Kiyoshi's First Trip to Japan!

Amanda Erekson Start Date: Jun 3, 2023 - End Date: Dec 2, 2023
  • Cultural Exchange
  • Vacation/Personal Trip
  • Educational/Research Trip
  • Tokyo, Japan

My Travel Story

by: Amanda Erekson Start Date: Jun 3, 2023 - End Date: Dec 2, 2023
  • Cultural Exchange
  • Vacation/Personal Trip
  • Educational/Research Trip
Kiyoshi is five! And I want to give him the gift of participating in the Shichi-Go-San rite of passage in Japan. This holiday is in November and celebrates the growth and wellbeing of children aged 7, 5, and 3. When Kiyoshi was three, he was dressed in kimono for the first time and photographed at a studio here in New York.

As Japanese Americans it is important to me to help Kiyoshi connect with his heritage. Taking him on his first trip to Japan for this once in a lifetime event will be a memorable way to do it! As part of the celebration Kiyoshi will be dressed in traditional kimono, have professional photographs taken, and visit the Suitengu shrine in Kiyose, Tokyo. We'll be staying with my friend of nearly 30 years nearby. To make this trip amazing, I am asking for your help.
  • Tokyo, Japan

Updates

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  • 1 Week To Go!

    1 Week to Go!
    I can't believe we're leaving in 1 week! Here are some of the books we are reading in preparation.
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  • We're Working On The Schedule For Our Trip!

    We're working on the schedule for our trip!
    Lot's of fun things to do in Tokyo!
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Adventure Registry

  • Airfare 1

    $ 1,000
    Grandma Kay
    • Granted

  • Airfare 2

    $ 1,000
    Gigi
    • Granted

  • Suitcase - borrowed

    $ 150
    Victor
    • Granted

  • Lodging/Hosting

    $ 3,600
    Chiharu
    • Granted

  • Airfare 3

    $ 300
    Grandpa
    • Granted

  • Support

    $ 20
    Ursula
    • Granted