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    Baby,  First Year,  General,  General,  Newborn,  Pregnancy,  Product Reviews,  Products,  Third Trimester

    Best Newborn Baby Products in Japan for 2023

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    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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    Baby,  First Year,  Food,  Food,  General,  Second Year,  Toddler

    What to Eat at Restaurants in Japan with Toddlers and Kids

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    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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  • Shichigosan in Japan
    Japanese Traditions,  General,  Life in Japan,  Toddler

    Shichi-Go-San: A Celebration for Children Ages 3, 5, and 7 in Japan

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    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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    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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