Discover Nikkei isn’t just a website—it’s a global community and international network that celebrates Nikkei stories and perspectives. People all over the world form our Nima-kai* community and give it meaning.

That’s why we want to hear from you! As we celebrate the project’s 20th anniversary this year, we are collecting memories, reflections, and anecdotes sharing what Discover Nikkei has meant to you during its first 20 years. We’ll be compiling these quotes and stories in our Journal section to commemorate this milestone anniversary. Every month, we’ll share a new prompt to get you thinking and spark your creative reflections.

Share your story with us by emailing editor@discovernikkei.org with the subject line “20th anniversary memories.” We can’t wait to hear from you!

*Nima are members of Discover Nikkei’s global community, called Nima-kai. The term “Nima” comes from combining Nikkei and nakama (Japanese for “colleagues,” “fellows,” or “circle”).