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Visiting Kids Plaza Osaka in Japan with a Toddler
If you’re looking for somewhere fun and educational indoors to take your toddler or small child in Osaka, look no further than Kids Plaza Osaka. My three-year-old daughter loved this interactive children’s museum…
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Parents’ Day (Sankanbi) at a Preschool (Yōchien) in Japan
The other day, I attended sankanbi (参観日) at my daughter’s preschool, which is a day for parents to observe what goes on at their child’s daycare or school. I found that the experience…
- Baby, First Year, Food, General, Life in Japan, Newborn, Product Reviews, Products, Second Year, Toddler
Best Japan Products for Babies and Toddlers in 2023
Following up on my last article on the best products for newborns in Japan, I’ll be sharing what parents think are the best products for raising babies and toddlers. These results are based…
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Helpful Japanese Phrases for Daycare (Hoikuen) and Preschool (Yochien)
I received a request to share some helpful phrases in Japanese when it comes to daycare (hoikuen) and preschool (yochien), and if you’re a long-term reader, you’ll know that if you ask, you…
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Best Newborn Baby Products in Japan for 2023
Last year I wrote about the top newborn baby products in 2022 as voted by mothers in Japan in a Tamahiyo poll. The list for 2023 is now out with some items and…
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What to Eat at Restaurants in Japan with Toddlers and Kids
If you’re visiting Japan or even living here and wondering what your toddler can eat at restaurants in Japan, I’ve got you covered. Since we’re building a house, we’ve been having to eat…
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Shichi-Go-San: A Celebration for Children Ages 3, 5, and 7 in Japan
One thing I love about Japan is that there are many celebrations for children, such as Omiyamairi, Okuizome, and Shichi-go-san. As my daughter celebrated her first Shichi-go-san this month, I’d like to share…
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Jichinsai (地鎮祭): A Shinto Ceremony for Building a House in Japan
It’s been a while since my last post about building a house in Japan! We’re almost finished with the designing stage and construction will start next month (!) so we had our Jichinsai…
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Top 2022 Christmas Presents for Kids in Japan
It’s December, which means Christmas is just around the corner! Just like last year, I’ll be sharing toys that Japanese retailers indicated in a poll are the hottest for kids in 2022. Of…
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Best Amazon Japan Black Friday 2022 Deals for Pregnancy, Babies, and Toddlers
It’s that time of year again! As always, I’ll be sharing what I think are great Black Friday deals on Amazon Japan for parents of little ones, or for those of you expecting…
