家計簿 The Japanese Housewife's Housekeeping DiaryThe other day in Mama Circle, we got talking on the topic of 家計簿 (kakeibo), literally translated to mean household finance ledger or...
Welcoming 2016新年明けましておめでとうございます! Shin nen akemashite omedetou gozaimasu! 2016 is an exciting year for me because I'm finally able to prioritise myself...
Nanjya Monjya- Okonomiyaki in SingaporeMy husband's second home is in Osaka, which is also affectionately known as the "kitchen of Japan". Here, there is a saying "kuidaore",...
Bilingual children and long-distance family relationshipsSharing a post I conttributed to Multi-lingual Parenting.com on how our family and others cope with grandparents living far away. Please...
Japanese Fashion for Kids - Fun Everyday!In Japan, childhood is a wonderful time full of play and spending time outdoors. This concept of fun is so entrenched that very few...
Japanese Cooking - Potato SaladIn this post, I'd like to share a recipe on one Japanese favourite - Potato Salad. It is also very much a favourite dish among children...
Kiko + brings Art. Play and the Forest to ChildrenWhen I first saw Kiko + at a pop-up shop in Osaka, I was impressed with the brand's aesthetics- its clean design and the concept of...