Baby Food

Japanese Baby Formula: Brands, Ingredients & How It Compares to Western Formula

Curious about Japanese baby formula? Compare Meiji, Morinaga & Wakodo, learn how Japan’s regulations differ from the US, and discover what makes Japanese formula stand out.

2026.06.20

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Hatsuzekku — Japan’s First Seasonal Festival Celebration for Babies

In Japan, a baby’s first seasonal festival is celebrated with a special ceremony called hatsuzekku (初節句). It is one of t...

2026.06.03

Baby FoodBaby LifeJapanese Traditions

Our Baby’s Okuizome — Japan’s 100-Day Feast Celebration

In Japan, when a baby reaches around 100 days old, families gather for a special celebration called okuizome (お食い初め). It...

2026.06.02

Baby FoodBaby LifeJapanese Traditions

The Baby Bottle We Use in Japan — and What’s Popular Overseas

In Japan, choosing a baby bottle often starts at the hospital. Many maternity wards introduce Pigeon bottles from the ve...

2026.05.29

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Japanese Nursing Rooms Were Better Than We Expected

Before having a baby, we did not realize how baby-friendly many public spaces in Japan could be.One thing that surprised...

2026.05.13

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Starting Baby Food in Japan: What We Actually Used

Starting baby food felt exciting and a little overwhelming for us at first, so during the first one or two months, we us...

2026.05.12

Baby FoodBaby Life