Toddler
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Visiting Kids Plaza Osaka in Japan with a Toddler
If you’re looking for somewhere fun and educational indoors to take your toddler or small child in Osaka, look no further than Kids Plaza Osaka. My three-year-old daughter loved this interactive children’s museum…
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Parents’ Day (Sankanbi) at a Preschool (Yōchien) in Japan
The other day, I attended sankanbi (参観日) at my daughter’s preschool, which is a day for parents to observe what goes on at their child’s daycare or school. I found that the experience…
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Best Japan Products for Babies and Toddlers in 2023
Following up on my last article on the best products for newborns in Japan, I’ll be sharing what parents think are the best products for raising babies and toddlers. These results are based…
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Helpful Japanese Phrases for Daycare (Hoikuen) and Preschool (Yochien)
I received a request to share some helpful phrases in Japanese when it comes to daycare (hoikuen) and preschool (yochien), and if you’re a long-term reader, you’ll know that if you ask, you…
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What to Eat at Restaurants in Japan with Toddlers and Kids
If you’re visiting Japan or even living here and wondering what your toddler can eat at restaurants in Japan, I’ve got you covered. Since we’re building a house, we’ve been having to eat…
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Shichi-Go-San: A Celebration for Children Ages 3, 5, and 7 in Japan
One thing I love about Japan is that there are many celebrations for children, such as Omiyamairi, Okuizome, and Shichi-go-san. As my daughter celebrated her first Shichi-go-san this month, I’d like to share…
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Top 2022 Christmas Presents for Kids in Japan
It’s December, which means Christmas is just around the corner! Just like last year, I’ll be sharing toys that Japanese retailers indicated in a poll are the hottest for kids in 2022. Of…
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Best Amazon Japan Black Friday 2022 Deals for Pregnancy, Babies, and Toddlers
It’s that time of year again! As always, I’ll be sharing what I think are great Black Friday deals on Amazon Japan for parents of little ones, or for those of you expecting…
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An Overview of Yōchien (Preschool/Kindergarten) in Japan
Yōchien (幼稚園), known as preschool or kindergarten in English, is an educational institution in Japan for children ages 3 to 5, helping prepare them for elementary school. The concept was a bit confusing…
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Traveling Internationally by Plane (During COVID) with a Toddler: Japan ⇔ Canada
It’s been a month since I returned to Japan after traveling to Canada with my toddler and I think I’ve recovered enough to finally be able to write about it. I think that…
