filings, clients save time and money in preparing their tax returns, in addition to having them done right!
Tel.: 03-3353-5626
Email: dan@us-taxcpa.com
URL: http://www.us-taxcpa.com

Welcome Furoshiki
Free, personal welcome service for individuals and families; has helped 15,000 clients since 1983. Representatives are based in Tokyo, Yokohama, Saitama, Chiba, Osaka, and Kobe, and will visit your home or office, bringing along a wide range of information and services essential to helping you make Japan your home. A visit lasts one hour.
Tel.: 03-5472-7074 (Kanto), 06-6441-2584 (Kansai)
Email: furoshiki@oakassociates.co.jp
URL: http://www.welcomefuroshiki.org

Yokohama Country & Athletic Club
Yokohama-based sports and leisure complex serving the international community since 1868. Provides a wide range of indoor and outdoor sporting programs for children and adults alike, along with some beauty services. Also a popular venue for dining and entertainment, with facilities to host children’s parties and provide home catering for members.
Tel.: 045-623-8121
Email: membership@ycac.or.jp
URL: http://www.ycac.or.jp

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