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Sachiko Ishikawa

@ishikawasachi.bsky.social
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Social issues, motherhood, and politics in Japan. NOT AN IMMIGRATION LAWYER.

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Sachiko Ishikawa @ishikawasachi.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Okay but. Hear me out. What if. What if. We had good weather instead.
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Sachiko Ishikawa @ishikawasachi.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
It’s so funny when husband uses polite language/keigo with our daughter 😂 “⚪︎⚪︎さん、おいでください!”
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Sachiko Ishikawa @ishikawasachi.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Whoa… I really think this time the gym is going to stick. The only two times I tried, I treated it like an obligation, like “it’s good for me so here I am.” Now that I’m a mom, it feels like good self-care? And I want to be strong because I want to carry her as long as possible.
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Sachiko Ishikawa @ishikawasachi.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Went to the gym today after what feels like ages and goddamn my joints hurt 😂
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Sachiko Ishikawa @ishikawasachi.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Sigh… back to having a sick toddler 🫠 worst timing ever, but what can you do lol (No seriously what can I do)
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JJWalsh @jjwalsh.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Tragic story of a young American man tortured with lights on 24h/day in solitary in Japan (Chiba) prison for crime he doesn't seem to have done by all evidence - DNA evidence was tampered I've ordered books to send to him from his list, thanks @ishikawasachi.bsky.social youtube.com/shorts/lWJYm...
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I visited Chris Payne at Chiba Prison
YouTube video by Sachiko Ishikawa
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Sachiko Ishikawa @ishikawasachi.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
MY DAUGHTER. WHO REJECTS VEGETABLES. HAD A SECOND. SECOND. SERVING OF. BROCCOLI. YESTERDAY. I REPEAT. SHE HAD SECONDS. BROCCOLI.
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Sachiko Ishikawa @ishikawasachi.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
MADE GYOZA FOR DINNER (I’m a mediocre cook so this is a huge accomplishment)
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Sachiko Ishikawa @ishikawasachi.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Dude stop trying to impersonate me I’m cooler than you’ll ever be 🤭
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Sachiko Ishikawa @ishikawasachi.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
I was running around and doing errands the whole morning and then when I finally got home I was starving but it’s okay cause husband got us pizza 🤤
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Sachiko Ishikawa @ishikawasachi.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Gaaah. We’re home and back to normal routine but there are no classes or driving openings today, and the gym is closed, so… I think I might have a problem with productivity 😂 it can’t be healthy to not be able to relax?? Right??? Maybe I should deep clean the house. It’s waaaay overdue?
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Sachiko Ishikawa @ishikawasachi.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
My husband was at work in Chiba where the flooding hit HARD and it’s likely that our car is completely unusable because of it… which makes his commute to work impossible. I’m so stressed. (Trains are not an option due to his schedule) Ps. Toddler and I are staying w the in-laws, so we’re safe.
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Sachiko Ishikawa @ishikawasachi.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
I love love love love onsen
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Sachiko Ishikawa @ishikawasachi.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Say what you will but I need to buy crayons cause I want to see the chaos in 4K 😂
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Sachiko Ishikawa @ishikawasachi.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Today we’re on our way to visit the in-laws! Toddler finally fell asleep in the car and I’m looking at the traffic signs and trying to identify them 😂
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Sachiko Ishikawa @ishikawasachi.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Well since it’s been a hot minute since I’ve been on BlueSky, I’m gonna give this app another chance seeing how lovely yall are 😭 Here’s what’s going on with me! - You can find me mostly on TikTok and Threads! - I finally monetized TikTok, yay!
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Sachiko Ishikawa @ishikawasachi.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Apparently there’s a weirdo on here who is pretending to be me. I haven’t logged in on BlueSky in ages… pls report them? Thank you. Ofc they have me blocked. Cowards.
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Dr. Paula R. Curtis @paularcurtis.bsky.social · 07/09/2025
I recently fixed some broken links on the resources for sexual assault/violence in Japan list that I started in 2016, which I’d be happy to update if folks have more recs: shinpaideshou.com/2016/08/09/r...
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Resources on Sexual Assault in Japan
It is an unfortunate reality that sexual crimes occur all over the world, no matter where you live or who you are. In Japan, where sexual crimes are seldom discussed openly, crime is perceived as f…
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Sachiko Ishikawa @ishikawasachi.bsky.social · 07/09/2025
I want to make an informative video where I can list resources for victims of SA in Japan. This is an incredibly important topic that’s not often covered, and sadly a question that I get often in my DMs.
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Sachiko Ishikawa @ishikawasachi.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
This is the first time I’ve SUCCESSFULLY baked in my life! Banana and oats cookies, for baby! *she can only eat them after she turns 1, but I had a brown banana and oats so… 🤷🏻‍♀️ snack for me I guess lol
Tray with banana oats cookies
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Sachiko Ishikawa @ishikawasachi.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
got my bags
Two bags with emergency supplies, one for adults and one for the baby
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Sachiko Ishikawa @ishikawasachi.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
Whoever takes a shower last will run the washing machine/drier at night. Husband: 昨日、洗濯回し忘れた。 Me: あ、失礼。 Husband: いや、俺が。 Me: 失礼。 I love our dynamic 😂
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Sachiko Ishikawa @ishikawasachi.bsky.social · 27/07/2025
Today I spent the day with a mamatomo and we went to a Mexican restaurant for lunch, karaoke, and then yakiniku 💕 And I sent a selfie to my husband and he said: お母さん見てにっこり (baby smiled when she saw you) And ✨OH MY GOODNESS✨ MY HEART
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Sachiko Ishikawa @ishikawasachi.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
Tomorrow, husband is leaving for yet another business trip till Friday evening, and this time I’ll truly be solo parenting 😨 wish me luck
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Sachiko Ishikawa @ishikawasachi.bsky.social · 13/07/2025
omw to a 3h solo-karaoke session because self-care💕
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Sachiko Ishikawa @ishikawasachi.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
My husband knows me so well 😂 (talking about お土産)
Screenshot of a conversation with my husband talking about travel souvenirs. He mentions finding jeans with big pockets and wanting to buy them but being wary because there was no price tag. Then he said he might find me jeans with pockets, an accessory, or a hat.
