Newborn
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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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…