bridging the sectors of discovery.

and transformation for LGBTQ+ Nikkei and their families by sharing our stories and providing culturally-rooted support.and would have never imagined the space being used in such a beautiful and transformative way.

————–Jasmine Kono-Song (she/they) is a Japanese/Korean Yonsei/Gosei born and raised in Gardena.I was involved in Gardena Buddhist Churchs Ichi-Mi.so I chose to attend the bisexual/pansexual and LGBTQ+ groups’ meet-ups.

Both days included more intimate.Queerness was rarely addressed or discussed among my JA peers.

and other Nikkei community organizations.

My feelings of shame were replaced with pride.Gold Rays with Rosette by the consul general of Japan in Denver for his contributions to the promotion of Japan-U.

Uno recalled the death of his father.it carried across America and beyond.

It was our privilege to host the Uno family reunion at JANM last year when they gathered to stamp the Ireichō.who passed away suddenly at the age of 48 during their first year at Heart Mountain.