AN AFRICAN MOMMA ABROAD IN TOKYO

10 July 2017 I initially booked last October to enjoy the Australian summer - over Christmas - but Jelly went and fell off the 3F...

My first summer in Tokyo was fast approaching and I needed to spend my 7 week holiday wisely. I have always had a deep-rooted affair with...

Shimokitazawa or Shimo as she is affectionately known is the hub in Tokyo for cool, hip and trendy. This quarter in Tokyo is that...

Ren is now at the age (1.5 years old) where he needs to be stimulated in as many ways as possible and he needs be able to move around. He...

WHERE TO STAY: Hundred Stay Tokyo I decided to have a staycation as we are packing house and I felt totally overwhelmed. I wanted...

Leave your modesty at the door but don't forget your towel! On a recent trip to Kobe, we stayed at the fabulous Candeo Hotel. For about...

Straight off the tarmac and the first thing you worry about is...connectivity. Where do I get it and how? Luckily, Japan offers some of...

I was recently asked to be a bridesmaid at a friend's wedding in Hawaii and of course I accepted. I mean who wouldn't want to stand next...

Now that I am a mom to a very energetic 9 month old, the thought of getting out of bed earlier than I need to, is right up there with...

Breastfeeding was the best thing that I could have ever experienced. I was incredibly fortunate that I was able to breastfeed for 6...

Navigating the labyrinth of trains in Japan can be daunting! Even after 10 years here, I still have to mentally map out my route and plan...

I am a sucker for cosmetics and toiletries. I have boxes of doubles and triples of things I like and I will try anything twice! So much...

One - of the many - things that Japan gets right is branding and marketing. There are a few "groups" which are the umbrella companies for...

This is for all the moms and dads whose worst fear might come true...becoming Injured On Duty and having to look after your baby. Ren is...

Renting in Japan is like playing "pass the parcel". It's very long process with a lot of layers and when the music stops, sometimes you...

When I was planning on making the switch from Aiiku to Tokyo Mothers Clinic and wanted to call to request a tour - not many places offer...

As a foreign woman in Tokyo, I found it quite daunting trying to decide where to give birth. There are essentially two options, highly...

Disclaimer: I’m aware that this situation can not compare to others - probably not even close. I live in a first world country. I have a...