Translation Services in Japan
Japanese-English and English-Japanese translation services available from the KA community. Browse our list of reliable translators who run their small business and find one who su ...
Christmas Shopping Catalogue!
Welcome to our 2017 KA Christmas Shopping Guide! A fantastic collection of small shops and businesses offering a range of items to fill your Christmas shopping list! Click on the l ...
手作りBento bag
Ok, so the new school year is fast approaching and the lists of handmade school items can feel intimidating. My husband sewed everything for our two oldest sons, but I finally work ...
The KA Manhole Cover Project ｜ KOBE
A regular feature of the KA blog, the KA Manhole Cover Project brings you the unique cover Art of the manholes of Japan. This week it is Kobe. All photos are kindly contributed by ...
The KA Manhole Cover Project ｜HYOGO
The KA Manhole Cover Project is a group effort by the KA community of International Parents in Japan, to showcase some of the Manhole Covers of Japan. Today, we bring you some Man ...
World Family Map
World Family Map Using this printable map and world families cutouts, you can explore the world with your children and talk about the thing that unite us all, love! Helping childre ...
Summer SOS! What we love about Japan.
At this time of year, it’s really easy to get down on living in Japan. The weather is oppressively hot and fits of jealously abound when you see some of your foreign friends headin ...
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Meet KA Mom – Jennifer Chau
This month we meet one of the KA Blog and Facebook team, Jennifer. Hi everyone, I’m Jennifer Chau. I live in Tokyo with my husband, Jason, and our two daughters, Ellie and Kaylie. Both my husband and... Read more »
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Hot Eye Masks
Hot Eye Masks Product Name: Hot Eye Masks Submitted by: Heather S. Review: These are hot eye masks. Disposable, super hot relaxation essential for traveling or just trying to destress after a tough day working and mothering.... Read more »
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SOS! My Make-up is Falling Off: Summer Cosmetic Advice.
Negotiating the cosmetics and skincare section of the pharmacy in Japan can be a daunting experience. Your mind is full of questions – what is this exactly? Is it any good? Does it have some kind of weird... Read more »
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Dear AsKA Mom/Mum, I am looking for a good randoseru for my son, but we live in the US. I have no clue about what size to get for him (he is starting school, 5 years old, 50 lbs) or what questions I should be asking. Do you know of any place to get one? P.
Dear P, Thank you for your inquiry! We went to our pool of Moms and Mums to get their expert opinions, and boy did they have a lot to share! So of course, in true and typical... Read more »
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Dear AsKA Mum, I’m wondering how families work out deciding names for their children? Do we go with a Japanese name? A little of both? Please help.
Dear What’s My Name, Naming a child when more than one culture, and language, is involved can be a bit of a challenge. One of the biggest challenges seems to be which culture will be “represented,” so... Read more »
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Dear AsKA Mom, Bilingualism with my children…how do I do it? What do I need to know? From, I want a bilingual child.
Dear “I Want a Bilingual Child,” This question got our mothers all excited to talk about what they’ve done to help…the successes (ELM Force English on them? LOL!),and the failures (TS I think I only have tips on how... Read more »
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Dear AsKA Mom, What should I expect for April for my son’s yochien (kindergarten), especially in terms of the entrance ceremony?
Dear Seeking Advice, What an excellent, and timely, question you have raised. I’ve asked our panel of expert Moms and Mums to report in their thoughts, and as you can see by their responses, there is quite... Read more »
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Tanabata Star Festival
Contributed by Clair Hurford from nekonomachi A few months after our two year old started hoikuen in Kyoto, she was sent home with a leafy bamboo branch tied with various paper decorations she’d spent most of June making.... Read more »
