Feeling an Overflowing Future in Someone More Precious Than Myself
A book led me to my partner, and to Sara. With her, I’ve found new depth, hope, and joy in living as a family of three.
Because Every Second with Family Counts
Even before he was born, my son kicked his mother’s stomach and spun around. Even now that he is one year old, he is still growing up energetically. His mother is exhausted every day chasing after her son who is always running around. Having played baseball since childhood, I am trying out various things now, hoping that he will become interested in ball games. At the moment, he can’t beat Anpanman, but I hope that we can play catch together someday. I have a lot of business trips and busy days, but I want to get home as early as possible so that I can take a bath with him.…
Stacking Up the Smiles, Day by Day
When I got married, I never imagined a future with five children. It was the first time I took parental leave with our fifth child, and I was surprised at how difficult it was, but at the same time, I realized how great my wife is. I also realized the joy of turning the hardships of raising children into happiness and joy. Right now, I’m doing my best just to get through each day, but when I think of how these experiences will lead to the future, I want to cherish each day and spend it with a smile. I grew up in a family-run restaurant, and the regulars loved…
Cherishing Family – and the People Around Us
The “sen” in “Senri” means “May your life be rich and fruitful, filled with many encounters,” and the “ri” means “May you be warm, lovable, and well-liked by all.” I feel that time spent together as a family is very precious and flows slowly. Although it can be confusing as it is my first time raising a child, I try to hold my son tight and shower him with love. I think that the environment in which people such as fellow moms and dads, neighbors, and people I meet on the train or in stores talk to me and laugh with me is something that is only possible now while…
I enjoy my days devoted to my family
I was born in Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture, and spent my childhood surrounded by verdant nature. I’ve loved to be active since I was little, and my main hobby is watching martial arts such as karate and ball games such as table tennis on YouTube. I have two mischievous boys, one year apart in age. Before my first son was born, I honestly wondered if I could really become a father. It was awkward raising children, with so many things being new to me… Just as I was slowly getting used to life with my children, I was blessed with my second son. When they were born, it was much harder…