Welcome to Okaeri!
What is Okaeri?
Okaeri is an opportunity for you to connect with LGBTQ+ Japanese/Japanese Americans and allies. Find support, resources and information and learn how Nikkei have embraced their LGBTQ family members.
While the Nikkei community has been a comforting home for many of us, LGBTQ+ Japanese Americans have often felt shamed, excluded or rejected. There is a sense that we have to hide our sexual orientation and gender identities.
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Our Sponsors
Okaeri extends a heart-felt "Domo!" to all our sponsors, including our Venue Sponsor, Japanese American National Museum, and our Fiscal Sponsor, Little Tokyo Service Center.
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Past Events
Upcoming Events
Okaeri is continuing to offer monthly virtual programming in 2024 such as Okaeri Connects! in English & Japanese.
Regardless who our children are or love, we are the foundation on which they stand and gain confidence to go out into the world.
— Michelle Honda, mother of a transgender child
Community Reflections
Read stories from the Okaeri Community.
