Humans of Japan

Stories of humans in Japan

Konishiki: The Hawaiian Sumo Legend in His Own Words, and Where He Is Now
Humans of Japan

Konishiki: The Hawaiian Sumo Legend in His Own Words, and Where He Is Now

Konishiki Yasokichi is a Hawaiian-born former sumo wrestler who in 1987 became the first foreign-born wrestler to reach ozeki, the second-highest rank…
Stephanie Crohin: Life as Japanese Sento (Public Bath) Culture Ambassador
Humans of Japan

Stephanie Crohin: Life as Japanese Sento (Public Bath) Culture Ambassador

Reference Video: https://youtu.be/_6bgTzfZMRYHeader credit @jordymeow Stephanie’s Connection with Sento Interviewer: Could you introduce yourself and tell us? Stephanie: My name is Stephanie,…
Jessica Gerrity: A New Zealander’s Journey for 22 years in Japan
Humans of Japan

Jessica Gerrity: A New Zealander’s Journey for 22 years in Japan

Jessica Gerrity is a New Zealander and kyudo (Japanese archery) practitioner who moved to Japan as an English teacher after completing a…