Now that I am nearing week 27 and have almost hit the third trimester, there is no hiding my baby bump! As a result, I invested in multiple maternity and nursing-friendly wardrobe pieces. However,…

The word is out.. we are expecting a boy! The 1st trimester of this pregnancy seemed to drag on and on forever, but now at over halfway through the 2nd trimester, time is flying…

One of the most fun things about pregnancy is signing up for maternity and baby freebies.. and there are so many available in Japan! Through signing up for free in-store point cards and online…

We are happy to announce that the Haruna family is expecting a baby! The due date is March 10th, 2021. This is our rainbow baby, a term that is used for a baby that…

These days Masashi and I discovered the show Win the Wilderness on Netflix, and thoroughly enjoyed it. The TV mini-series is about a survival-based competition between 6 couples for the right to inherit the…

The new phrase of the month seems to be social distancing. As school closures and event cancellations increase, communities are implementing “social distancing” as a means to reduce the rate of the spread of…

What was previously described in Japan as the year of the Tokyo Olympics is quickly becoming defined as the year of the Coronavirus! The Coronavirus, or COVID-19, is a contagious respiratory illness that is…

Those who know me well know that I like “doing all the things”, maintaining a healthy life, being organized, and making the most out of time. Since Masashi and I run our own business,…

Masashi and I have lived in the countryside for nearly two years. Living in a small town in the countryside vs. a big city can be very different, no matter what part of the…

I’ve heard it said that Japan is a very expensive place to live.. and while that may be true compared to low-cost countries such as Thailand, living in Japan does not have to be…