Toddler
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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…
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Attending Pre-Preschool (Pre-Yochien / Pre-Hoiku) in Japan
Some of you might be thinking, “What the heck is pre-preschool?” I had the same thought when my Dutch mamatomo Linda told me about it. Preschool is already the precursor to attending school…
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Hotel Monterey: Kid-Friendly Resort in Okinawa
Last month, my family visited Okinawa and stayed at the Hotel Monterey Okinawa. I’ve been to Okinawa four times before, but this time would be my first time traveling with my daughter. My…
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Best Second Birthday Gifts: What to Get a 2-Year-Old in Japan
My daughter is turning three this month, so I thought I would share what we got her for her second birthday that she still loves a year later. This list also includes some…
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Quick and Easy Uchiwa Craft for Father’s Day by Babies and Toddlers
Father’s Day is this Sunday, so I thought I would share an easy handmade present that you can make if you’re still wondering about what to do. To give you an idea of…