# Back to Japan with a toddler - Our Story

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Podcast: [Matcha Mum's](https://stenobird.com/podcast/matcha-mum-s-7761958)
Published: 2026-03-14T00:00:00+00:00
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Moving countries is one thing. Moving countries with a small child while working full-time across time zones is something else entirely. In this first episode, I share our story of returning to Japan as a family: arriving in February 2024, starting work immediately, bridging two months without childcare, and navigating the cultural shock of Japanese nursery life. I talk about: The reality of restarting work on a German contract while living in Japan The emotional and cultural differences between German daycare and Japanese hoikuen Watching a child learn a new language almost overnight The quiet social codes of everyday life around Tokyo and Yokohama And why building community as a working mother abroad can take longer than expected This episode is an honest starting point about transition, identity, work, motherhood, and rebuilding a sense of belonging between cultures. Contact Information: Host: Tamara E-Mail: matchamums@gmail.com

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