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Going Abroad to Come Home | Kakehashi: Building Connections Abroad

The application for the Kakehashi Program is dropping next month, and this is an opportunity you don't want to miss! Created by the Japanese government to promote American travel to Japan, this 10-day all expenses paid (including airfare!) trip will take you and a group of other young JA adults on an adventure to explore culture, food, history, society, and diplomatic relations across Japan. In this heartfelt Part II, we chat with Scout, Hannah, Kelly, and Cris about the “Japanese goodbye”, breaking matcha machines, feeling like we come from somewhere for the first time, and what it’s like to be welcomed back to a place many of our families haven’t been for two generations.

Want To Go To Japan? | Kakehashi: Building Connections Abroad

The application for the Kakehashi Program is dropping next month, and this is an opportunity you don't want to miss! Created by the Japanese government to promote American travel to Japan, this 10-day all expenses paid (including airfare!) trip will take you and a group of other young JA adults (18ish to 25ish) on an adventure to explore culture, food, history, society, and diplomatic relations across Japan. In this special two-parter series, YSPN host Sachi takes you through all the things you need to know: What's a Kakehashi? How do I apply? Why should I apply? And what should I expect? Stay tuned for Part II for a fun round-table discussion from March 2023 Kakehashi participants about this once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Growing Up Mixed | Mixed Feelings

In the final episode of Mixed Feelings, Yoko sits down with her twin sister Hana to discuss their experiences growing up together as a white-passing and full-Asian-passing pair. They explore their intertwined identities and how those identities were shaped during childhood by everything from family, names, physical appearances and societal expectations. Available now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts 🎙🎙 Art by @renmaicha [https://www.instagram.com/renmaicha/]

Being Mixed Abroad | Mixed Feelings

On this episode of Mixed Feelings, host Hiro is accompanied by his good friends, Ayako Tischler and Ryan Scanlan! Join the three of them as they discuss how their experiences abroad have affected their own perspectives as individuals of mixed heritages. Available now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts 🎙🎙Art by @renmaicha [https://www.instagram.com/renmaicha/]

Mixed Media | Mixed Feelings

On this episode of Mixed Feelings, host Matt is joined by fellow Nikkei Rising members and movie aficionados, Caroline and Lauren! Listen to them discuss what it means to be mixed in the media, why representation is important, and some insights into their favorite movies and characters! Join us for Mixed Media!