Category: My Japanese Culture
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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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History|The Legacy of Japanese and Japanese American Activists
🌸 Women Who Spoke Up: The Legacy of Japanese and Japanese American Activists Simply Flava | Seasoned SoulZ Special Feature Sometimes, late at night, curiosity leads you exactly where you’re meant to go. Not long ago, I typed a few simple words into Google — “Japanese women advocates and activists.” I wasn’t searching for anything specific,…
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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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