Author Archives: Atsushi

Attending a wedding is always a poignant reminder of the journey that love charts, but attending one with our 10-month-old twins in tow added layers of warmth and complexity to the celebration. The occasion was the union of dear colleague of mine, and our little family was there to witness their joyous commencement into marriedContinue reading “A Celebration of Beginnings: Twins at a Colleague’s Wedding”

Last night was one of those moments of vulnerability for our family. Both my wife and our 10-month-old twins caught a cold. Their sniffles and uneasiness disturbed the usually quiet ambiance of our home. As for me, it had been an exhausting week as I had pulled my back the previous week. The acute painContinue reading “A Night of Reflection and Understanding”

Raising children is an adventure filled with unpredictable events, joys, and sometimes challenges. My wife and I have been blessed with twin boys, merely 10 months old. Every day with them has been special, but a recent series of unfortunate events added an unexpected twist to our journey. It began when, quite suddenly, both myContinue reading “Raising Twins and Unexpected Setbacks: A Day in a Korean Hospital”

As I recently stumbled upon a treasure trove of photographs from almost two decades ago, I couldn’t help but embark on a nostalgic journey through time. These photographs, frozen moments from April 2004, capture a younger version of myself, just as I was about to embark on my journey at the University of Tokyo. LookingContinue reading “Journey Through Time: Reflecting on Life’s Unseen Changes”

Recently, my wife and I decided to take our twins on a fun outing to Triple Street in Songdo, Incheon. The anticipation of spending a joyful day together filled us with happiness as we embarked on a one-hour drive to reach our destination. Little did we know that this adventure would exceed our expectations andContinue reading “A Delightful Day at Triple Street in Songdo, Incheon”

Last week, I went shopping at IKEA with my wife and our twin babies, and it was such a joyful and blissful experience. It was the first time for our children to visit IKEA, and despite taking them in a stroller, they behaved surprisingly well. Along the way, we stopped at the nursing room toContinue reading “IKEA shopping with twins”

Last week, I had an amazing time riding a water boat on the Han River. With a capacity of 30 people, the boat offered a delightful experience for me and my colleagues. Join me as I recount this enjoyable escapade, complete with captivating photos and videos! During the boat ride, we brought along some ice-coldContinue reading “Fun-filled Adventure on the Han River”

This weekend, I had the wonderful opportunity to take my twin children to Yeouido Hangang Park. Despite the slightly chilly weather, we made use of a windproof cover for the stroller and managed to have a great time. The park was bustling with people enjoying the outdoors. We decided to drive to the park, andContinue reading “A Memorable Outing to Yeouido Hangang Park with My Twins”

Not everything went as planned. But answers are always in front of you, not behind.