Show overview
Matcha Mum's has published 6 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode during 2026. That works out to roughly 2 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 17 min and 23 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. It is catalogued as a EN-language Kids & Family show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 1 weeks ago, with 6 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Tamara.
From the publisher
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 familiesEveryday parenting in a cross-cultural contextMindful working parenthood and balancing career and homeConversations with international mums and dads sharing their journeysWhether 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.
Latest Episodes
Are We Doing This Right? Raising a Bilingual/ Multilingual Children in Japan
Interview with Denitsa: The Balance Mothers Actually Need — Lessons from Wabi Tabi Living
Strollers, Stations & Playgrounds: The Reality of Family Infrastructure around Tokyo
S1 Ep 2Getting a Daycare Spot in Japan: Our Hoikuen Experience
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 likeContact Information:Host: TamaraE-Mail: [email protected]
Matcha Mum's Intro
trailerWelcome to Matcha Mum’s, a podcast about raising children in Japan as an international family.Matcha Mum’s explores the everyday realities of parenting in a different country, understanding the Japanese system for families, and creating balance between career and home.This podcast is a space for honest reflections, personal experiences, and conversations about what it means to raise children between cultures. You can expect:Personal stories about building family life in JapanReflections on navigating structures and expectationsConversations about identity, belonging, and mindful working parenthoodGuest perspectives from other international mums and dadsIf you are an international parent in Japan this podcast aims to connect, inspire, and open perspectives.🎧 The first full episode is already online, where I share our story and what brought us here.
S1 Ep 1Back to Japan with a toddler - Our Story
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 JapanThe emotional and cultural differences between German daycare and Japanese hoikuenWatching a child learn a new language almost overnightThe quiet social codes of everyday life around Tokyo and YokohamaAnd why building community as a working mother abroad can take longer than expectedThis episode is an honest starting point about transition, identity, work, motherhood, and rebuilding a sense of belonging between cultures.