Category: Learning About My Japanese Heritage
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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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🌸 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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🌸 Women Who Spoke Up|Vol.3|Hiratsuka Raichō
Hiratsuka Raichō didn’t wait for permission to shine. She stepped forward, claimed her voice, and reminded the world that women were never meant to live in the shadows. This week, we honor the woman who sparked Japan’s early feminist movement — and lit the sun within generations to come.

