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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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Giving Birth in Japan in 1981: Barbara’s Story
Earlier this month, I received a very interesting comment on my article about my birth preparation class in Japan. I was fascinated and instantly knew I wanted to share this person’s story with…
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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…
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A Look at Electric Bicycles for Families in Japan in 2022
Bicycles are a common way to get around in Japan, and when you have a small child, electrically assisted ones can be a game-changer. In this article, I’ll share my experience using an…
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We’re Landowners! Buying Land to Build a House in Japan
I’m finding it a bit surreal that I’m writing this but… we’re finally landowners! The search is over! (Note that the image above isn’t our land, it’s a stock image.) If you’ve been…
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Hiking Nara’s Mount Yoshino for the Best Cherry Blossoms in Japan
During the second weekend of April, my family visited Mount Yoshino (吉野山) in Nara to take in their famed cherry blossoms, and it did not disappoint. This kind of topic isn’t something I…
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Best Products for Babies, Toddlers, and Everyday Life in Japan for 2022
The last article in my series on the best products for 2022 as voted by mothers in Japan is here! The previous rankings focused on favorite pregnancy products and products for newborns. This…
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Best Pregnancy Products and Maternity Must-Haves in Japan for 2022
Following up on my last post about the best newborn baby products of 2022, here are the best pregnancy products for 2022 as voted by mothers and mothers-to-be in Japan. These results are…
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Best Newborn Baby Products in Japan for 2022
NEW: This list has been updated for 2023, so check it out! I’ve written about my personal experience with newborn baby products, but as this was back in 2019, I wondered what baby…
