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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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 »
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The Randoseru School Backpack – What Kids Need to Carry!
The Randoseru School Backpack – What Kids Need to Carry! Contributed by KA Mom (Mum!) Diane K. My daughter will be starting grade two in a few weeks now. After arriving in Japan only a year ago... Read more »
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Spring Vacation Survival Guide
Spring holidays are upon us and boy, am I looking forward to a few sleep-ins and no hunting for that lost shitajiki (writing board), kyushoku (lunch) bag or textbook in the morning. As much of a fan... Read more »
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Meet KA Mum…. Louise George Kittaka
Louise George Kittaka I’m a New Zealander living in Tokyo with my husband, Yoshi, and I’m mum to three kids (one son and two daughters, 15 and 12). Three spoiled cats complete the family. Two of the... Read more »
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Teacher cultivates more bilingual education opportunities for children
Teacher cultivates more bilingual education opportunities for children – The Japan Times Our very own Louise George Kittaka who writes for the Japan Times, interviewed another KA mom (mum!), Mary Nobuoka about the important subject of raising... Read more »
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A Life of Ceremony
A Life of Ceremony stage for presentations and speeches I have yet to meet a single International parent, in Japan, or anywhere for that matter, who said: ‘I am fully aware that I will be attending at... Read more »
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KA Momtrepreneur – Pure Hearts Natural Soy Candles
This month Sarah Rumme Nishida, born in Kyoto and living in Nagoya introduces Pure Hearts Natural Soy Candles Most days, Sarah is a WAHM specializing in “very technical and boring translations. My wonderful husband Taka, and... Read more »
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Mushi Sasare 虫さされ
Mushi Sasare 虫さされ Bug repellant stickers Just when you think summer is done, and the bugs are hibernating, lo and behold…out comes the fall mosquito. A damnable little creature, tiny, fast, noisy, hard to seek out and... Read more »
