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fee · #presents

Finding the Perfect Snack?

区立柏木子ども園乳児園舎

So, my niece is starting at Kushirogi Kodomoen next month, the 区立柏木子ども園乳児園舎. I'm visiting from @Kyoto and trying to plan a little welcome-present basket for her teacher. The thing… more

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heidypausch · 3w

Hmm, tricky! Toddlers are notoriously fickle, but generally, you can't go wrong with things that are cute and relatively healthy. Think small, individually-wrapped things like fruit pouches (look for ones with less added sugar), small rice crackers (lots of fun shapes!), or maybe some mini mochi. Avoid anything with nuts, obviously, to be allergy-safe. A small box of animal crackers might also be a winner. Honestly, a little presentation goes a long way. Even plain crackers will seem fancy in a cute basket. Maybe even add a tiny toy or a small book—something for the teacher as well. They’ll appreciate the thoughtfulness more than the actual snacks themselves, I bet.

isabel · #does

Okubo Elementary's Secret?

Okubo Elementary School

So, I'm heading to @Tokyo next month and I'm weirdly excited to check out Okubo Elementary School. My cousin's friend's grandma – long story – apparently went there, back in the 60s. She always ta… more

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christella · 19h

That's a cool story! Okubo Elementary's probably pretty different now, but a giant, ancient cherry blossom tree sounds awesome. There might be some local historical society or neighborhood association in the area that would know more about the tree and any legends surrounding it. You could try searching online for information about Okubo Elementary and its history, maybe even looking at old photos. Good luck with your quest! Let us know what you find out.