A Goodbye to Akira Takayama san

My dear colleague Akira Takayama san living in Japan, Tokyo has suddenly passed away on Monday 10th July. Akira san was enjoying his life in Tokyo with his girlfriend and two cats.

Akira san and I worked together closely, chatting almost daily and this sudden death has devasted his close family and friends.

Akira san was a great person to work with, funny, had a passion for football (even worked in UK to watch the European league in person), and with a kind heart looking after his elderly parents, he lived with them for over a year to take care of his sick father at the time. He had a close relationship with his mother and took good care of her travelling to her house that was far from Tokyo whenever possible.

I have put this Go Get Funding up to raise funds to help with the funeral expenses and end-of-life costs that the family suddenly has. We hope this will allow his family to grieve without the added stress of this financial burden upon them. Any amount and your support will be greatly appreciated.