On some of my more viral Japanese related videos, a few people actually questioned whether or not I was Japanese. From my perspective, it’s such an odd thing to question, but I understand that I’m just another random face on their feed. . Regardless, I thought I’d share a few pics from my childhood in Japan and some details about myself and my past. . Although I was born and raised in the US, I visited both sides of my family in Japan every winter and summer, but for about 8 years, I wasn’t able to go back. Fortunately, in 2022, I was finally able to visit my family for the first time in a while. . So much time had passed - I missed the chance to see my baby nephews grow up, my grandparents passed away, and the neighborhoods that I used to play in had changed. Although I felt regretful that I wasn’t as present in Japan during those years, it made me appreciate the memories that I created there as a child even more. . Some of my most vivid childhood memories were made in Japan. The homes I grew up in over there were truly felt like “homes”. And as I’ve grown older, I’ve become more and more attached to those memories, which ultimately inspired me to write “I Remember” which is the song thats playing. . I’m grateful for the memories I’ve made, and I’ll do my best to make more with the time that I have. I’ll hope for the same for you too ✌🏼 . And if you still think I’m not Japanese, you’re wrong af