Light Between the Lines – Multicultural Family Life

Three Step Japanese Okonomiyaki Recipe (Osaka Style Okonomiyaki)

April 21, 2022

Savory, filling and delicious Japanese pancakes, OKONOMIYAKI. If you’re familiar with Japanese food and culture, you may know that this is probably one of the most popular “soul foods” in Japan. But did you know that there are ...

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The Most Simple Sushi Rice Recipe

March 2, 2022

There is no Japanese celebration without sushi. Okay, maybe that was a bold statement, but sushi is such a big part of Japanese holidays/celebrations! Have you had some sushi at home? You can use this recipe and transform your home to a sushi ...

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Japanese Girl’s Day Decorations You Can Purchase from Amazon

February 28, 2022

As a Japanese mom here in the States, I’ve celebrated Japanese Girl’s Day with my daughters for the past couple of years. Every year I’ve added one or two new decorations, and most of them are acutally from Amazon! Here are ...

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The Three Reasons Why Girl’s Day Is Celebrated in Japan

February 27, 2022

Girl’s Day is a Japanese holiday where girls and daughters are celebrated, and their family wishes for their long lasting health and happiness. It is one of the most loved and celebrated holidays in Japan, and it’s been around for ...

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Japanese Setsubun Traditions You May Not Know About

February 3, 2022

In my previous blog post, I talked about what Setsubun is and the three easy ways to celebrate it with your family (even if you don’t live in Japan.) Today I would like to talk about two big Setsubun traditions you don’t want to miss ...

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The Three Easy Ways to Celebrate Japanese Setsubun

January 30, 2022

Setsubun may not be a national holiday in Japan, but it is widely celebrated by children and families every year. Never heard of it? Here are three easy ways to celebrate Setsubun with your family in your country! Learn about Setsubun with your ...

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The Easiest Japanese Oyakodon (Chicken and Egg Bowl) Recipe

January 23, 2022

When I don’t feel like spending an hour cooking dinner but also don’t feel like getting takeouts, I always go to this one of the easiest yet yummiest Japanese donburi dishes, Oyakodon. It is so easy and simple to make, always hits ...

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