History & Awards

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  Founder / Representative Director Keiko
  

  Keiko

  

  Japan

  日本

  Founder / Representative Director

  Sharing Caring Culture founder. Keiko Misaka  is a General Manager of SCC, along with Sunyoung. She was raised in the U.S. for three years and has a strong commitment to diversity. With the experience of over 10 years of an English school and Japanese elementary school teacher, Keiko started Sharing Caring Culture in 2014 to promote international friendships and understanding between Japanese and non-Japanese through cooking, art, and other cultural activities.

  Reason for participating in SCCSCCメンバーになった理由

  After my childhood in the U.S. and entering a Japanese school as a returnee, I struggled to adjust to the homogeneous Japanese culture and wanted to create a place where anybody could be their authentic self.

  Good things about meeting SCCSCCと出会って良かったこと

  Meeting and working with people from different cultural backgrounds broadened my perspectives. I’ve experienced many aha moments through SCC activities that strengthen me to be more inclusive of various ideas, cultures, and values.
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  Board of Director Sunyoung
  

  Sunyoung

  

  South Korea

  韓国

  Board of Director

  Sunyoung is a General Manager of SCC. She is on the Board of Directors with Keiko and Chiharu Uchida.
  “I think diversity is created by the individuality of each person. Recognizing diversity means being interested in, and respecting each and every human being.”

  Reason for participating in SCCSCCメンバーになった理由

  I want to create a place for mothers of different cultural backgrounds to foster connections and gain opportunities to get involved in community activities. I want to help them play an active role in their local community.

   

  Good things about meeting SCCSCCと出会って良かったこと

  I love SCC because it has a cultural diversity that is not biased towards one nationality or culture. The participants in SCC activities are also highly interested in foreign cultures and education, and I feel that it is wonderful that they utilize each other’s strengths to make creative places through collaboration.

   

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  Board of Director / Professor of Toyo University Chiharu
  

  Chiharu

  

  Japan

  日本

  Board of Director / Professor of Toyo University

  Chiharu is on the Board of Directors with Keiko and Sunyoung.
  I think diversity means ‘Possibility’. Diversity brings more possibility in any community. Differences bring things to think about, lighten up ordinary things so that we can see them from new angles, and many other inspirations. “

  Reason for participating in SCCSCCメンバーになった理由

  I want to help people by sharing my experience as a preschool teacher in Japan and the U.S. and interacting with parents and children with my university students.

   

   

  Good things about meeting SCCSCCと出会って良かったこと

  The thing I like most about SCC is the openness of the people.
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  Administrative Secretary Yuki
  

  Yuki

  

  Japan

  日本

  Administrative Secretary

  People can show their differences with confidence in society. This is “diversity” to me, and it is not only for external differences but also internal differences as well.

  Reason for participating in SCCSCCメンバーになった理由

  “I want to support people who feel uncomfortable or isolated in the community. At the same time, I want to help children have a broad perspective of their own world and see how much potential they have in the future.

   

  Good things about meeting SCCSCCと出会って良かったこと

  As a participant, I love SCC’s tolerance and open-minded attitude to anyone. It doesn’t matter what nationality, religion, or educational background a person has. SCC just considers that “difference” is our “personality” and “difference” makes our society more “colorful”.
  As a volunteer, I love to meet various people and make a lot of international friends through SCC’s activities. This opportunity makes my everyday life more exciting and stimulates me in a good way.

   

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  Admin Assistant / Program Coordinator / Cultural Ambassador Farah
  

  Farah

  

  Malaysia

  マレーシア

  Admin Assistant / Program Coordinator / Cultural Ambassador

  I am Farah from Malaysia, I came to Japan for the third time two years ago, I am a mother of three children and I live in Kohoku-ku, Yokohama. SCC activities bring culturally diverse backgrounds together and share their knowledge and skills. It is great to carry out activities that are relevant to the needs of international families. The activities provide useful information and, above all, create friendships between international families and local people!!! This is the very essence of a multicultural society!

  Reason for participating in SCCSCCメンバーになった理由

  I told my Japanese friends that I wanted to do something and they introduced me to SCC. Having worked for many years in my home country, I had a strong desire to be active in some kind of activity and be a part of the community, and SCC has enabled me to do that.

  Good things about meeting SCCSCCと出会って良かったこと

  Being involved in several activities, such as workshops, publication activities, and document reviews, has provided me with language skills and knowledge in related fields. SCC keeps me ‘productive’ and makes my life in Japan ‘fruitful’.

  SCC events are an opportunity for international families and local families to interact with each other, nurturing friendship and understanding.

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  Admin Assistant / Program Coordinator / Cultural Ambassador Akhila
  

  Akhila

  

  India

  インド

  Admin Assistant / Program Coordinator / Cultural Ambassador

  To me, “Diversity” is respecting and celebrating together.”

  Reason for participating in SCCSCCメンバーになった理由

  Through SCC I would like to help women who are skilled and waiting for a platform to share their talent.

  Good things about meeting SCCSCCと出会って良かったこと

  SCC helps me to get involved with the community, get connected to many people, and improve my skills.

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  OYACO Editor in Chief / Cultural Ambassador Sofia
  

  Sofia

  

  Indonesia

  インドネシア

  OYACO Editor in Chief / Cultural Ambassador

  Former gender and development specialist. Now, a housewife in Japan. Has a sociology background and loves to travel. Currently, back to blogging about traveling in Japan, writing about women and parenting issues, and learning drawing, sewing, and photography. Sometimes create postcards and patterns.

  “Through the OYACO publication project, I want to fill the information gap for international parents who are living in Japan. Editing and creating the parenting booklet is challenging but rewarding. My favorite SCC activity is reading Indonesian children’s books for kids who have different cultural backgrounds. It’s so much fun!

