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27 Dec 2017

Personal reflection on my first COPANI experience, at COPANI Lima 2017

Held every two years since 1981, COPANI (Convención Panamericana Nikkei, or Pan-American Nikkei Convention) is a conference where North, Central, and South American Nikkei (people of Japanese descent) gather. The 19th COPANI took place in Lima, Peru, November 2–5, 2017. Delegates from 14 countries including Japan—each represented by their own …

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A second generation Japanese American from San Francisco, with experience living and working abroad in Japan. Bilingual in English and Japanese, and have also studied Spanish and Korean. Majored in International Relations and Japanese, and minored in Asian American Studies. Volunteers at various JA events. Enjoys international travel and exchange. First name kanji characters mean "flying bird."