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What's up? June/July 2008

  • Education: It's not too late to plan a summer camp! A new Tokyo Public Junior High and High has opened in Tachikawa, which is setting aside spaces for returnees and non-Japanese.
  • Entertainment/Holidays: As the weather gets warmer, more trips to the park are in order! Here's a list of many local festivals held in Japan in the months of June, and July. In particular, here's the history of the Tanabata Festival held just before and on July 7th.
  • Immigration: Time to make sure your re-entry permit is in good order. Are you considering applying for your Permanent Residence Permission?
  • Sports: Does your elementary school aged child want to emulate Magic Johnson? Here is the scoop on Minibasketball in Japan

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