Sayonara, Obachan: My Journey Back to Japan to See My Grand Aunt Off | #JapaneseRoots Ep. 023

Jan 22

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In this heartfelt episode, I reflect on my emotional journey back to Japan to say my final farewell to my grand aunt. The decision to fly back to Japan or not was a struggle for me since it meant taking my 3 year old with me, having to pause everything and financially. But there was few key things that happened that made me make a decision.

I also have a youtube video that I share the whole story while painting Obachan.

The final painting was placed in her coffin with 96 roses.

Miwa GardnerArt Parenthood And BeyondJapanese CultureJapanese rootsfamily traditions in JapanGrand Aunt FarewellCultural HeritageAmami TraditionsJapanese Family StoriesSaying GoodbyeHonoring AncestorsPersonal JourneyLife after Death

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