First Year
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My Experience With an Authorized Daycare (Ninka Hoikuen) and an Unauthorized Daycare (Muninka Hoikuen) in Japan
This month and the next, some of you will be hearing about whether or not your child got into daycare. I imagine most of you will be gunning for a spot in an…
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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…
- Baby, First Trimester, First Year, General, General, Labor/Birth, Life in Japan, Newborn, Pregnancy, Product Reviews, Products, Second Trimester, Second Year, Third Trimester
Best Amazon Japan Black Friday 2021 Deals for Pregnancy, Babies, and Toddlers
Black Friday is here! It’s one of the best times to get great deals on household items, Christmas presents, and things you need for your little one. I’ve compiled a list of some…
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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…
- Baby, Events, First Year, General, Japanese Traditions, Newborn, Pregnancy, Third Trimester, Toddler
Family Photography Services in Japan (Wedding, Maternity, Newborn, Omiyamairi, Birthday, Shichi-Go-San)
A picture can say a thousand words, and when it comes to your new and growing family, the words that a good photo can contain are endless. As a child, I remember going…
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Recipe: Kabocha Squash (Japanese Pumpkin) Oyaki for Babies and Toddlers
Recently, I’ve gotten a few requests on my Instagram account for the recipe for kabocha squash (Japanese pumpkin) oyaki. And of course, if you ask, I will do my best to deliver! …
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Tokyo Disneyland with a Toddler: Tips and Ride Reviews
In my June newsletter, I mentioned that my daughter visited Tokyo Disneyland for the first time! (Psst, make sure to sign up for my monthly newsletter if you haven’t already! I talk more…
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Japanese Educational TV Shows for Babies and Toddlers
I’m sure we all have fond memories of our favorite shows from when we were little. When I was growing up in Canada, I used to love watching educational children’s programs like The…
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Easy Father’s Day Handmade Gifts from Babies and Toddlers
Father’s Day (父の日・chichi no hi) is right around the corner but finding the perfect gift can be challenging. In Japan, Father’s Day falls on the third Sunday of June every year. Common presents…
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Best Japanese and English Birthday Picture Books
Wondering what to get your baby, a friend’s child, or a family member’s when they turn 1? I’ve written an article about all the different kinds of first birthday gifts you can buy…
