Palestinian Woman in Japan (Interview)

Born in Gaza, Hanin moved to Japan at a young age. Shaped by the early years amidst the escalating regional tensions, Hanin built a life in Japan but never forgot her Gaza roots. Now, she uses her experiences to build bridges and organise impactful events in Japan that shine a light on the plight of the people in Gaza. In this interview, we learn what life is like in Japan as a Gazan foreigner and much more! Find out more about events in Tokyo by following @ on Instagram. You can also check out the ongoing “Japan Stands with P@lestine“ events & demonstrations on this calendar here: Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 1:30 - Memories as a child in Gaza 2:15 - Life in Japan as a Gazan 5:08 - Is there a big Gazan community in Japan? 5:41 - Life in Gaza right now? 8:01 - Future of Gaza? 9:24 - On Japanese Activists & Initiatives 10:56 - Japan’s stance on Israel? 12:50 - Do Japanese people care? 14:36 - Hanin’s future plans & ambitions? 16:30 - Thoughts on NGO’s & International Organisations 18:04 - Final words