Interviews
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Giving Birth in Japan in 1981: Barbara’s Story
Earlier this month, I received a very interesting comment on my article about my birth preparation class in Japan. I was fascinated and instantly knew I wanted to share this person’s story with…
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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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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.…
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IVF in Japan: Pippa’s Story
One of the reasons I started interviewing women in Japan about their pregnancies was to highlight that although we all gave birth in Japan, our pregnancies and birth stories are unique. And for…
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育児インタビュー： パパAの声
今回は、 当ブログで続けている妊娠と育児のインタビュー企画をお届けします。 これまでは、 ママのインタビューだけでしたが、 今回は初めてのパパのインタビューになります。第一回目のパパインタビューは私の夫パパA です。 妊娠中の思い出や妊娠出産について考えている事等を色々と話してくれました。・・・
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Fatherhood in Japan: Papa A’s Story
Over the years fathers around the world have become increasingly more involved with their children’s lives, starting from before they are even born. A study has even shown that fathers experience similar increases…
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Pregnancy and Motherhood in Japan: Linda’s Story (Netherlands → Osaka)
This is a picture of “beschuit met muisjes”, which is something Dutch people eat to celebrate the birth of a baby (pink and white sprinkles for girls, and blue and white for boys).…
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Pregnancy and Motherhood in Japan: Katie’s Story (USA → Nagasaki)
Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to show their support for this new series. It’s truly wonderful to have the opportunity to share the stories of fascinating women from abroad…
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Pregnancy and Motherhood in Japan: Candace’s Story (USA → Saitama)
Women all over the world have their own unique pregnancy, birth, and child-rearing stories, but when giving birth for the first time in a country that is originally not your own, there are…
