It's Tough Being in the "Sandwich Generation"

Been There, Learnt That: Coping With Our Aging Parents Overseas

By Louise George Kittaka
February 26, 2019 | Lifestyle, Up Close & Personal

Women Can Do Sumo, And They Do It Damn Well

Been There, Learnt That: Are ‘Sumo Girls’ Equal But Different?

By Louise George Kittaka
May 2, 2018 | Art & Culture, Families, Lifestyle

Taking One For The Team

Been There, Learnt That: The Ins And Outs Of Japanese School Clubs

By Louise George Kittaka
February 27, 2018 | Families, Japanese Culture

A Foreign Mom, A Japanese Tradition, And Three Kids All (Almost) Grown Up

Been There, Learnt That: Watching The Kids Grow On Their Coming Of Age Day

By Louise George Kittaka
January 29, 2018 | Families

A Foreign Mom, A Japanese Dad, And Three Kids

Been There, Learnt That: Raising Kids As An International Couple In Japan

By Louise George Kittaka
October 31, 2017 | Families

Taking The Kids Home For Summer And Dealing With Assignments

Been There, Learnt That: When Vacations Involve Homework

By Louise George Kittaka
August 31, 2017 | Families

Parents Share Their Stories … And Offer Advice

Been There, Learnt That: Bullying Can Hurt So Much

By Louise George Kittaka
July 18, 2017 | Families, Lifestyle

Part II: The Teenage Years

Been There, Learnt That: Raising Bilingual Teenagers In Japan

By Louise George Kittaka
June 27, 2017 | Education, Families

Part I: The Early Years

Been There, Learnt That: Raising Bilingual Children In Japan

By Louise George Kittaka
May 25, 2017 | Education, Families

I Came, I Tried, And I Failed … In Order To Conquer

Been There, Learnt That: My Not So Brilliant Career As A PTA Yakuin

By Louise George Kittaka
April 13, 2017 | Education, Families

Half Or Double, It's About Time We Let Them Speak For Themselves

Been There, Learnt That: On Japan’s Habitual ‘Labeling’ Of Bicultural Kids

By Louise George Kittaka
March 15, 2017 | Families, Lifestyle