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 raising a child.

My only wish is that my son’s life will be rich and precious, with many encounters and lessons to learn.

(Interview: Ito Taro/Text: Uechi Hiromi)