Life in Japan
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Hiking Nara’s Mount Yoshino for the Best Cherry Blossoms in Japan
During the second weekend of April, my family visited Mount Yoshino (吉野山) in Nara to take in their famed cherry blossoms, and it did not disappoint. This kind of topic isn’t something I…
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Best Products for Babies, Toddlers, and Everyday Life in Japan for 2022
The last article in my series on the best products for 2022 as voted by mothers in Japan is here! The previous rankings focused on favorite pregnancy products and products for newborns. This…
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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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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…
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A Slice of Working Mom and Dad Life in Japan
One common worry new parents may have is how to manage childcare and housework after maternity/paternity leave is over, or when both parents are back in the office. This is a very valid…
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100th Post and a Big Announcement
I can hardly believe it… This is my 100th post! When I first started Tiny Tot in Tokyo, I didn’t expect anyone to read it but I had the tiny hope that someone,…
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Tsukimi: The Autumn Moon-Viewing Festival in Japan
It’s finally autumn, the season of golden leaves, crisp air, spooky creatures, delicious food, and Tsukimi. Tsukimi (月見), also known as Otsukimi (お月見), is a traditional mid-autumn moon (月) viewing (見) festival in…
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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…
