Elizabeth Sok

Elizabeth is a writer and translator from Canada with a PhD in history. When she’s not running after her little ones, you’ll find her in her garden in Kyushu with a cup of yame-cha and a book.

Articles By Elizabeth

Get to know four ancient wa-herb and how to enjoy them!

An Introduction to Japanese Herbs

February 15, 2023 | Food & Drink, Health & Beauty, Japanese Culture

Start Off With Early Exposure

Fun Ways to Introduce Your Little One to Hiragana

February 8, 2023 | Families

Enjoy Japan’s Cold-Weather Crops

5 Seasonal Vegetables to Buy in Japan This Winter

January 18, 2023 | Food & Drink, In Season

Get The Support You Deserve While Giving Birth In The Time Of Covid-19

Tokyo Hospitals and Clinics Welcoming Birth Partners

January 11, 2023 | Families, Mamas

Bring Light and Fragrance

Frosty Petals: Introducing Five Japanese Winter Flowers

January 4, 2023 | In Season

‘Tis The Season For Strawberries And Cream

Christmas Cakes in Japan: An Affectionate History

December 21, 2022 | Food & Drink, In Season

International Names For International Families

How To Find A Foreign Baby Name That Also Works in Japanese

December 14, 2022 | Families

Beautiful Books Perfect For Gifting

Get to Know 5 Great Japanese Children’s Book Authors

November 23, 2022 | Families, History

Rosy Autumn Delights Deserving Of A Special Visit

5 Rose Gardens In and Around Tokyo

November 9, 2022 | Adventures, In Season

What Recent Research Can Tell Us About Raising A Multilingual Child

Bringing Up Bilingual Babies

November 2, 2022 | Families

Learn About The Bounty Of Japan’s Fall Harvest

5 Seasonal Vegetables to Buy in Japan This Autumn

October 19, 2022 | Food & Drink, In Season