Third Trimester
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Best Newborn Baby Products in Japan for 2023
Last year I wrote about the top newborn baby products in 2022 as voted by mothers in Japan in a Tamahiyo poll. The list for 2023 is now out with some items and…
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Best Pregnancy Products and Maternity Must-Haves in Japan for 2023
Following up on my last post about the best newborn baby products of 2023, here are the best pregnancy products for 2023 as voted by mothers and mothers-to-be in Japan. These results are…
- 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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Reviewing Oisix: A Meal Kit and Grocery Delivery Service in Japan
Two weeks ago, I was talking to my coworker about how to save money on groceries and she brought up Oisix, a service in Japan that delivers fresh and frozen meal kits straight…
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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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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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Pregnancy in Japan: The Third Trimester, Maternity Photos, and Getting Ready for Birth
The final chapter in my series reflecting on each trimester of my pregnancy in Japan is finally here! I apologize for the delay. As you’ll read, the last trimester was incredibly exhausting and…
