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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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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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The Ultimate Guide to Stores for Baby, Toddler, and Children’s Clothes and Products in Japan
This article has been a long time coming, and I apologize for the delay! If you’ve read my other articles, I tend to refer to “baby stores” a lot so I thought it…
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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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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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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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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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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…
