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Yuriko Kotani embraces Britain’s penchant for irony and dark comedy

People | WHY DID YOU LEAVE JAPAN? May 11, 2020

Yuriko Kotani embraces Britain’s penchant for irony and dark comedy

by Kathryn Wortley

Standup comedian's comparisons of Japan and the United Kingdom have not only have delighted English-speaking audiences across the world, they have also helped her embrace her identity.

Tsubasa Endoh overcomes obstacles to fulfill dream of playing soccer abroad

People | WHY DID YOU LEAVE JAPAN? May 7, 2020

Tsubasa Endoh overcomes obstacles to fulfill dream of playing soccer abroad

by Matthew Hernon

Attacking midfielder uses the myriad setbacks he has experienced in his career as motivation to succeed in life.

Mitsukuni Baba: Japanese culture blossoms in the Windy City

People | WHY DID YOU LEAVE JAPAN? Mar 28, 2020

Mitsukuni Baba: Japanese culture blossoms in the Windy City

by Louise George Kittaka

As executive director of the Japan America Society of Chicago (JASC), Mitsukuni Baba plays an integral role in introducing Japan to the people of Chicago in terms of business, politics, education and culture.

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Satoshi Sekimoto: Decorated in France

People | WHY DID YOU LEAVE JAPAN? Mar 21, 2020

Satoshi Sekimoto: Decorated in France

by Jae Lee

"When I was little, there was a room with a big lock on the door in my house — my mother's studio. The lock came off when I finished elementary school," says embroiderer Satoshi Sekimoto over coffee at a Parisian cafe in the 13th ...

Finding new beginnings in the United States

People | WHY DID YOU LEAVE JAPAN? Mar 14, 2020

Finding new beginnings in the United States

by Louise George Kittaka

Sachi Asato, a young man on the autistic spectrum, started life with the odds stacked against him. Mother Sheila and father Satoru talk about their family's move to the U.S. to aid his remarkable progress.

From Tokyo teen rebel to New York designer

People | WHY DID YOU LEAVE JAPAN? Mar 7, 2020

From Tokyo teen rebel to New York designer

by J.J. O'Donoghue

For wild-boy Jimi Yui, a stint in a U.S. monastic school was just what he needed to set him on the track toward becoming a New York kitchen designer.

Maison: The house that Sota Atsumi built

People | WHY DID YOU LEAVE JAPAN? Feb 29, 2020

Maison: The house that Sota Atsumi built

by Jae Lee

Chef Atsumi says luck was the key ingredient to his culinary success in Paris.

Satoru Naito: Starting up in San Francisco

People | WHY DID YOU LEAVE JAPAN? Feb 22, 2020

Satoru Naito: Starting up in San Francisco

by Kathryn Wortley

Moving to Silicon Valley was a no-brainer for Naito — it was where Mark Zuckerberg founded Facebook, and where he knew he'd be inspired to start a business.

Nao Hirano: A Japanese pillar of the Queensland community

People | WHY DID YOU LEAVE JAPAN? Feb 15, 2020

Nao Hirano: A Japanese pillar of the Queensland community

by Louise George Kittaka

Determined to give back to Australia's Gold Coast community, Nao Hirano's acheivements rank high — from senior police liaison officer to founder of Japan Community of Queensland Inc.

Ryunosuke Kuroda: Galloping into dressage

People | WHY DID YOU LEAVE JAPAN? Feb 8, 2020

Ryunosuke Kuroda: Galloping into dressage

by Matthew Hernon

Having based himself in Europe to hone his equestrian skills, Kuroda now has his eye on representing Japan as a dressage rider at the Tokyo Olympics.

Yumi Matsuo: It's a different picture in the United States

People | WHY DID YOU LEAVE JAPAN? Feb 1, 2020

Yumi Matsuo: It's a different picture in the United States

by Alyssa I. Smith

New York-based lifestyle photographer Yumi Matsuo wants to see personalities shine through her work.

Hiroko Tanahashi: A journey from film studies to multimedia art

People | WHY DID YOU LEAVE JAPAN? Jan 25, 2020

Hiroko Tanahashi: A journey from film studies to multimedia art

by Andrew Eglinton and Mika Eglinton

Inspired by manga featuring New York, Francis Ford Coppola's "The Godfather" and the diversity of Western cities, Hiroko Tanahashi moved to the U.S. and Germany to pursue multimedia arts.

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