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Kodomo No Hi (Children’s Day): Celebrating Children in Japan
Every year on May 5th, Japan wraps up its Golden Week holidays with Kodomo no Hi (こどもの日) or Children’s Day. As this Japanese holiday celebrates children, I thought I would share a bit…
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Easy Japanese Tofu and Chicken Patty Recipe for Babies and Toddlers
My latest Japanese recipe for babies and toddlers is something that my husband or I make almost every week for dinner, typically on Sunday nights. These healthy and nutritious tofu and chicken patties…
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What’s in a Diaper Bag in Japan? (Toddler-Edition)
Diaper bags in Japan are called マザーズバッグ (yes, a little gendered…) and are a must-have for every parent. As outlined in my article on what was in my diaper bag for my 3-month-old,…
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Recipe: Ojiya (Japanese Rice Soup) for Babies and Toddlers
Last week, my daughter was sick with a cold so I made her the ultimate Japanese comfort food when you’re ill — おじや (ojiya). Ojiya is a Japanese rice soup that is simple…
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One Year of Daycare in Japan
My daughter has officially finished one year of daycare (hoikuen) in Japan! In the beginning, I was very worried about her starting daycare from only 9 months old, especially because of the pandemic.…
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A Road Trip in Japan with a Toddler
As some of you may know from my article on housing in Japan, we’re currently in the process of looking for land to build a house. Although we have an idea of where…
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Housing in Japan: Types, Costs, and How to Rent/Buy
I’ve lived in Japan for almost a decade now and following the pandemic, my husband and I decided that it was time to bite the bullet and decide once and for all to…
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Reviewing Oisix: A Meal Kit and Grocery Delivery Service in Japan
Two weeks ago, I was talking to my coworker about how to save money on groceries and she brought up Oisix, a service in Japan that delivers fresh and frozen meal-kits straight to…
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Earthquake Preparedness in Japan with Children
Last Saturday night (February 13th, 2021), I was sitting at the kitchen table and texting away on my phone when an emergency alarm starting blaring from it, signaling an impending earthquake. As this…
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Setsubun: Casting Out Demons for Good Fortune in Japan
Every year at the beginning of February in Japan, people celebrate setsubun (節分), a day to cast out demons in order to bring in good luck for the year. This tradition is particularly…
