EPISODE · Feb 28, 2026 · 1H 6M
NOT JAPANESE ENOUGH. NOT AMERICAN ENOUGH | Minas Story
from Base Buddies · host Ley Wright
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Base Buddies, Mina shares her experience growing up in Japan as a Japanese/American citizen and what it was like moving to the United States after spending most of her life overseas. We talk about identity, racism, belonging, cultural expectations, and navigating military life while carrying multiple identities.This conversation explores the side of military spouse life that doesn’t always get discussed race, LGBTQ identity, cultural transitions, and what it means to build a 5-year plan when life feels uncertain.If you’ve ever felt caught between two worlds, this episode will resonate.
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Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Base Buddies, Mina shares her experience growing up in Japan as a Japanese/American citizen and what it was like moving to the United States after spending most of her life overseas. We talk about identity, racism, belonging, cultural expectations, and navigating military life while carrying multiple identities. This conversation explores the side of military spouse life that doesn’t always get discussed race, LGBTQ identity, cultural transitions, and what ...
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