The 12 Days Traveling from Tokyo to Kyushu: Western Japan Study Tour 2025 Vol. 3
Participants arrived in Osaka on the evening of the 14th and were welcomed by the Osaka YMCA. On the 15th, they split into three study groups: One team visited Osaka Korea Town in Ikuno Ward. Participants learned about discrimination issues related to Zainichi Koreans. It was an opportunity to reflect on minority groups and identity. We were grateful for the opportunity to hear about our guide’s first hand experiences as well. Many were surprised to learn that these issues exist and how they take form in Japanese society. The issue of … Read more
