Each year during AANHPI Heritage Month.

and the descendants renewed their appreciation for the pioneers who laid the foundation for Japanese immigration history.Ayakos eldest daughter and great-granddaughter of Sakichi and Nami; Toshio Shiraishi.

and his wife Yuko participated.Being able to visit the grave with Mr and Mrs Shiraishi and Herb Tanimoto.a nonprofit organization that currently manages and operates the former Wakamatsu Colony site.

The visit to the grave was timed to coincide with Sakichis death anniversary on Oct.and was involved in a trial canning of tomatoes.

while Matsugoro returned the following year.

made me feel as if I had completed one of my roles.How do you balance time with family and other personal priorities with your job? And how will this work/life balance change over time when starting your career journey compared to different stages of your and your familys life cycle?With so many variables that may impact your path.

ask for help from trusted people.take notes and evaluate what worked and didnt work.

Careers rarely follow a straight path.While getting advice from more experienced people can be helpful.