@silvialumy
Silvia is a Brazilian Nikkei who has been a Nima-kai member since 2009. She started sharing her experiences as an exchange student in Japan on Discover Nikkei in May 2009.
Nikkei Interests
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About the web series NipoBrasileiros
When I found out that the web series NipoBrasileiros would be released on YouTube in April this ye…
July 8, 2019
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In Company with the Happy Old Age
I went to visit a very dear aunt who lives on the coast of Sao Paulo. I am proud of her, for even i…
Feb. 13, 2019
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Nikkei Chronicles #5—Nikkei-go: The Language of Family, Community, and Culture
Dona Terezinha’s teachings
My mother's name was Terezinha. She left us this earthly life at the age of 59 and I consider that …
Sept. 27, 2016
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Nikkei Chronicles #1—ITADAKIMASU! A Taste of Nikkei Culture
My gastronomic habits in Brazil
In my childhood, I thought that all Brazilian families had a rice cooker at home. Not only that, I …
May 3, 2012
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The year of a Brazilian across the world
Chapter 10: Memories of my exchange program in Fukuoka
At home, in Brazil, we always talked in Portuguese. During my adolescence, I attended Japanese clas…
May 26, 2010
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The year of a Brazilian across the world
Chapter 9: A walk in the snow of Hokkaido
Sapporo, capital of Hokkaido province, is the fifth largest city in Japan. Sapporo was the site of …
Feb. 23, 2010
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The year of a Brazilian across the world
Chapter 8: Memories of a former dekassegui
I ended up remembering my times as a dekassegui, when visiting a city where many of them still live…
Jan. 28, 2010
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The year of a Brazilian across the world
Chapter 7: The seasons in Japan
The climate in Japan varies greatly depending on the seasons, making it possible to characterize ea…
Dec. 1, 2009
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The year of a Brazilian across the world
Chapter 6: The gastronomic side of Fukuoka.
Fukuoka Prefecture is also known for its gastronomic variety and quality. At the top of the list of…
Oct. 29, 2009
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Chapter 5: Memories of Hiroshima
When I arrived at the Hiroshima train station, I felt fulfilled to be there. For a long time, I had…
Sept. 29, 2009
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