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Perfect 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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Hospital Bag in Japan Checklist: What to Pack
Wondering what you need for your hospital stay when you give birth in Japan? Unlike in North America, new moms in Japan spend a much longer time in the hospital in order to…
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Pull-Up Diapers for Babies in Japan
As promised in my review of newborn diapers in Japan, here’s a look at M-size pull-up or pants-type (パンツタイプ) diapers in Japan. In Japan, you’ll find that diapers come in tape-type (テープタイプ) or…
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Guide to Co-op Deli: Grocery Delivery in Japan
After our daughter was born, my husband and I found it difficult to go shopping so we decided to sign up for a grocery delivery service in Japan called Co-op Deli. I had…
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Co-op Deli Grocery Delivery in Japan: きらきら (Kira kira) Baby Food
As a new mom, I was a bit overwhelmed when it came to feeding my baby solids for the first time. Making the purees alone when she was five months was especially time-consuming…
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All About the Amazon Japan Baby Registry
Baby registries are very common in North America but not so much in Japan. To the best of my knowledge, the only place to make a baby registry in Japan is the Amazon…
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My Favorite Pregnancy Products in Japan
There are a lot of different products for pregnant women but finding what’s out there and whether it suits your needs can be difficult, especially when you’re nauseated and tired from all the…
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Eight Great Japanese Picture Books for Babies and Young Children
Picture books are a must-have when it comes to babies, not only as a tool to help calm them down or go to sleep but also as an important part of their cognitive…
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Giving Birth in Japan: Cost Breakdown
As a Canadian, I balked when I heard that giving birth in Japan wouldn’t be completely free and that prenatal costs were not covered by health insurance. I won’t lie, I briefly contemplated…
