I am a mother of two who moved to Belgium in 2026 because of my husband’s job relocation. As a high school student, I was a member of the wind ensemble and marching band color guard, where I had the chance to perform in the U.S. and experience the universal power of music and dance. Inspired by this experience, I started learning jazz dance and contemporary pair dance in earnest. I also have a side as a dancer. I learned kimono dressing in 25years old. Wearing a kimono is my hobby. As I’m moving to Belgium, I’m also studying French. Through my experiences living in Japan and Belgium, I would like to share my perspective and experiences in a column.
