Matcha Mum's

By Tamara

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Episodes: 16

Description

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 families
  • Everyday parenting in a cross-cultural context
  • Mindful working parenthood and balancing career and home
  • Conversations with international mums and dads sharing their journeys

Whether you are already living in Japan, preparing for the move, or simply interested in raising children between cultures, Matcha Mum’s creates a space to connect, reflect, and explore new perspectives.


Episode Date
Baby Health Checks, Vaccinations & Doctors in Japan: Our Experience
Oct 30, 2026
The Japan I Never Knew: Surprises of Motherhood
Oct 16, 2026
Postpartum Care in Japan: The First Months for Mum, Baby & Family
Oct 02, 2026
From Bassinets to Sticker Books: Flying with Kids
Sep 19, 2026
Born Abroad & Returning to Japan with a Newborn: Passports, Paperwork & Citizenship
Sep 05, 2026
Interview with Katheryn Gronauer: Between Motherhood and Entrepreneurship - The Hidden Reality
Jul 18, 2026
Interview with Tracy Northcott: A Mother's Journey - Hospitals, Paperwork & Life with a Newborn
Jul 04, 2026
The Japanese Birth Experience: What Surprised International Parents Most
Jun 20, 2026
Pregnant in Japan: My Experience with Check-Ups, Paperwork, and Cultural Surprises
Jun 06, 2026
Interview with Katie Hurd: Building a Business During Maternity Leave in Japan
May 23, 2026
Are We Doing This Right? Raising Bilingual/ Multilingual Children in Japan
May 09, 2026
Interview with Denitsa: The Balance Mothers Actually Need — Lessons from Wabi Tabi Living
Apr 24, 2026
Strollers, Stations & Playgrounds: The Reality of Family Infrastructure around Tokyo
Apr 10, 2026
Getting a Daycare Spot in Japan: Our Hoikuen Experience
Mar 27, 2026
Matcha Mum's Intro
Mar 14, 2026
Back to Japan with a toddler - Our Story
Mar 14, 2026