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Sachiko Ishikawa @ishikawasachi.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
Wheeeeen is the air quality gonna get better?????
Screenshot of the Apple weather map for Tokyo showing a 128 in the air quality map
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Sachiko Ishikawa @ishikawasachi.bsky.social · 06/07/2025
Husband left for his business trip today and MIL is coming over later today but I’m… sad 😭 dammit
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Sachiko Ishikawa @ishikawasachi.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
I bought an Emergency Kit for my baby (unrelated to the “prophecy” lol but it doesn’t hurt to own one)! Here’s what was inside!
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Sachiko Ishikawa @ishikawasachi.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
husband is leaving for china on a business trip for a whole week this sunday so me: this is the longest we’ll be apart since we started dating husband: what are you talking about you’ve been to spain me: shocked pikachu face
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Sachiko Ishikawa @ishikawasachi.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
Me with a newborn: I don’t understand why people say they’re potatoes, they’re so active and lively and— Me with a 10mo: ah, the potato era
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Sachiko Ishikawa @ishikawasachi.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
WDYM baby can suddenly get in and out of sitting ON HER OWN?? I am so proud I want to bawl
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Sachiko Ishikawa @ishikawasachi.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
Parents!! … I have a… silly question. I’m finally ready to enter my lipstick era but I kiss my baby all the time. Like. All. The. Time. Should I wait until I stop (until she literally threatens me unless I do) or… are there safe (and budget friendly) alternatives I can use? Thanks 💋
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Sachiko Ishikawa @ishikawasachi.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
Parents in Japan! I think baby is ready to go from bottles with nipples to a straw… Any recommendations? Most cups don’t have the ml. written on them (or they’re at 50-100-150-200) and I’d prefer something more precise, like normal bottles… Any advice? So far I’ve been using a silicone straw 😂
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Sachiko Ishikawa @ishikawasachi.bsky.social · 14/06/2025
Whenever I leave my ward I can tell that it spends a lot of money on making sure that pavements are well taken care of and accessible for wheelchairs and strollers! The minute I leave it, it’s all bumps and cracks!
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Sachiko Ishikawa @ishikawasachi.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
Yesterday, I was clearing up the dishes after dinner when I hear my husband, who was bathing our daughter, call for me. Husband: SACHI! SACHI!! Me: What?! What’s going on? Husband: COME HERE!
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Sachiko Ishikawa @ishikawasachi.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
I just had an insane idea but what if I do a tiktok/reel/shorts series reviewing Japanese baby food…? (*in lieu of Kewpie stopping their baby food production) How… how bad of an idea is this? 😂
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Sachiko Ishikawa @ishikawasachi.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
I was so worried about the Japanese summer and needing to go outside with baby… but I think tsuyu might be the end of me 💕
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Sachiko Ishikawa @ishikawasachi.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
I JUST bought a wonderful new stroller so why the FUCK is it pouring rain today?!?!???!!???
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Sachiko Ishikawa @ishikawasachi.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
We started with the feedings (離乳食) three times a day and I AM EXHAUSTED
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Sachiko Ishikawa @ishikawasachi.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
Today, we bought a new stroller and I’m AAAAAAHHHHHHHH!! *the old was was an amazing hand-me-down!! But it was quite old and difficult to steer and the breaks were wonky
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Sachiko Ishikawa @ishikawasachi.bsky.social · 01/06/2025
Today, went out with baby and husband to Shinjuku (phew!!) to get myself some new sandals! Happy birthday to me 💜
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Sachiko Ishikawa @ishikawasachi.bsky.social · 31/05/2025
why am i wearing a fluffy warm jacket it’s almost june
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Sachiko Ishikawa @ishikawasachi.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
Sorry baby today we’re streaming Reputation on repeat …ARE YOU READY FOR IT
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Sachiko Ishikawa @ishikawasachi.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
Baby just ate a sembei (for babies) without ANY assistance and I’m not okay 😭💜
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Sachiko Ishikawa @ishikawasachi.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
Me: I’m not a pink girl mama, I’m going to let her dictate her own gender expression, pronouns included, and until then will stick to soft, neutral colors. Also me: this pink is so cute that pink is so cute what about omg pink tho yes yes yes pink
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Sachiko Ishikawa @ishikawasachi.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
When baby wakes up from her nap… then looks at me… smiles… and continues sleeping… AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH💕💕💕💕
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Sachiko Ishikawa @ishikawasachi.bsky.social · 26/05/2025
Guess. Who. Slept. Through. The. Night. (WE DID!!!!! WE DID!!!!!!!!!!)
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Sachiko Ishikawa @ishikawasachi.bsky.social · 25/05/2025
I think what messes with my head a lot is that I’m mothering without my own mother. I went NC with her almost 5y ago. She doesn’t know about all the surgeries I’ve had, the endo dx, the fertility treatments, the IVF. She doesn’t know about my daughter.
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Sachiko Ishikawa @ishikawasachi.bsky.social · 24/05/2025
AI this AI that meanwhile I just want A SINGLE BABY WIPE AND NOT A WHOLE BUNCH LIKE THEY HAVE SEPARATION ANXIETY
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