Embracing distant and newfound family in Japan

In this episode, we’ll dive into the journey of two Asian American students — now best friends — who met during their study abroad in Nagasaki, Japan. Aolani, a University of Houston alumna, shares her experience reconnecting with her Japanese relatives and reflecting on her Japanese American identity. Gabby, an Indian American and senior at University of Nevada, Reno, recounts what it was like exploring Japan for the first time, being welcomed into Aolani’s family, and building a bond that crossed cultures and continents. Have an idea for a future episode? Email us at [email protected] want to learn more about study abroad? Email [email protected] for all the details!