I heard my father was born when my grandfather was 52 years old. There was about a 20-year age gap between my father and his eldest sister. When Japan lost the war, what would become of the country…? What about their children? Their future grandchildren? Carrying such heartfelt and desperate feelings, my grandfather was finally
Grandpa, has Japan become a land where the sun shines through? Read More »
The other day, I went out to buy some clothes for my husband to show my daily appreciation for him. And that very same day, when my husband came home from work… to my surprise, he handed me some money and said, “Thank you for everything. Please go out and treat yourself to something nice
A Surprise on an Ordinary Day, and a Heart-to-Heart Connection Read More »
I make a bento lunch for my husband every single day. For me, it has simply become a natural part of our daily routine. But yesterday, when my husband came home from work, he looked quite happy and shared this with me: “Someone at work told me, ‘It’s so nice that your wife makes you
My Husband’s Bento and a Happy Compliment from His Work Read More »
Dragonflies used to be called “Kachi-mushi” (victory insects). Samurai loved them because they only fly forward and never retreat, treating them as a symbol of never giving up. DeepConnection Mindful HeartToHeart #Kachimushi #Dragonfly #VictoryInsect #SamuraiSpirit #NeverSurrender #JapaneseTradition
I have a few complexes hidden deep in my heart. First is my voice. About 20 years ago, a teacher once told me, “Your voice sounds like you grew up utterly spoiled.” That remark left a deep scar on my chest and still hurts to this day. Ever since then, I’ve tried to be mindful
As I mentioned previously, thanks to your wonderful support, my schedule has become quite busy with work lately. Because of this, I am temporarily pausing new Japanese lesson bookings until the end of December. Lessons will resume starting in January 2027. Since bookings open two months in advance, reservations for January 2027 will begin this
Important Update Regarding Japanese Lesson Bookings Read More »
Lately, whenever I pause to listen, the voices of the insects around me are simply breathtaking. The sounds of the cicadas and crickets are so beautiful, and they bring my heart a deep sense of healing. As Japanese people, we don’t just hear these insect sounds as mere noise; we sense the changing of the
Soothed by the Voices of Insects: Feeling the Seasons Through Sound Read More »
To me, family is always number one. Work is necessary to survive, but we don’t live just to work. Before I realized that, I used to find myself prioritizing work both domestically and internationally. Days were spent just coming home to sleep, and holidays were practically non-existent. There was even a time when I couldn’t
What Matters Most to Me: Family, Life, and Meeting My Husband Read More »
People often mistake me for a housewife. Actually, there is a reason why that happens. I don’t tell my family, friends, or people around me that I work. I don’t do any marketing to them, either. There are broadly two reasons for this. First, I don’t want to make the people close to me feel
Why People Often Think I’m a Housewife: The Distance I Cherish in My Work Read More »
Wanting to be liked by those around us, we often find ourselves just going along with everyone else. At a glance, that might look like being cooperative. But killing your own opinions just to fit in? I don’t think that’s right. If we don’t treat ourselves with care, it feels so unfair to our own
Speaking Up for Myself, So I Don’t End Up Disliking Who I Am Read More »
