Living in Japan showed me a different approach to raising independent children through school routines and community trust.

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My wife and I couldn't wait to get back to the hushed omakase restaurants of Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka. But would our young kids love the country and its food as much as we do? Matt Goulding is a writer ...

I came to Japan to teach English for one year on a government-sponsored program. I decided to stay for a second year, during which I met the Japanese high school P.E. teacher who would become my ...

Japanese Parenting Methods: The entire focus of Japanese upbringing lies on unconditional love, community bonding, and living ...

Dreamy videos of Kyoto blanketed in pastel cherry blossoms and Tokyo’s anime-inspired street fashion have saturated social media, making it the top bucket list destination for families with teenagers.

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When deciding where to go for our summer vacation, my children were adamant that we should go to Japan. My 10-year-old son is a huge fan of anime and ninjas. My 14-year-old daughter loves big cities ...