{"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":"Strollers, Stations & Playgrounds: The Reality of Family Infrastructure around Tokyo","slug":"strollers-stations-playgrounds-the-reality-of-family-infrastructure-around-tokyo","published_at":"2026-04-10T21:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/matcha-mum-s-7761958/strollers-stations-playgrounds-the-reality-of-family-infrastructure-around-tokyo","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/matcha-mum-s-7761958","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/matcha-mum-s/2631668","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/375269/2631668/matcha-mum-s/2026_03_16_07_45_28_e942b762-6e6e-4265-9fd2-63c446696526.mp3","summary":"What changes once you have a baby in Japan? In this episode of Matcha Mums, I talk about everyday family infrastructure in the Tokyo area — from navigating trains with a stroller to baby rooms in shopping malls, child-friendly restaurants, and hidden playgrounds across the city. I also highlight Kosodate Hiroba (Child-Rearing Support Centers) — free community spaces where parents with young children can meet, play, and get advice from childcare professionals. This episode is especially helpful for: New parents in Japan Families who recently moved here Expecting parents wondering what daily life with a baby looks like A practical and honest look at getting around Japan with a baby or toddler. https://www.city.yokohama.lg.jp/lang/residents/en/child/20200325105507586.html https://honyaku.j-server.com/LUCFUKUSIA/ns/tl.cgi/https://www.fukushi.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/kodomo/kosodate/hiroba?SLANG=ja&TLANG=en&XMODE=0&XCHARSET=utf-8&XJSID=0 Contact Information: Host: Tamara E-Mail: matchamums@gmail.com","meta_description":"What changes once you have a baby in Japan? In this episode of Matcha Mums, I talk about everyday family infrastructure in the Tokyo area — from navigatin…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1185,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/matcha-mum-s-7761958/episodes/strollers-stations-playgrounds-the-reality-of-family-infrastructure-around-tokyo/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/strollers-stations-playgrounds-the-reality-of-family-infrastructure-around-tokyo.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}