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Kids` Handmade Paper Gifts – Paper Quilling

sandra — Fri, 13 Nov 2020 23:00:22 +0000

Want a fun craft you can do year round with the kids? Or the perfect kids` handmade paper gifts for friends and family? Try Paper Quilling! Paper Quilling or Paper Filigree is the art of shaping rolled paper into decorative shapes that can be glued together. It’s fun, and it helps kids develop fine motor skills, …

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Japanese Gifts for Baby – 0-9 months

sandra — Fri, 13 Nov 2020 21:00:09 +0000

As moms of six kids, we often get asked about great gifts for Baby. Zero to nine-month babies are typically non-mobile but are highly stimulated by high-contrast colours, sound and motion. Also by nine months many become solid sitters and crawlers. You do not need to invest in a lot of toys at this age. …

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Loving this Japan Product – Nurie

sandra — Fri, 13 Nov 2020 12:00:20 +0000

I picked-up the TokyoTokio version of the Nurie colouring poster recently. Loving this product – Nurie! I have decided to award this Nurie poster series a BestLivingJapan Great Product Award. This award will go to products that are both are both curious and creative! Another super fun Japanese kids gift is Squishes. If your children, or …

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7-5-3 Celebrations in Japan – 2020 Preparation and Ceremony

sandra — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 06:00:50 +0000

November 15th is the official day of 7-5-3 Celebrations in Japan (Shichi-go-san, 七五三), but many families start to prepare and hold ceremonies from mid-October. Families with girls age 7 & 3 and boys 5 celebrate coming of age by dressing up and visiting shrines across Japan. You can find children celebrating at most major shrines; …

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Where to Buy a Christmas Tree in Japan 2020

sandra — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 01:00:00 +0000

Wondering where to buy a Christmas Tree in Japan? Many people have asked recently about where to find a Christmas tree in Japan. First, you need to determine if you want a real tree or an artificial tree. There are pros and cons to both! Real trees smell amazing but can be difficult or costly …

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American Thanksgiving Dinner in Tokyo 2020

sandra — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 00:00:32 +0000

American Thanksgiving Dinner in Tokyo 2020 is Thursday, November 26th, 2020. Are you ready for Thanksgiving? Be sure not to miss out and to be able to relax by planning ahead. To help make your Thanksgiving in Japan planning easier we have curated and updated a short list of restaurants and takeout for 2020 Thanksgiving …

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