Chatroom Japan

The Buddhist temple Daionji has served as a refuge for Vietnamese in Japan facing challenges related to work and daily life. They're welcomed with a smile by its founder Thich Tam Tri, who provides them with support through communal living.

Cahyo Laksono is passionate about carbon neutrality. The PhD student sees an opportunity to reuse carbon dioxide emissions in Japan and his native Indonesia to help produce plastics.

The number of traditional Japanese carpenters is dwindling, but American Jon Stollenmeyer is helping to keep their style of architecture alive.

Kang Sang-mi, a third-generation Korean born and raised in Japan, embraced her Korean name and heritage after struggling with her identity. She now empowers kids with foreign roots.

Bui Thi Le Dung is a medical interpreter passionate about supporting Vietnamese residents in Japan. She provides her services for free, fueled by a desire to make medical care accessible to everyone.

Wang Yuan Wei knows what it's like to feel lost. He now offers children from overseas a safe place to call home, where they too can say tadaima.