Life in Japan– category –

Starting solid foods is a big milestone for both babies and parents. If you’re raising a baby in Japan, you might feel overwhelmed by the number of baby products available — especially if you’re unfamiliar with Japanese brands and food c...

Living in Japan long-term as a foreigner often starts with a temporary visa — but for many international families, Permanent Residency (PR) becomes the ultimate goal, just like us - American x Japanese married couple. We got our PR appro...

Pregnancy checkups in Japan can feel very different from what many foreigners are used to. From frequent appointments and ultrasounds to government support systems you may not expect, Japan’s prenatal care has its own unique style. In th...

Are you planning for a gender reveal party in Japan? Either for you or someone you love, it's fun to throw a party for a baby! Check out some ideas for where to buy, and what to prepare. Gender Reveal Party in Japan It was not known much...

What to prepare for Hoikuen (nursery / daycare) in Japan? Where to buy / find? and what is the best / convenient? This might help if you are a parent who tries to figure out what to prepare for your kids' new beginning! Japanese Hoikuen ...

How we get a spouse visa of Japanese national from the US? Here is a guide for what we did to apply and get approved while living in the States. What to file, attach as support the facts, etc. DISCLAIMER : This is NOT legal advise but ou...

After moving to/in Japan, you might need to buy furniture. Here is a guide for where to buy affordable furniture, when to buy, etc that may help your new life! Furniture Shopping Furniture shopping is a quite big event both financially a...

Cost of living in Tokyo could be much more or less than you think.. Here is our monthly expense and budget for your reference. Living in Tokyo, Japan Tokyo is the biggest city in Japan, and i'd say it's categorized as a big city in the w...

I gave birth to my baby in Japan as a Japanese woman married to a foreign husband, and I experienced the Japanese maternity system firsthand — from fertility treatment (IUI, IVF), pregnancy checkups to delivery, hospital stay, and postpa...

Being pregnant in Japan might be a very unique experience for someone if they and/or their partner is/are non-Japanese. I'd like to help non-Japanese people get ideas of what to do if they are pregnant in Japan.   What to Do If You ...