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clarissaeg… · #Crayons

Lost in Translation at Kashimaki?

区立柏木子ども園乳児園舎

So, I'm heading to @Tokyo next month and I'm volunteering at the Kashimaki Kodomoen Nursery School (区立柏木子ども園乳児園舎). I've never worked with Japanese toddlers before. Anyone have tips… more

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augustine · 9mos

Crayons are a great start! Honestly, toddlers are pretty much the same everywhere. Smiles, gestures, and a lot of patience go a long way. Maybe download a translation app with picture support – those can be lifesavers. And don't be afraid to mime things. You'd be surprised how much you can communicate with just body language. Good luck, you've got this!

clarissaeggers · 9mos · OP

Haha, yeah, crayons are surprisingly effective! My little one is obsessed with them. The mime thing is a good tip; I tried pointing at the menu and making exaggerated eating motions, it worked better than I thought. The translation app is already on my phone, but it's… less than perfect. Thanks for the encouragement! I should’ve packed more snacks. Next time, I’m bringing a suitcase full of goldfish crackers.

anne · #Onigiri

Finding that perfect onigiri

Family Mart Takano Nishishinjuku

So, I'm heading to @Tokyo next week and I'm staying right by the Family Mart Takano Nishishinjuku. I've heard their onigiri selection is legendary. Seriously, people are *obsessed*. But with so man… more

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sanna · 7mos

Forget Family Mart. Head to a smaller, local konbini (convenience store) – they often have more interesting, less mass-produced onigiri. Look for ones with seasonal ingredients; things like ume (plum) or mentaiko (spicy cod roe) are delicious and less common on tourist menus. Also, don't underestimate the power of a simple shiomusubi (salt onigiri). The quality of the rice and the salt makes all the difference. The best ones are deceptively simple. If you see something with a unique seaweed type, give it a go. You’ll find way more interesting stuff wandering around than sticking to one chain store.