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Parenting in Japan: Tips, Challenges & Everyday Truths ft. Loretta Scott aka KemushiChan
Season 6 · Episode 14

Parenting in Japan: Tips, Challenges & Everyday Truths ft. Loretta Scott aka KemushiChan

This week, the Krewe is joined by Loretta Scott (aka KemushiChan on YouTube Channel) for a personal, insightful, and often funny look at what it’s like raising kids in Japan as an American parent. We dig into birth experiences, cultural differences from the U.S., unexpected parenting moments, and tips for families living in or visiting Japan. Curious about family life abroad or considering a trip to Japan with the munchkins? This episode is packed with helpful insight just for you!

Krewe of Japan · Japan Society of New Orleans, Krewe of Japan, KemushiChan, Krewe of Japan Podcast, Loretta Scott, JSNO

November 21, 20251h 8m

Show Notes

This week, the Krewe is joined by Loretta Scott (aka KemushiChan on YouTube Channel) for a personal, insightful, and often funny look at what it’s like raising kids in Japan as an American parent. We dig into birth experiences, cultural differences from the U.S., unexpected parenting moments, and tips for families living in or visiting Japan. Curious about family life abroad or considering a trip to Japan with the munchkins? This episode is packed with helpful insight just for you!

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The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at [email protected] or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!

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------ Past Language Learning Episodes ------

Inside Japanese Language Schools ft. Langston Hill (S6E3)

Japanese Self-Study Strategies ft. Walden Perry (S5E4)

Learn the Kansai Dialect ft. Tyson of Nihongo Hongo (S4E14)

Heisig Method ft. Dr. James Heisig (S4E5)

Prepping for the JLPT ft. Loretta of KemushiCan (S3E16)

Language Through Video Games ft. Matt of Game Gengo (S3E4)

Pitch Accent (Part 2) ft. Dogen (S2E15)

Pitch Accent (Part 1) ft. Dogen (S2E14)

Language through Literature ft. Daniel Morales (S2E8)

Immersion Learning ft. MattvsJapan (S1E10)

Japanese Language Journeys ft. Saeko-Sensei (S1E4)

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