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What’s in a Diaper Bag in Japan? (Toddler-Edition)
Diaper bags in Japan are called マザーズバッグ (yes, a little gendered…) and are a must-have for every parent. As outlined in my article on what was in my diaper bag for my 3-month-old,…
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Recipe: Ojiya (Japanese Rice Soup) for Babies and Toddlers
Last week, my daughter was sick with a cold so I made her the ultimate Japanese comfort food when you’re ill — おじや (ojiya). Ojiya is a Japanese rice soup that is simple…
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One Year of Daycare in Japan
My daughter has officially finished one year of daycare (hoikuen) in Japan! In the beginning, I was very worried about her starting daycare from only 9 months old, especially because of the pandemic.…
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A Road Trip in Japan with a Toddler
As some of you may know from my article on housing in Japan, we’re currently in the process of looking for land to build a house. Although we have an idea of where…
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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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Earthquake Preparedness in Japan with Children
Last Saturday night (February 13th, 2021), I was sitting at the kitchen table and texting away on my phone when an emergency alarm starting blaring from it, signaling an impending earthquake. As this…
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Recipe: Okara Pancakes for Babies and Toddlers
When my daughter turned 9 months, I was very excited to start introducing her to different kinds of food and finally make something new for breakfast — pancakes. I initially used Wakodo’s ready-made…
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Japanese Children’s Songs: Chouchou (Butterfly)
Happy New Year, everyone! My first post of 2021 is about another Japanese children’s song (童謡・douyou) called ちょうちょう (Chouchou or Butterfly). “Chouchou” is one of the most famous children’s songs in Japan with…
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Japanese Children’s Songs: ぞうさん (Mr. Elephant)
I’m excited to announce another new series on my blog looking at Japanese children’s songs! Back when I was pregnant with my daughter, I learned that alongside reading picture books, singing to your…
