We had the good fortune of connecting with Shiho Tendou and we’ve shared our conversation below.
Hi Shiho, what role has risk played in your life or career?
Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
I would take them to the coast. That’s one of the best parts of Southern California. Just hanging out with the people you love in those beautiful areas is the perfect getaway idea for me. Seeing the natural beauty of the coastline always inspires me as an artist. Another place I love to visit is the SHOSEIAN TEAHOUSE in Glendale. It’s in Brand Park in Glendale and features a teahouse surrounded by a beautiful Japanese garden. They often hold a variety of Japanese-culture themed events that you can enjoy. And while in Brand park, there is a hiking course that has a beautiful city view. I love going there with my daughter and friends, so if I had to plan a week long trip, these places would definitely be on the list.
Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
This is very difficult to answer, because I have so many people that I want to thank. However, I would like to give credit to my grandmother, Miki Tendou, and my mother, Mikiou Tendou. I grew up with the tradition of Japanese dance in my family. My grandmother is the founder of the Tendou ryu Dance group, so Japanese dance has been always in my life ever since I was 3 years old. I truly respect my grandmother and mother as mentors, for not only raising me as the San Daime Iemoto in Tendou ryu Nihonbuyo, but for also being a good mother and grandmother as well; even though I’m sure it must have been difficult for them. Becoming a mother with my own daughter has shown me how difficult mentoring a child can be. Therefore with much appreciation and respect, I admire my grandmother and my mother more than ever before.
Website: https://www.shihotendou.com
Instagram: @shihotendou
Image Credits
Tim Siegert : siegertphoto.com