Beginner’s Guide to Home Gardening in Japan
You don’t need a very big yard to start gardening. In fact, you don’t need ANY yard to begin growing your own food from home….
LaShawn Toyoda
LaShawn came to Japan in 2011 after earning her BA in Political Science at Morgan State University, and has worked as an English teacher at various public and private schools. She now teaches at a university and writes in her free time. LaShawn enjoys sharing parenting, lifestyle, and work related content. Her goal is to help expats and immigrants who are living in Japan , so that is why she created The Yokohama Life. Read more.
What to Pack in Your Japanese Maternity Hospital Bag
As your baby’s due date gets closer, you’ll probably find yourself wondering what you should pack to take with you to the maternity hospital. If…
Advice for New Moms From a Labor and Delivery Nurse
After recently having my daughter here in Japan, I often find myself thinking back to my pregnancy, labor, and delivery experience. Even after going through…
Fly Stress Free With Your Baby: A Checklist for Smooth Travels
Traveling with a small baby can be daunting—especially on a plane packed full of people. It’s natural to worry about your little one’s cries disturbing…
How to Ride Japanese Buses With a Baby
Traveling with a baby can be a bit stressful, and the crowded public transportation in Japan is no exception. The buses in Tokyo and other…
Tips for How to Breastfeed Easier in Japan
Breastfeeding in Japan has its challenges, but I want to share some of the ways I’ve found that can make it easier. Whether you’re in…
A Discussion on Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Child rearing in Japan with Kay
Pregnancy and childbirth can be very daunting experiences in Japan. Not because of any dangers with the healthcare system—it has one of the best in…
My Labor and Delivery Story in Japan
Having a baby in Japan is something I never imagined myself doing when I first moved here 8 years ago. I was young, single, and…
First Steps to Take If You’re Pregnant in Japan
For a foreign woman living in Japan, getting pregnant can add on a whole new layer of stress and uncertainty to an already challenging life….
How to Prepare for the Next Big Typhoon in Japan
Does news about an approaching typhoon have you worried? Are you wondering what you should do to prepare for it, and how things will turn…