“Where are you from? India, right?” “Oh, no, I’m actually Australian.” “Oh, really!” I’ve had this conversation many times since I moved to Japan. Meeting…
Being a PoC in Japan: Rachelle
I’m Rachelle Moscova from Newark, New Jersey. I’m 28 years old and I live in Nagasaki Prefecture, in Unzen, a city known for its array…
Being a PoC in Japan: Shenike
Wah gwaan! (A greeting used by my home country). I’m Shenike Wilson and I’m a first year ALT living in Saza, Nagasaki. I’m from that…
Being a PoC in Japan: Ignacio
My name is Ignacio Jimeno, and I am a first year High School ALT based in Hirado Island. Miami is an interesting place to grow…
Being a PoC in Japan: Patrick
Hello, my name is Patrick, and I’m a first year ALT from the San Francisco Bay Area in California. I’m currently residing in Minamishimabara as…
Being a PoC in Japan: Diana
Hey everyone! I’m Diana Reyes and I’m a third year ALT from California. I live in Sasebo, Nagasaki. As a first generation immigrant from Mexico,…
Being a PoC in Japan: J.R.
What up! My name is J.R. and I am a first year ALT in Nagasaki Prefecture. I’m living on Ojika Island and being here is…
Being a PoC in Japan: Mamta
Call to Order Not a ‘Person of Colour’ Not ‘Japanese’ Not labelled to please – your ascription of my identity. Tap on my skin (do…
Being a PoC in Japan: Rennique
Hi there! My name is Rennique Thomas, a first year JET in Omura City. “The land of wood and water” is often used to describe…
Being a PoC in Japan: Darsheka
I’m Darsheka Ranchhod, a first-year ALT based in Fukue, one of the Goto Islands. I’m a New Zealander of Indian ethnic descent. Aotearoa is home…