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Archive for March, 2007

Bonding with an Adopted Child

Posted by Netsato on March 29th, 2007

In October 2006, our family brought home a 5 month old adopted child from Japan and our lives have not been the same since. Because she is our second child (technically she’s our third - our first birth son passed away at the age of 7 months, and we second birth son is now about […]

When in Japan, Just Speak English!

Posted by Netsato on March 22nd, 2007

As a Japanese American who frequently travels to Japan, I am always stuck with the fact that I look like everyone else - but of course I am not. I look Japanese but I can’t speak Japanese (very well) and I am culturally very American. But, if I keep my mouth shut, I totally blend […]

Japan Adoption Agencies

Posted by Netsato on March 16th, 2007

This post was a long time in coming. I have been surprised by the many inquiries about our Japan adoption experience. Frankly, we’ve been so wrapped up being parents, that things like writing blog posts are an afterthought. That said, here is some info for those who want to go down the path of a […]