Personal Photo Book of Childhood Growth — “Arata Holiday (Volume 2)”

This is the second half of the “Arata Holiday” photo book series documenting my child’s growth during my parental leave. It took much longer than I expected to finish, but I finally managed to complete the latter volume. The days of Arata Holiday passed in the blink of an eye — beginning with the rare and precious experience of a child’s birth, followed by an intense yet fleeting year spent together. As I look back, my heart overflows with gratitude.

I was also fortunate to have friends and family around me who were raising children of a similar age. Being able to share experiences, talk, and support one another was truly encouraging. The connections formed through our children will surely continue to influence not only their growth, but our growth as parents as well.

One year has passed since the day you were born. It was a deeply rich and meaningful year — a year full of “firsts,” and also the year in which Arata Holiday came to an end. Thank you.