the Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Southern California and the Southern California Kendo Federation.

I learned from community leaders about the barriers and successes in building LGBTQ+ Nikkei spaces.Sharing my journey with others and hearing such parallel experiences made me feel less alone.

I truly felt empowered and seen by the speakers.I was fortunate to be raised by Sansei and Yonsei social workers who took me to my first LA Pride.who have persevered in spite of their erasure and invisibility.

I attended the last in-person Okaeri Conference in 2018 as an ally.and how to fight it with hope and collective action.

we released our energy through Obon dancing led by Gia Gunn! This was the perfect way to culminate a Nikkei gathering of queer and trans folks — I could feel the love and liberation permeating the room.

Since I was old enough to develop crushes.My friend and I both have no interest in baseball.

Nakamura instead said he hopes that they both together can win the World Series and bring even more joy.$700 million contract in December after six years with the Angels.

he was able to imagine being with the woman for a long time.In Ohtanis home prefecture of Iwate in Japans northeast.