  In the future, my dream is to explore Indonesian nature with kids by drawing pictures.

  Diversity is all about respecting each other!”

  Reason for participating in SCCSCCメンバーになった理由

  Meeting fabulous friends.

  Good things about meeting SCCSCCと出会って良かったこと

  Can contribute to the community.

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  Photographer / Proofreader Andrew
  

  Andrew

  

  Canada

  カナダ

  Photographer / Proofreader

  Andrew is the photographer of SCC’s events.

  He also runs the non-profit Yokohama Theatre Group.

  Diversity is the spice of human existence.”

  Reason for participating in SCCSCCメンバーになった理由

  I’m involved with SCC because life as an immigrant can be pretty isolating, and I think it’s important to have a platform that offers activities and social opportunities for international children and their families.

   

   

  Good things about meeting SCCSCCと出会って良かったこと

  What I love most about SCC is the accessibility of the programs and activities and the kindness of the volunteers and members.

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  Senior Cultural Ambassador Eve
  

  Eve

  

  Thai land

  タイ王国

  Senior Cultural Ambassador

  I love both as a volunteer and a participant.
  As a volunteer, I can help and share. (Be a giver)
  As a participant, I can gain new things. (Be a receiver) how wonderful!

  I think “diversity” means mixing but not messy.

  Reason for participating in SCCSCCメンバーになった理由

  My main career is teaching Thai culture as an instructor. I am so proud and happy to meet many people and share my culture.

  Good things about meeting SCCSCCと出会って良かったこと

  Cooking, I am also passionate about cooking. Thank you, SCC for giving me a wonderful opportunity with this position as, a senior cooking instructor. I am really happy when I am in the kitchen with various friends.

   
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  Cultural Ambassador May
  

  May

  

  Malaysia

  マレーシア

  Cultural Ambassador

  “I want to help people using SCC as a volunteer and also a participant.

  Aside from meeting new people after joining SCC, I am able to help others by sharing some of my experiences of living and raising kids in Japan. It’s a good opportunity to help spread my own culture and language too!

  For me, “diversity” is all about having love and respect for people coming from different places.”

  Reason for participating in SCCSCCメンバーになった理由

  Good things about meeting SCCSCCと出会って良かったこと
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  OYACO Playgroup Facilitator / Cultural Ambassador Elena
  

  Elena

  

  Costa Rica

  コスタ リカ

  OYACO Playgroup Facilitator / Cultural Ambassador

  Elena is a facilitator of the OYACO playgroup and mainly leads the craft activities.
  
  “I’m happy that I can connect with families from different backgrounds and share not only my own culture and language but also my experience with gentle parenting and attachment parenting which starts when pregnancy does. That’s why I consider OYACO Playgroup will be the right place to get started.

  I enjoy organizing different activities for SCC and especially matching foreign parents with the right group or person so they can get support. And SCC is the best place to meet both parties.

  Diversity will be found in each person when they go to meet each other. It always calls for respect and some understanding is necessary. SCC is an excellent platform to show how different is beautiful.”

  Reason for participating in SCCSCCメンバーになった理由

  I want to spend time with children and parents and share my experiences.

  Good things about meeting SCCSCCと出会って良かったこと

  Sense of community spirit.

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  OYACO Playgroup Facilitator / Cultural Ambassador Risa
  

  Risa

  

  Japan

  日本

  OYACO Playgroup Facilitator / Cultural Ambassador

  Reason for participating in SCCSCCメンバーになった理由

  I want to experience many things by using the skills I have gained through my career as a nursery teacher.

  Good things about meeting SCCSCCと出会って良かったこと

  I feel the benefits of having many chances to plan and organize events with people from around the world.

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  Intercultural Program Coordinator / Cultural Ambassador Meg
  

  Meg

  

  Japan

  日本

  Intercultural Program Coordinator / Cultural Ambassador

  Reason for participating in SCCSCCメンバーになった理由

  I like to support the team who are non-Japanese people and have respect for what Keiko san is doing. One day I’d like to open up a similar business in the future so, great for learning as well.

  Good things about meeting SCCSCCと出会って良かったこと

  The team members are very supportive and always active!

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  Cultural Ambassador Vidisha
  

  Vidisha

  

  India

  インド

  Cultural Ambassador

  Reason for participating in SCCSCCメンバーになった理由

  Meeting new people and making new friends from all over the world. Moreover bringing a change in people’s life so that it is easier for them to adjust and live in Japan.

  Good things about meeting SCCSCCと出会って良かったこと

  SCC has been a great support for foreigners living in Yokohama by helping them in various ways from arranging a variety of events and becoming a bridge of friendship between people from all over the world.

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  Cultural Ambassador Jose
  

  Jose

  

  Ecuador

  エクアドル

  Cultural Ambassador

   

   

  Reason for participating in SCCSCCメンバーになった理由

  I joined SCC because I wanted to share the culture, tradition, and nature of my country.

  Good things about meeting SCCSCCと出会って良かったこと

  I like SCC because it helps in many ways for especially expats living in Yokohama.

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  Researcher Miki
  

  Miki

  

  Japan

  日本

  Researcher

  “Through my work with SCC I want to help people by making an atmosphere that’s non-hierarchical, equal,and full of smiles!

  As an SCC team member  I love to share time with reliable friends and it’s exciting to do projects with them.
  As a participant in SCC activities, I love spending pleasurable time with people who come from many kinds of backgrounds. It enriches my mind.

  For me, diversity is having curiosity about each other and feeling comfortable expressing ourselves.”

  Reason for participating in SCCSCCメンバーになった理由

  Good things about meeting SCCSCCと出会って良かったこと

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