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Quick and Easy Uchiwa Craft for Father’s Day by Babies and Toddlers
Father’s Day is this Sunday, so I thought I would share an easy handmade present that you can make if you’re still wondering about what to do. To give you an idea of…
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A Look at Electric Bicycles for Families in Japan in 2022
Bicycles are a common way to get around in Japan, and when you have a small child, electrically assisted ones can be a game-changer. In this article, I’ll share my experience using an…
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Best Newborn Baby Products in Japan for 2022
I’ve written about my personal experience with newborn baby products, but as this was back in 2019, I wondered what baby items were popular with parents in Japan in 2022? To find out,…
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How to Keep Babies and Toddlers Warm During Winter in Japan
Is it just me or has this winter been colder than the rest? Tokyo has been getting a ton of snow this year and it feels like it snows every week where I…
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A New Forum for Parents in Japan
I have some exciting news to share — Tiny Tot in Tokyo now has a forum where you can interact with other parents in Japan! This is something I’ve been thinking about starting…
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Amazon Japan New Year Hatsuuri Deals for Babies and Toddlers
Hatsuuri (初売り) means the first (hatsu/初) sale (uri/売り) of the year, and shops are packed with people trying to get great deals. In fact, I got some products for my daughter at these…
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Best 2021 Christmas Gifts for Children in Japan
Halloween is over, the leaves are changing color, and it’s getting colder, which can only mean it’s that time of year again — the holiday season! If you’re wondering what are popular gifts…
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DIY Japanese Summer Festival (Natsumatsuri) at Home
Natsumatsuri (夏祭り) means “Summer Festival” and is one of the best parts of summer in Japan. People wear beautiful yukata and jinbei, play games, eat sweets like kakigori and chocobanana, and munch on…
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What’s in a Diaper Bag in Japan? (Toddler-Edition)
Diaper bags in Japan are called マザーズバッグ (yes, a little gendered…) and are a must-have for every parent. As outlined in my article on what was in my diaper bag for my 3-month-old,…
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Recipe: Ojiya (Japanese Rice Soup) for Babies and Toddlers
Last week, my daughter was sick with a cold so I made her the ultimate Japanese comfort food when you’re ill — おじや (ojiya). Ojiya is a Japanese rice soup that is simple…
