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  • oisix meal and grocery delivery in Japan
    Baby,  Food,  Food,  Pregnancy,  Product Reviews,  Products,  Third Trimester,  Toddler

    Reviewing Oisix: A Meal Kit and Grocery Delivery Service in Japan

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    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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  • Baby,  First Year,  General,  Second Year,  Toddler

    Earthquake Preparedness in Japan with Children

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    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 in japan
    Baby,  First Year,  General,  Japanese Traditions

    Setsubun: Casting Out Demons for Good Fortune in Japan

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    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…

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  • okara pancakes recipe japan
    Baby,  First Year,  Food,  Food,  General,  Recipes,  Recipes,  Second Year,  Toddler

    Recipe: Okara Pancakes for Babies and Toddlers

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    When my daughter turned 9 months, I was very excited to start introducing her to different kinds of food and finally make something new for breakfast — pancakes. I initially used Wakodo’s ready-made…

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  • baby presents in japan
    Baby,  First Year,  General,  General,  Japanese Traditions,  Newborn,  Pregnancy

    Gift Giving in Japan: Uchiiwai (内祝い)

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    A while back, I wrote an article about my recommendations for Japanese gifts for babies, and at the end, I mentioned a very important point — if you’re a parent-to-be or parent who…

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  • undoukai sports day japan
    Baby,  Daycare,  Events,  First Year,  General,  Japanese Traditions,  Second Year,  Songs

    Undoukai (Sports Day) at a Japanese Daycare

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    Last month, my daughter (Baby A) had her very first Sports Day (運動会 ・ undoukai) at daycare! Sports Day is an event held by schools in Japan, usually in the spring or fall,…

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  • Japanese Children's Songs
    Baby,  First Year,  General,  General,  Pregnancy,  Second Year,  Songs,  Toddler

    Japanese Children’s Songs: Chouchou (Butterfly)

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    Happy New Year, everyone! My first post of 2021 is about another Japanese children’s song (童謡・douyou) called ちょうちょう (Chouchou or Butterfly). “Chouchou” is one of the most famous children’s songs in Japan with…

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  • baby food in japan
    Baby,  Food,  Food,  Recipes,  Recipes,  Toddler

    Easy Three-Course Japanese Meal Recipes for Baby

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    Today I’ll be sharing three quick and easy recipes for a lunch or dinner set that you can give babies in the 中期 stage (or from 7-8 months old). These recipes can also…

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  • Japanese Children's Songs
    Baby,  First Year,  General,  General,  Newborn,  Pregnancy,  Songs,  Toddler

    Japanese Children’s Songs: ぞうさん (Mr. Elephant)

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    I’m excited to announce another new series on my blog looking at Japanese children’s songs! Back when I was pregnant with my daughter, I learned that alongside reading picture books, singing to your…

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  • miso soup recipe for toddlers
    Baby,  Food,  Food,  Recipes,  Recipes,  Toddler

    Japanese Baby and Toddler Recipe: Miso Soup

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    Miso soup(味噌汁)is a staple side dish in Japanese cuisine, so it’s no surprise that it’s something that babies in Japan have as well! My daughter loves miso soup and it’s a great way…

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