- Baby, First Trimester, General, Labor/Birth, Newborn, Pregnancy, Second Trimester, Third Trimester, Trying to Conceive
Pregnancy Omamori in Japan: Amulets for Trying to Conceive and Childbirth
If you visit a shrine or temple in Japan, you will likely see some colorful and tiny pouch-like items for sale. These are amulets called omamori (お守り), which contain the blessings of priests…
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Pregnancy, Birth, and Parenthood in Japan: Lisa’s Story (UK→Kyoto)
I’ve been blessed to be able to share the diverse experiences of women from around the world who have given birth in Japan, and this newest interview, the first from a new mother…
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Pregnancy, Birth, and Parenthood in Japan: Harriet’s Story (Kenya → Tokyo)
I’m beyond thrilled to have the opportunity to share this latest interview on pregnancy and motherhood in Japan. Harriet Ocharo (known online as Savvy Kenya) is a working mother of two in Japan.…
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Gift Giving in Japan: Uchiiwai (内祝い)
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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Japanese Children’s Songs: ぞうさん (Mr. Elephant)
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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Baby Wipes in Japan
There’s a lot to learn for first-time parents when it comes to all the different baby products out there, so similar to my review of newborn diapers in Japan and M-size pull-up or…
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Japanese Gift Ideas for Babies
If your friend or relative is expecting or has recently had a baby, you might be wondering what to get. So to help, I’ve rounded up my favorite gifts that I received after…
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Beyond Cute Studio Ghibli Baby Products
I am a huge fan of Ghibli, so back when I was expecting my daughter, I was beyond excited when I found out that they offer a wonderful selection of baby products. These…
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10 Things That Worried Me as a New Mom
Hi, I’m Kay and I’m a perpetual worrier. I’m the kind of person who stays awake at night overthinking conversations and whether I said something wrong, who imagines my husband was in an…
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Pregnancy, Birth, and Motherhood During COVID-19 in Japan: Tari’s Story (Australia → Osaka)
It’s been a while since I last posted an interview, and this one is especially relevant for the times as it features a woman who gave birth during the coronavirus pandemic in Japan.…
