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Alvaro Moscoso

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Alvaro Martin Moscoso Andrade was born in Peru on June 20, 1984. He lives in the city of Huacho, two hours north of Lima. He is a Yonsei citizen through his great-grandfather Sueju Sonoda. He belongs to Peru Kumamoto Kenjinkai, an association that brings together descendants of this prefecture who live in Peru. He has a degree in Business Administration with a Master's in Public Management, which has given him the opportunity to work in the Provincial Municipality of Huaura, where he promotes ties of friendship and fraternity between Japan and Peru.


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Nikkei Chronicles #13—Nikkei Names 2: Grace, Graça, Graciela, Megumi?
A nikkunēmu of identity

Oct. 9, 2024 • Alvaro Moscoso

Known in Latin America as a nickname, alias or even a moniker, it is what has sometimes given me an identity because, incredible as it may seem, it has been with me since I can remember and it was the first thing my obaachan (grandma) said when she saw me when I was born: "How cute my little chinito is, just like my otōsan (father)!" From that day until today, the nickname 'Chino' has identified me with family, friends and …

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