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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Bicultural Identity
‘Mom, look at my forehead! I have a little bit of white on me, that means I’m an English kid and I should live in America!’ So started a conversation with my Little Man, who began 1st... Read more »
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My Organized Chaos! Interview of a KA Mom from the Japan Times:
KA Moms getting around! Louise George Kittaka interviewed Jo Ebisujima from My Organized Chaos about her business in Japan. Here’s the link to the article which can be read in full at the Japan Times, where it... Read more »
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A KA-Mom’s 10 Commandments for English Teachers
Contributed by Anett Iwamoto I wrote this last year out of frustration regarding the terrible experiences I had in different schools. The Ten Commandments for Teaching Your Students English And I spoke all these words, saying: ‘I... Read more »
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K-A Momtrepreneur – Aicha’s Flowers
In the K-A Momtrepreneur’s Corner, we introduce a K-A Mom Facebook Group member running her own small business in Japan. A special discount for KA blog readers is included at the end of the post. This month,... Read more »
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Things you never thought you’d say until you were a parent in Japan!
Recently I read an article about the things you’d never thought you’d say until you were a parent. As a mum or dad, the words that sometimes come out of your mouth, well, it beggars belief! Add... Read more »
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Some tips on Bilingualism from an experienced KA Mom
KA Mom Diane Neill Tincher, mother of eight, gave us some tips on how to raise a bilingual family. “Children who are raised in a bilingual home, or who acquire a second language at a very early... Read more »
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Golden Week, Carp Streamers and Japanese Warrior Helmets!
Koinobori in Takatsuki, Kansai Today starts this year’s Golden Week holidays! And we have grand plans of driving to Tokyo to spend time with my husband’s family. It’s been over a decade since I was in... Read more »
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We Are Aliens!
Being a foreigner can sometimes get to you. People stare, people talk behind your back, people giggle as you pass by, people wonder what you are shopping for at the supermarket, people walk up and ask you... Read more »
