{"podcast":{"title":"Matcha Mum's","slug":"matcha-mum-s-7761958","podcast_index_feed_id":7761958,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/matcha-mum-s/feed.xml","website_url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/matcha-mum-s","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/matcha-mum-s/20260311_070314_8b9e0e42a72dd3e71d900a1f5bb30d4e.png","author":"Tamara","episode_count":13,"summary":"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.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-20T04:30:09.770060+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/matcha-mum-s-7761958"},"episode":{"title":"Getting a Daycare Spot in Japan: Our Hoikuen Experience","slug":"getting-a-daycare-spot-in-japan-our-hoikuen-experience","published_at":"2026-03-27T22:18:22+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/matcha-mum-s-7761958/getting-a-daycare-spot-in-japan-our-hoikuen-experience","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/matcha-mum-s-7761958","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/matcha-mum-s/2629540","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/375269/2629540/matcha-mum-s/2026_03_23_02_41_37_f23191e5-d0bc-495d-af7a-a940312258de.mp3","summary":"How does the childcare system in Japan work? In this episode, I explain the main types of childcare facilities and how parents apply for daycare. I walk through the differences between Hoikuen, Yōchien, and Nintei Kodomoen and private daycare options. I also share our personal experience applying for daycare, including the point system, the application timeline, and what daily life in a Japanese daycare looks like. What you’ll learn in this episode: An overview of the different day care facilities: private vs. public options How the application process works (and why timing matters) And what daily life inside a Japanese daycare actually looks like Contact Information: Host: Tamara E-Mail: matchamums@gmail.com","meta_description":"How does the childcare system in Japan work? In this episode, I explain the main types of childcare facilities and how parents apply for daycare. I walk t…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1420,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/matcha-mum-s-7761958/episodes/getting-a-daycare-spot-in-japan-our-hoikuen-experience/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/matcha-mum-s-7761958/getting-a-daycare-spot-in-japan-our-hoikuen-experience.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}