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….
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…
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…
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…
How to Read Medicine Labels in Japan
During your stay in Japan, you may find yourself coming down with a sudden headache, nausea, sore throat, or in a worse case scenario, bad…
How Much Spending Money You’ll Need in Japan per Day
When I first moved to Japan, it was very sudden and with very little planning time, so I found myself stranded with only about $200…