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    Events,  General,  Life in Japan

    Jichinsai (地鎮祭): A Shinto Ceremony for Building a House in Japan

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    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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  • General,  Toddler

    Top 2022 Christmas Presents for Kids in Japan

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    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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  • Baby,  First Year,  General,  General,  Pregnancy,  Product Reviews,  Products,  Toddler

    Best Amazon Japan Black Friday 2022 Deals for Pregnancy, Babies, and Toddlers

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    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…

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  • yochien kindergarten in japan
    Toddler,  General,  Life in Japan,  Yochien (Preschool)

    An Overview of Yōchien (Preschool/Kindergarten) in Japan

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    Yōchien (幼稚園), known as preschool or kindergarten in English, is an educational institution in Japan for children ages 3 to 5, helping prepare them for elementary school. The concept was a bit confusing…

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  • inoko halloween in japan
    Japanese Traditions,  General,  Life in Japan

    Inoko, a Halloween-like Tradition in Western Japan

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    Halloween has only recently caught on in Japan, but instead of Trick-or-Treating, it tends to be more focused on costumes and cute Halloween decorations. Having grown up in Canada, though, my childhood memories…

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  • International travel with toddler japan to canada
    General,  Toddler

    Traveling Internationally by Plane (During COVID) with a Toddler: Japan ⇔ Canada

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    It’s been a month since I returned to Japan after traveling to Canada with my toddler and I think I’ve recovered enough to finally be able to write about it. I think that…

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  • yochien preschool in japan
    Daycare,  Toddler,  Yochien (Preschool)

    Attending Pre-Preschool (Pre-Yochien / Pre-Hoiku) in Japan

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    Some of you might be thinking, “What the heck is pre-preschool?” I had the same thought when my Dutch mamatomo Linda told me about it. Preschool is already the precursor to attending school…

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  • hotel monterey okinawa
    Baby,  First Year,  General,  Life in Japan,  Places to Go,  Toddler

    Hotel Monterey: Kid-Friendly Resort in Okinawa

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    Last month, my family visited Okinawa and stayed at the Hotel Monterey Okinawa. I’ve been to Okinawa four times before, but this time would be my first time traveling with my daughter. My…

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  • Joetsu Niigata
    Interviews,  Labor/Birth

    Giving Birth in Japan in 1981: Barbara’s Story

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    Earlier this month, I received a very interesting comment on my article about my birth preparation class in Japan. I was fascinated and instantly knew I wanted to share this person’s story with…

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  • 2nd birthday present japan
    Second Year,  Products,  Toddler

    Best Second Birthday Gifts: What to Get a 2-Year-Old in Japan

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    My daughter is turning three this month, so I thought I would share what we got her for her second birthday that she still loves a year later. This list also includes some…

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