{"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":"Pregnant in Japan: My Experience with Check-Ups, Paperwork, and Cultural Surprises","slug":"pregnant-in-japan-my-experience-with-check-ups-paperwork-and-cultural-surprises","published_at":"2026-06-06T04:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/matcha-mum-s-7761958/pregnant-in-japan-my-experience-with-check-ups-paperwork-and-cultural-surprises","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/matcha-mum-s-7761958","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/matcha-mum-s/2879384","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/375269/2879384/matcha-mum-s/2026_06_02_14_17_15_b13c4ae4-6f8c-4241-bc41-b63f89aa68b1.mp3","summary":"What is it really like to navigate pregnancy in Japan? In this first episode of my Japan pregnancy series, I share my personal experience with the Japanese prenatal care system—from the first positive pregnancy test to completing my check-ups at 35 weeks. Along the way, I explain how the system works, what surprised me, and some of the cultural differences I noticed. In this episode, we cover: • Registering your pregnancy and receiving the Boshi Techo (Maternal & Child Health Handbook) • The maternity mark and public transport culture • Financial support, coupons, and birth allowances • How prenatal check-ups are structured in Japan • Frequent ultrasounds and routine screenings • Weight management and nutrition advice • Language barriers and navigating appointments as a foreigner • Why I changed hospitals during my pregnancy • What I appreciated about the Japanese system—and what I found challenging This episode combines practical information with my own experience as a foreign mother navigating pregnancy in Japan. Whether you're expecting a baby in Japan, planning a move, or simply curious about how pregnancy care differs around the world, I hope this episode gives you a helpful and honest insight into the journey. Contact Information: Host: Tamara E-Mail: matchamums@gmail.com","meta_description":"What is it really like to navigate pregnancy in Japan? In this first episode of my Japan pregnancy series, I share my personal experience with the Japanes…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1450,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/matcha-mum-s-7761958/episodes/pregnant-in-japan-my-experience-with-check-ups-paperwork-and-cultural-surprises/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/pregnant-in-japan-my-experience-with-check-ups-paperwork-and-cultural-surprises.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}