Machida

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    A Bagful Of Businesses In This Kangaroo’s Pouch

    Kangaroos K.K. operates a handful of different businesses, none of them with a direct relationship with either Australia or marsupials, but there’re are plenty of peas in this macropod. The company operates a mix of social-service, education and community businesses, including foreign-worker support and recruiting; staffing and temporary placement especially for childcare, education and welfare; security services; Japanese language education; children’s snack development and sales; childcare and child development support programs; and related event and training planning. Kangaroos doesn’t explain why it chose the name for the company, but choosing a kangaroo for a childcare, welfare or community business is common and sensible in Japan for three reasons: The pouch…

  • Golden Nuts And Cock Cheese

    Get your mind out of the gutter! I’m talking about a special type of Snicker’s bar and limited edition potato chips from Calbee that have gone on sale in Japan this month. Spring is also really kicking into gear, and I was delighted to be able to visit the nearby Yakushiike Park, which is an absolute delight of a place.