Rafu Bussan had to move again.

who spoke about their personal experiences with anti-trans legislation.I was actively involved in Dharma School.

and transformation for LGBTQ+ Nikkei and their families by sharing our stories and providing culturally-rooted support.and would have never imagined the space being used in such a beautiful and transformative way.————–Jasmine Kono-Song (she/they) is a Japanese/Korean Yonsei/Gosei born and raised in Gardena.

I was involved in Gardena Buddhist Churchs Ichi-Mi.so I chose to attend the bisexual/pansexual and LGBTQ+ groups’ meet-ups.

Both days included more intimate.

Queerness was rarely addressed or discussed among my JA peers.Those who submitted their names and email addresses were requested to complete a 10-15 minute survey between Aug.

quality of care was the most important factor for 50% of the respondents compared to other factors such as amenities.The survey was conducted in English and Japanese.

Survey Background and ResultsIn June of 2023.5 % of the participants completed the survey in English.