Category: Japanese Father
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Japanese Woman Who Spoke Up: Yuri Kochiyama
Yuri Kochiyama understood that silence protects injustice. As a Japanese American woman shaped by internment and awakened by injustice, she used her voice to stand for civil rights, political prisoners, and human dignity — even when it was uncomfortable and unpopular. This is the story of a woman who spoke up and never turned away.
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Life|✨ I Stereotyped All Asians Bow ✨
Ever catch yourself making a cultural assumption without even realizing it? I did today — and it made me laugh, cringe, and reflect all at the same time. A simple moment turned into a reminder that even when something feels familiar, it doesn’t belong to everyone. Here’s how I caught myself… and corrected myself with…
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🌸 Japanese Women Who Spoke Up: Aiko Herzig-Yoshinaga
Aiko Herzig-Yoshinaga wasn’t loud, but she was powerful. With quiet determination, she uncovered the truth behind Japanese American incarceration and helped change U.S. history. Her strength echoes through generations — including mine.
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🌸 Japanese Women Who Spoke Up: Yayori Matsui
She used her voice to fight for the women the world tried to forget. Today, we honor Yayori Matsui — a journalist who turned truth into justice.
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Life|💫 Belonging Beyond Bloodlines
💫 Belonging Beyond Bloodlines Seasoned SoulZ | Simply Flava I’ve always known who I was, even if the world tried to tell me otherwise.My heritage is a blend — Japanese and German — but my soul was shaped by the community that raised me: the Black community of Seattle. That’s where my heart found rhythm,…
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Blog Challenge|🌸 Embracing My Japanese Heritage 🌸
What aspects of your cultural heritage are you most proud of or interested in? 🌸 Embracing My Japanese Heritage 🌸 When I think about the aspects of my cultural heritage I am most proud of, my Japanese roots rise to the top. I’ve always been drawn to the philosophy of Ikigai — the sense of…
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Life|65|The Koi
Learning From the Koi 🐟 As I grow older, I find myself craving a deeper connection to my Japanese heritage. My roots are part Japanese and part German, but there’s something about the traditions and symbols of Japan that call to me in a special way. One symbol that has captured my attention recently is…
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H&W|65|Exploring the Japanese Approach to Health & Wellness — From Heritage to Daily Life
Exploring the Japanese Approach to Health & Wellness — From Heritage to Daily Life I am half Japanese, but all of my elders on my father’s side are gone now. I often wish I could sit with them and listen — really listen — to their stories, their wisdom, and how they approached health and…

