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Sankanbi (Parents’ Day) at a Daycare in Japan
In mid-October, I participated in 参観日 (sankanbi) at my daughter’s daycare, which is a chance for parents to find out what a typical day at their child’s daycare is like. As Baby A…
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Pregnancy, Birth, and Motherhood During COVID-19 in Japan: Tari’s Story
It’s been a while since I last posted an interview, and this one is especially relevant for the times as it features a woman who gave birth during the coronavirus pandemic in Japan.…
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Japanese and English Halloween Picture Books for Babies and Toddlers
October is my favorite month of the year. It’s pleasantly cool outside, the leaves have started changing into warm colors, and best of all, it’s the month of Halloween! Halloween has become quite…
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Baby Food from iHerb Japan
Curious about where to get foreign-brand baby food in Japan? iHerb is a great online store to get natural products for you and your baby, and they carry brands you might be familiar…
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Hospital Bag in Japan Checklist: What to Pack
Wondering what you need for your hospital stay when you give birth in Japan? Unlike in North America, new moms in Japan spend a much longer time in the hospital in order to…
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The Ultimate Guide to Stores for Baby Products in Japan
This article has been a long time coming, and I apologize for the delay! If you’ve read my other articles, I tend to refer to “baby stores” a lot so I thought it…
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Pull-Up Diapers for Babies in Japan
As promised in my review of newborn diapers in Japan, here’s a look at M-size pull-up or pants-type (パンツタイプ) diapers in Japan. Most pull-up diapers in Japan are available starting from S-size (4-8…
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Co-op Deli Grocery Delivery in Japan: きらきら (Kira kira) Baby Food
As a new mom, I was a bit overwhelmed when it came to feeding my baby solids for the first time. Making the purees alone when she was five months was especially time-consuming…
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First Birthday Traditions in Japan: Isshou Mochi and Erabitori
In July this year, my daughter turned one! Where has the time gone?! I can’t believe a year ago I was recovering from a C-section with a tiny new person in my life…
