One of my relatives passed away this summer.  In Japan where I came from, we give an envelop of money (Koden) to the family of the deceased as a part of tradition.  Then the family gives back the gift (Kodengaeshi) worth about the half of the money gifted by others, ideally shortly after 49, Read More

I am passionate about community building. My passion is fueled by the beauty and uniqueness of each person I encounter. It is like finding a piece of a jigsaw puzzle I was looking for.