Category Archives: Life in Japan

Getting a Japanese Passport for Your Child (Foreign Unmarried Mother)

Posted on August 26, 2021 by SK

Did you know that it’s very easy for your child to become stateless? It used to be that if a non-Japanese woman gave birth in Japan, if they were not married to a Japanese person at the time, their child … Continue reading →

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My Pregnancy and Birth Story in Japan

Posted on June 26, 2021 by SK

My second born son, Kai, was born in March this year. The pregnancy journey in Japan was an interesting one. Being in Japan means a lot of things are done a certain way but overall I had a positive experience. … Continue reading →

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Of Mortgages, Pregnancies and Video Games

Posted on March 10, 2021 by SK

On the last Saturday of February, I started my maternity leave. On that particular day, a friend and colleague invited me to her home for a housewarming. We completed our PhDs in the same school, although we were in different … Continue reading →

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Taking Stock of 2020

Posted on January 28, 2021 by SK

The days are long but the years (months) are short, so they say. Can you believe January 2021 is over? This post was supposed to have been published in late December but unfortunately, I have been having a writer’s block. … Continue reading →

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To Kenya and Back: Traveling in a Pandemic

Posted on December 5, 2020 by SK

It’s not travel as usual these days. The airlines have their requirements, the destination countries have theirs. The lower demand hasn’t led to lower ticket prices either. Flights are fewer and may be cancelled or rescheduled, which would invalidate any … Continue reading →

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Struggling with my mental health in Japan

Posted on October 21, 2020 by SK

A lot of people tell me I’m strong. But I think that I’m just independent, organized and a dreamer. I’m always forward-looking, if optimistic. The way I get over the present (if it is not pleasant) is by focusing on … Continue reading →

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October Update: A Special Announcement

Posted on October 7, 2020 by SK

And you ask me what I want this year And I try to make this kind and clear Just a chance that maybe we’ll find better days Lyrics to Better Days by Goo Goo Dolls. This is my prayer for … Continue reading →

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Vision 2020: I Had Lasik Eye Surgery in Japan!

Posted on July 1, 2020 by SK

Before you panic thinking I had some kind of medical condition and didn’t inform you, my dear family and friends, I want to state that I simply had lasers fix my eyes so I don’t have to wear glasses or … Continue reading →

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Running in Japan – 200 days of running in 2020

Posted on June 18, 2020 by SK

Growing up, I was never an athletic child. In high school, I couldn’t complete one lap. You wouldn’t know it if you’ve recently followed me on social media. I started running in February this year. When I say running, I … Continue reading →

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Dating in Tokyo

Posted on May 23, 2020 by SK

It’s been a year of living in Tokyo. A dramatic time has been had by all. I moved to Tokyo in late March of 2019, after living in Ishikawa Prefecture for 4.5 years. I started a new job in April … Continue reading →

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