Did you know that in Japan, after the birth of a baby, both parents can take up to […]
This week, Hope received her BCG (Bacillus Calmette–Guérin) vaccination. Regarded as a hallmark of modern medicine, the vaccination […]
I’m pleased to report that last week, just as Baby Hope reached the 7½ month mark, I received my […]
This morning brought a rite of passage that we could have happily put off for another few years: […]
Japan has a high-quality national health system, offering universal coverage and free choice of health care provider. This […]
Yesterday, in a change to our regular exercise routine at Crossfit, we tried “Mummy and Me Yoga”. As the […]
I recently discovered that traveling on a 12-hour flight with a baby who’s six and a half months […]
I’m pleased (and relieved!) to report that Baby Hope and I had a very smooth journey from Tokyo to London, including a pain-free 12-hour flight on British Airways. Pre-departure I’d been a bit anxious about taking such a lengthy journey with our wriggly almost-6-month old, so was glad when we got off to an efficient […]
This evening, Baby Hope and I broke our curfew to attend a reception in Roppongi Hills, celebrating ewoman’s […]
To complete the hat-trick of baby admin in Japan, we applied for Hope’s first passport on January 23. […]
