Time flies. Can you believe the first quarter of the year is over? March is an iconic month for many. It\’s Women\’s History Month. It\’s March Madness in the US. It\’s cherry blossom season in Japan. For me, it\’s the last month of my paternity leave. After seven months of spending quality time with my …
It feels like we just started 2021 – one sixth of the year is almost behind us. Wherever you are in the world, I hope you are staying safe, healthy and warm. Spring is just around the corner. Last month, Japan made global news when Yoshiro Mori, Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic chief and a former …
(From the guest post for blossom the media) Before I begin, let me get a couple of things straight. I don\’t have a PhD in masculinity. I don\’t even have a college degree in gender studies. But I do have a unique story. I took my wife\’s name. When my wife and I got married …
This year, I was able to celebrate the New Year holidays at my parents\’ house in Shonan, Japan complete with amazing food and watching the Hakone Ekiden. Growing up, I watched this race in person as the runners pass by the beachside road right by my parents\’ house. This Ekiden is one of the most prominent university relay marathon races of …
WHY CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL MEN\’S DAY? You may be wondering why there is a day to celebrate men when every day could be considered male since this type of official days tend to acknowledge and celebrate the \”underdog.\” So this November celebration may raise an eyebrow. But men are just as much in need of celebration and …
