Lily Ichise

Lily Ichise is a student at Babson College, studying Business with a focus on Entrepreneurship and Global Operations Management. Passionate about sharing Japanese culture, she founded the Japanese International Circle and co-founded the Art of Cooking club to bring people together through cultural exchange. Lily has gained hands-on experience working at a Japanese izakaya and designing websites for Japanese restaurants. She has also served as a bilingual translator at various international conferences. Fluent in Japanese and English, Lily is excited to apply her experiences and knowledge in cross-cultural business to a future career in international brand management, especially in the food industry.

Updated November 2024

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Oñondivepa: Embracing My Nikkei Identity at COPANI 2024

Nov. 26, 2024 • Lily Ichise

Reflecting on my time back in September at the 2024 Convención Panamericana Nikkei (COPANI) in Asuncion, Paraguay, I’m filled with gratitude for the unforgettable experience and the incredible people I met. Organized by the Pan American Nikkei Association (PANA), COPANI brings together hundreds of Nikkei from across the Americas and beyond every two years to foster cultural exchange and discuss shared challenges and opportunities. First held in 1981, this biennial convention has become a vital platform for strengthening the global …

communities Conventions of the Association of Pan American Nikkei identity Paraguay