Matcha Mum's
Matcha Mum’s is a podcast for international families raising children in Japan.This podcast explores the everyday realities of building family life in a different country, understanding the Japanese system for children and families, adjusting to social structures and expectations, and finding your own rhythm between cultures.Hosted by Tamara, a German working mother living in Japan with her Japanese husband and their daughter, the podcast combines personal experience with thoughtful reflections on parenting abroad.Across episodes, you’ll hear about:Navigating Japan’s structures for familiesEveryday parenting in a cross-cultural contextMindful working parenthood and balancing career and homeConversations with i...
Episodes
S1 E12
From Bassinets to Sticker Books: Flying with Kids
about 12 hours ago
24m
S1 E11
Born Abroad & Returning to Japan with a Newborn: Passports, Paperwork & Citizenship
Sep. 5
15m
S1 E10
Interview with Katheryn Gronauer: Between Motherhood and Entrepreneurship - The Hidden Reality
Jul. 18
36m
S1 E9
Interview with Tracy Northcott: A Mother's Journey - Hospitals, Paperwork & Life with a Newborn
Jul. 4
42m
S1 E8
The Japanese Birth Experience: What Surprised International Parents Most
Jun. 20
23m
S1 E7
Pregnant in Japan: My Experience with Check-Ups, Paperwork, and Cultural Surprises
Jun. 6
24m
S1 E6
Interview with Katie Hurd: Building a Business During Maternity Leave in Japan
May. 23
44m
S1 E5
Are We Doing This Right? Raising Bilingual/ Multilingual Children in Japan
May. 9
22m
S1 E4
Interview with Denitsa: The Balance Mothers Actually Need — Lessons from Wabi Tabi Living
Apr. 24
44m
S1 E3
Strollers, Stations & Playgrounds: The Reality of Family Infrastructure around Tokyo
Apr. 10
19m
S1 E2
Getting a Daycare Spot in Japan: Our Hoikuen Experience
Mar. 27
23m
S1
Matcha Mum's Intro
Mar. 14
2m
S1 E1
Back to Japan with a toddler - Our Story
Mar. 14
15m