http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Tom+Takihi Home Management Tom Takihi Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=126631&ca=Home+Management The beauty of a Japanese home is derived from its simple and uncluttered appearance that creates an atmosphere of peace and harmony. Its interiors are normally painted in neutral colors to serve as a bare and simple backdrop to the beauty of the architecture. Because a Japanese home places greater e... Internet Tom Takihi Thu, 07 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=144085&ca=Internet The advent of the phenomenon known as “WEB 2.0” that is now revolutionizing the way we use the internet is now re-shaping the internet as we know it. The traditional way we use the internet is usually through web browsers that give us a list of the most relevant web pages that match exactly the word... Food and Drinks Tom Takihi Wed, 09 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=116816&ca=Food+and+Drinks Whoever said Japanese food is merely all about sushi and sashimi may be in for the biggest gastronomic surprise of his life. While these offerings may lord over the tables in most Japanese restaurants around the world, there exist a wide variety of cuisines and food specialities in Japan that visit... Culture Tom Takihi Thu, 27 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=116818&ca=Culture Among the activities associated with this country, also called the land of the rising sun, there is perhaps none which is as iconic of Japan as is Sumo wrestling. Steeped in thirteen centuries of history and tradition, Sumo originally served a religious and cultural purpose as a means of entertainin... Internet Tom Takihi Wed, 05 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=99544&ca=Internet One thing I learned early on in life is that the spirit of cooperation always results in success and that the strength of a group is unyielding versus that of a frail individual. One Chinese legend has it that a dying king was dismayed on how his sons were fighting among themselves for a piece of th... Culture Tom Takihi Mon, 15 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=130621&ca=Culture Some people say that music is a universal language. No matter where you go, music will always be one of the things you could find in common with other people. There is something about the way stories are told through music. It so happens that even when it comes to pop music, Japan boasts of differen... Sports Tom Takihi Tue, 25 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=124070&ca=Sports One of the most popular sports in Japan, baseball, is about to start its new season soon and is well worth catching a view of even if you are not an avid fan. Japan's professional baseball season is from April to October. There are two leagues in Japanese professional baseball: the Central League an... Parenting Tom Takihi Sat, 01 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=162103&ca=Parenting When should I start toilet training my child? Do not start toilet training until both you and your child are ready. You are ready when you are able to devote the time and energy necessary to encourage your child on a daily basis for at least 3 months. Your child is ready when he or she can signal th... Arts and Crafts Tom Takihi Tue, 28 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=124333&ca=Arts+and+Crafts Japanese people are keenly aware of the four seasons, and the clothes they wear are always in keeping with the season. The Japanese are also very tuned in to the stages of their lives. Special events are held to mark milestones in children’s growth, for instance, and people change their kimonos to f... Travel Tom Takihi Fri, 24 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=114961&ca=Travel The tremendous devastation that followed the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake, more popularly known as the Kobe Earthquake where more than 5,500 were killed and over 26,000 were injured, further opened the eyes of the Japanese people to the need to develop structures that would be able to withstand the...